Hawai‘i News
Live opossum caught on Big Island near Hilo Harbor
Per animal and human health protocol, the opossum was humanely euthanized and submitted for rabies testing.
High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The high surf advisory is in place from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Friday morning and is not related to the incoming tropical storm.
Young Hawaiian monk seal discovered on Oʻahu North Shore dead, entangled in abandoned lay net
The 3-month-old seal was identified as RV36, a male, born in late April at Kaʻena Point State Park; the carcass was turned over to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which will conduct a post-mortem examination.
Young Brothers brace for tropical storm impact on operations
The National Weather Service anticipates issuing a tropical storm watch on Thursday as a developing storm system gathers strength.
Severe weather Wednesday update: Meteorologists anticipate issuing tropical storm watch on Thursday
The disorganized system of showers and thunderstorm activity is expected to become a tropical storm within the next day, and forecasters list a 90% chance that it will develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours.
Food businesses: Learn how to avoid common mistakes made during inspections
Join Hawaiʻi Commercial Kitchens from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 for a free workshop with guest speaker retired Hawaiʻi Department of Health inspector John Nakashima to walk you through what a strong plan actually requires, including recordkeeping and monitoring habits that matter most when an inspector shows up.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs plans televised candidate forums for 2026 trustee election
The forums are designed to provide voters and agency beneficiaries an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about issues, their priorities and the visions they would bring to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs governing board.
Elegible kūpuna can apply to rental subsidy program while on Hawaiian Homes wait list
The initiative is funded with $10 million from the federal Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, secured by Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation.
Georgia man arrested after posts threatened husband of former director of National Intelligence
According to court records, Nolan Ezra Goldklang posted threatening statements directed at Tulsi Gabbard’s husband on the social media platform, “X.”
University of Hawaiʻi to replace the fundraising and membership program for student athletes
The University of Hawaiʻi is launching Bows Athletics Club to ehance support for nearly 500 student-athletes.
Green appoints Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18
Danielle Bass was appointed following the retirement of state Sen. Michelle Kidani and will represent the district until a successor elected in the Nov. 3 general election takes office.
News in brief for Aug. 9: Honolulu police drones, commemorative ribbon, Little League winners and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
Bishop Museum to celebrate 50 years of Aloha ʻĀina with Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana
Museum plans series of presentations in honor of the group’s half-century and a recommitment to Aloha ʻĀina movement.
Kawakami wins 2026 Democratic primary for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor
Otherwise, it was a night during which incumbents cleaned up in other state and federal Democratic primaries.
Preliminary results reveal front runners of the Kauaʻi County Council race
Preliminary results from the Kauaʻi County Council race as of 8 a.m.
On 3rd anniversary of Lahaina fire, survivors still deal with heartbreak but have hope as town recovers
As Maui marks the anniversary of the deadly blaze, residents see hope in the rebuilding of homes but sorrow in the 102 people who died that they can never bring back.
News in brief for Aug. 8: Chef Rhoda’s Table, One ʻOhana Fund, promotions and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
It’s Primary Election Day: Kauaʻi residents vote for mayor, all 7 council seats and state, federal offices
Kauaʻi’s competitive county elections are concluding today as voters choose who will move on to the November general election, with six candidates competing for mayor and 26 for the County Council.
Question: Who should vote in Office of Hawaiian Affairs races? Is it everyone’s kuleana like some say?
The reluctance to vote for OHA is a complicated mix of Native Hawaiians who don’t want to participate in an American election system, non-Hawaiians who feel like they shouldn’t decide the agency’s leaders and voters who simply don’t know what OHA does.
News in brief for Aug. 7: Flight operations, fishing tournament, scholarships and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
