Hawai‘i News

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.

The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law. 

Fountaining episodes have recentuly occurred at the Big Island volcano once the system has regained the volume of magma lost during the previous episode.

These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.

Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.

State officials are alerting medical professionals across the Garden Island to a sophisticated phone scam where impostors claim to be state representatives investigating their licenses.

Hawaiʻi officials have unveiled a groundbreaking, state-backed loan program to help condominium associations.

On the Garden Isle, 76 individuals were sheltered in 2026 compared to 59 in 2024. Unsheltered families went from 22 in 2024 to 19 in 2026.

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, faces charges under the Endangered Species Act after allegedly attempting to harm a Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a rock at it.

The Kapa‘a woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after fraudulently obtaining more than $100,000 through the program.

No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi.

According to the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, jobs decrease by 1,700 year over year.

Kaua’i residents are being cautioned about the dangers of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid-like substance marketed as “enhanced kratom,” which poses serious health risks.

Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brought together more than 500 students and business professionals for an evening of mentorship and recognition.

Attorney General continues biweekly update on public corruption case, funds available for Hawaiʻi residents impacted by Kona low and L&L opens new locations.

Hawaiʻi State Senate passed a measure that clarifies that corporations and other artificial entities cannot spend money or contribute to elections and ballot measures.

The Ballroom Dance Club offers beginner classes to all University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students, faculty and staff every Tuesday.

Amid the rising fuel costs, Mokulele Airlines is increasing its airfare by $10 on average to continue daily flights.

Dandylyon Darr has captured the essence of her late mother by turning her ashes into river-like stones to keep her spirit alive.