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The current long-period south swell impacting the islands will hold steady at advisory levels through at least Sunday morning, then begin to slowly decline late Sunday afternoon through the end of the week.

A state wildlife biologist warned that Kauaʻi’s iconic honeycreepers are at imminent risk of extinction by the end of the year unless urgent conservation efforts are implemented.

Silva was commended for her exceptional performance during the past year while assigned to the Waimea District, Waimea Days Watch.

Fausto is forecast to be a weakening tropical storm by the time it moves north of the Hawaiian Islands; however, swells generated by the storm will reach the state well in advance, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents; public advised to continue to monitor the storm’s progress.

Those swells will likely produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions; forecasters remain uncertain about hurricane’s exact track and intensity by the time it reaches the Hawaiian Islands, and officials urge residents to prepare now.

There are no changes to scheduled sailings now, but Young Brothers anticipates there could be increased harbor surge that might potentially delay or impede the company’s ability to safely berth, ramp or discharge the barge.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found certain gut bacteria are linked to how quickly the body ages, providing new insight into the connection between the gut, health and longevity.

An overlapping pulse of south-southwest swell is expected to push south shore surf to advisory levels again by midday Saturday and through at least tonight, possibly through Sunday.

U.S. Department of Agriculture is making the funds available to partnerships that tackling a threat that also impacts landscapes and human and livestock health; part of broader $105 million investment in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program.

Kauaʻi’s Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli, Rice Street Business Association, and the Waipā Foundation were three of 30 organizations awarded a grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

The milestone anniversary event brought together residents of all ages for a day of festivities that included lei poʻo demonstrations, button and bag charm making, printing press book journal crafts, face painting and a Lego lounge.

The agreement establishes an initial 3-year term, with a mutual option to extend for an additional 5 years, ensuring operational stability for University Laboratory School and in alignment with its upcoming charter renewal cycle.

The Oʻahu grand jury’s sweeping 12-count indictment brought against Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, businessman Tobi Solidum, former state Rep. Ryan Yamane, former Gov., David Ige top staff member Ford Fuchigami and former Public Utilities Commission Chairperson Leo Asuncion and is tied to the state’s COVID-19 community testing program.

The current forecast brings the system near or just north of the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week and as a tropical storm.

A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.

Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Līhuʻe Walmart.

The charge stems from an incident on May 23, 2025, when law enforcement executed a search warrant on the 55-year-old woman’s vehicle and seized approximately 81.5 grams of fentanyl.

Ho‘owili Road will be closed the morning of July 26 to accommodate the festival’s Family Fun Run, while portions of Poʻipū, Kōloa and Maluhia roads will be shuttered for several hours causing several stops of the Kōloa Shuttle to be canceled the afternoon of July 25 for the annual parade.

Chef Suttichai Sripolpa developed his passion for cooking while working in his family’s restaurant in the Udon Thani province of Thailand.