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Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 05, 2026
The south-southwest swell that produced advisory level surf along south-facing shores for the past few days has begun to slowly decline. This evening,... -
Hilo man charged after hitting pregnant girlfriend and 2-year-old with 16-month-old present
Chezare Torres of Hilo made his initial court appearance with bond maintained at $85,000. -
Vehicle runs over 2 endangered nēnē in Waikōloa parking lot, leaving both dead
The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said no citations have been issued at this time over the deaths of two state birds with the incident still under investigation. -
Motorcyclist dies following collision with vehicle in Puna; driver taken into custody
The motorcyclist killed was identified as a 30-year-old man from Pāhoa. -
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 5-11: National Donut Day, Puna Taiko Summer Festival, ‘Songs of the Sea’ and more
It's another week full of a unique variety of fun events, activities and more on the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now! -
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 04, 2026
Trade winds will dominate our weather for the next week. We'll have typical moisture levels, so windward and mauka areas will see the majority of... -
Raging: ‘Jaw-dropping’ surf on display along Big Island south-facing shores as south-southwest swell peaks
Savage surf slams over seawall along Ali‘i Drive in downtown Kailua-Kona, drenching passers-by and vehicles; causes Pride of America cruise ship to skip its Kona stop, leading to … -
Green establishes emergency response protocols ahead of travel
The Office of Gov. Josh Green today announced he will be traveling out-of-state from Monday through June 23 to spend time with family. -
5 juveniles charged in connection with Waialee Beach assault
Five juveniles who were arrested have been charged in connection with an assault at Waialee Beach on Saturday night that sent a 23-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy to the hospit… -
Schatz: $46M in federal funding for Hawaiian education programs extended
The U.S. Department of Education will extend $46 million in federal funding for Native Hawaiian programs for another year, according to U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz. -
John Bolton reaches deal to plead guilty over classified information
John Bolton, a national security adviser to President Donald Trump in his first term, has reached a tentative deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to mishandling classified infor… -
Weekly jobless claims climb to four-month high
WASHINGTON >> The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, touching their highest level in four months, but the underlyi… -
Tropical Storm Amanda grows stronger in Eastern Pacific
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SpaceX sets price for world’s largest IPO
LOS ANGELES >> SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket maker and artificial intelligence company, set a price for its initial public offering on Wednesday of $135, which would value it at $1.7… -
Honolulu’s $46M Claims Bill: HPD Chases, Bike Accidents, A Tossed Surfboard
Taxpayers are on the hook for more than 90 claims a year on average, from minor property damage to major injuries. -
Word Row: June 4
Good luck finding this six-letter word. -
Word Search: Space Exploration
See how long it takes you to find all the words. -
Aloha Volleyball Association 14-under boys team from Maui claims gold at Aloha Summer Classic
The Aloha Volleyball Association 14-under boys team from Maui claimed their second straight gold medal win at the 3-day Aloha Summer Classic on Oʻahu, held over the Memorial Day w… -
OHA to launch ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua Gift Card Program for families recovering from March 2026 Kona Low storms
The program will provide a one-time $2,000 Home Depot gift card to eligible Native Hawaiian homeowners, renters and lessees whose primary residences sustained minor storm-related … -
Japan national sentenced to 12 months in prison for conspiring to export firearm components
United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Shota Yamamoto, 29, of Tokyo, Japan, was sentenced yesterday in federal court by United States District Court Judge Micah W.J. S…
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1 dead in fiery fatal collision near 18-mile marker on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in Hilo
It was the third fatal crash since Jan. 1 on Saddle Road compared with none during the same time period last year; the Thursday morning, June 4, crash also marked the 15th fatalit… -
News briefs for June 4: L&L Texas, free Toyota, provisional licenses, bad cheese bread and food philanthropy
A quick look at news stories from throughout the state and beyond. -
Hawai‘i County crews respond to water main break in Pepe‘ekeo
Water has been shut off to customers in the area of Old Māmalahoa Highway between eateries Pi‘ilani Kitchen and What's Shakin', along with the lower portion of Kula‘imano Homestea… -
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing woman
The 63-year-old, who has a medical condition, was seen at the Pukalani Road Bus Stop in Kamuela. -
Police investigating deadly beating of elderly woman in Hilo recreation area May 28; but no arrest yet
Hawai‘i Island police are tracking down all potential leads in connection with the death of the 73-year-old woman. -
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 04, 2026
A large south-southwest swell will begin to gradually decline tonight while maintaining south shore surf above the High Surf Advisory threshold into the day on... -
UPDATE: High surf advisory extends through Thursday evening, 4 beach parks in West Hawai‘i to remain closed
A high surf advisory is in place until Thursday evening, with surf heights expected to reach 10 to 14 feet. -
Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said today that a promenade will be built onto the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, the latest in a series of construction projects he has laun… -
Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire undermining Trump peace push
DUBAI/BEIRUT >> The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon today and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the country, undermining U.S. Preside… -
Dow claims record closing high, S&P 500 advances
NEW YORK >> Wall Street advanced today as progress toward ending the Iran war buoyed investor sentiment, while disappointing results from Broadcom led a chip selloff that pulled t… -
Trump cuts funds to Hawaii fraud unit, threatening state’s Medicaid funding
Hawaii stands to lose around $3 million in federal funding to fight Medicaid fraud after failing to consistently bring criminal cases, the Trump administration said today, in an e… -
Texas screwworm case puts ranchers on alert, rallies cattle prices
CHICAGO >> U.S. feeder cattle futures surged today as ranchers and traders were on high alert for more potential cases of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite. -
Trump says he plans to nominate Blanche for Attorney General
President Donald Trump has indicated that he plans to nominate the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, to take on the role on a permanent basis, the latest move by the presiden… -
Hāʻule Pahuʻa Ihola Ka Hāpai ʻAna No Ka ʻAuhau ʻAna I Nā Home ʻOna Miliona E Loaʻa Ai Ke Kālā No Nā ʻĀina Hoʻopulapula Hawaiʻi. Pehea Hou Aku E Holomua Ai?
He kālā ko ke Keʻena ʻĀina Hoʻopulapula Hawaiʻi, e pono ana naʻe e ʻimi he mau ala hou aku e loaʻa ai ke kālā. -
Neal Milner: It’s Tough To Be A Dog In Hawaiʻi
Life in Honolulu is hard on dogs for the same reasons it's hard on people -- unaffordability, confining living conditions and limited infrastructure. -
20,000 Tons Of Mud And Nowhere To Put It
North Shore farmers are feeling left behind in the ongoing cleanup efforts from the Kona low storms. -
Hot Races For Congress, Lieutenant Governor Top Hawaiʻi Primary
Large fields of candidates are also vying to be mayor of Maui and Kauaʻi and to fill open seats in the Legislature. -
County liquor license holders reminded of June 15 renewal deadline
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control is reminding liquor license holders that license renewal applications are due by 4 p.m. June 15, 2026. If not renewed by the deadli… -
Process begins to extend $46 million in federal funding to Native Hawaiian Education Program for another year
The extension will keep the Native Hawaiian Education Program fully funded for current grant recipients for at least another year, which guarantees $46 million in federal funding … -
New Gallery Exhibit ‘Through the Lens’ at the MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Through the Lens in the Schaefer International Gallery, an invitational exhibition featuring innovative photography by six contemporary Hawai‘…
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UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for Big Island
Waves of 7 to 10 feet were forecast for all south facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands, but they have fallen below advisory levels. -
Audit follow-up notes improvements to Hawaiʻi County affordable housing credit program
Hawaiʻi County Office of Housing and Community Development implemented standardized procedures, strengthened internal controls and formalized policies to support consistent progra… -
Growing resilience: Workshop series supports small farms, community-based agriculture
Series begins this weekend with a soil health field day at HIP Agriculture Farm in Kapaʻau; additional workshops are scheduled each weekend throughout all of June, giving particip… -
Governor pushes back against Hawaiian Homes lawsuit, says state will fight it ‘with everything we have’
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said his administration stands firm behind the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands after an Oʻahu man filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionali… -
Hawaiʻi County Council moves forward on using eminent domain for Puna road project
Resolution 567-26 authorizes the county’s condemnation and acquisition of a long, thin strip of land running along the edge of two separate parcels in the Keonepoko Iki subdivisio… -
UPDATE: Kahakai Boulevard/Niuhi Street intersection area reopen to all traffic
The area in Hawaiian Beaches was closed for nearly an hour and a half.
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Zelenskyy mixes taunts, peace-talks offer in letter to Putin
KYIV, Ukraine >> On the heels of a flurry of Ukrainian drone strikes deep in Russia and recent shifts in Ukraine’s favor on the battlefield, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publishe… -
Mapunapuna: Small Eateries with Big Flavor
Before it became an industrial hub near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Mapunapuna was home to ancient Hawaiian fishponds. To make it buildable, much of the area was creat… -
Filipino woman on Maui charged with illegally voting in Hawaii
A 66-year-old Maui woman in the U.S. illegally will make her initial appearance in court Tuesday after she was charged with misdemeanors for allegedly voting in a federal election… -
Pahoa motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead, driver arrested for DUI
A man has been arrested for driving under the influence after fatally striking a motorcyclist in Pahoa on Wednesday evening, according to Hawaii island police. -
Senate Republicans clash over Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
WASHINGTON >> Senate Republicans grappled with the ultimate fate of President Donald Trump’s sidelined $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund today, barely defeating a Democratic … -
Satellite images reveal mystery structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal
MANILA >> Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea last week, thou… -
GOP backlash grows over Trump pick for acting spy chief
WASHINGTON >> Two of President Donald Trump’s cabinet members on Wednesday distanced themselves from his pick of loyalist Bill Pulte to serve as acting spy chief, as Republican la… -
Honolulu Council Passes Budget Mayor Vows To Veto
Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he would veto the part of the city’s budget that cuts positions from the Office of Economic Revitalization. -
Kaua‘i Ups Funding For Homeless Services, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
The funding is part of the county’s nearly $499 million spending plan for fiscal year 2027. -
Candidates, Start Your Engines. It’s Time To Tell Voters What You Stand For
If you're on the ballot in Hawaiʻi in 2026, there’s a survey coming your way. It's a chance to tell voters where you stand on key issues. -
Back-to-back Starry Night Cinemas at the MACC this Friday and Saturday
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents back-to-back nights of Starry Night Cinema events with Zootopia 2 screening on Friday, June 5, and Lilo & Stitch on Saturday, June 6. Both fil… -
Creative strategist, Lori Nishikawa tapped as newest member of Rotary Lahaina Sunset
As the Founder for Roots and Reef Design Agency and co-founder of nonprofit Aloha Amplified, Nishikawa leads projects across community development, branding, websites, and user ex… -
Update/Located: Maui police seek help locating Lahaina woman
Miller was located and transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for evaluation. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance. -
Yuki Lei Sugimura earns mayoral endorsement from International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
Maui County Council Vice-Chair and mayoral candidate, Yuki Lei Sugimura, has secured an endorsement from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 50…