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Maui 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,... -
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‘… -
Television and radio – June 5, 2026
ON THE AIR Listings are for Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom analog/digital. *—premium station. **—retelecast. ***—delayed. Check your TV guide for latest updates. Event Time TV CH HT… -
Kihei man, 30, to be sentenced in laser assault on FBI aircraft
A 30-year-old Kihei man will be sentenced June 17 after he pleaded guilty to facilitating a laser assault of an FBI pilot in a case federal officials are using to highlight the da… -
Rearview Mirror: ‘Crossroads of the Pacific’ shifted U.S. perspectives
I’ve looked into the idea of Hawaii being the Crossroads of the Pacific for some time. Finding out who coined the term has been harder to pin down. -
Letter: Amazon center to bring more trash for landfill
Upon reading the Star-Advertiser’s May 29 article on the proposed Amazon warehouse and fulfillment center in Kapolei (“Community board endorses Amazon project”), my initial reacti… -
5 Questions With: Mandy Fernandes, ACLU-Hawaii policy exec
What’s your role with the ACLU of Hawai‘i? -
Facts of the Matter: Earth’s magnetic shield guides animal migration
North is moving. -
Hawaiʻi Island police enforcement to increase along Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Law enforcement is pumping up its presence and escalating enforcement efforts along the highway to hopefully get the point across that threatening public safety will not be tolera… -
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...
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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. -
The University of Hawaii says its new TV deal will provide more access for fans to watch games
University of Hawaii athletic director Matt Elliott hopes UH sports can ride a wave of on-field and on-court success during the 2025-26 sports year into a new broadcast deal with … -
Hawaii House committee’s closed-door meetings were illegal, judge rules
A Honolulu judge has ruled that closed-door meetings of a state House of Representatives committee held before the 2025 legislative session violated the Hawaii Constitution. -
Military on standby for wildfire season
Hawaii National Guard helicopters will be kept ready to respond quickly to wildfires throughout the state during high-risk months for a second straight year under an emergency pro… -
Editorial cartoon for Friday, June 5, 2026
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Letter: Don’t let cellphones and screens ruin mealtimes
How true it is that screens eat up precious time at the dinner table. I’ve seen that happen so many times, even though the three daily meals should symbolize the bonding of family… -
Off the news: Fix EBT system to let SUN Bucks shine
Something’s off with the state Department of Human Services’ Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system — and it needs to get resolved soon. -
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… -
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 05, 2026
Breezy trades deliver showers windward and mauka through the forecast period -
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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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… -
State sets up Medicaid fraud task force after funding cut
Hawaii is setting up a task force to work with the state Attorney General to fight Medicaid fraud after President Donald Trump cut $3 million a year in federal support citing the … -
Hawaii incumbents with no challengers will cruise to victory
Twenty one incumbent Council members and state legislators have a clear path to reelection with no political opposition, and will return to office following the Aug. 8 party prima… -
Kokua Line: Is there asset limit for no-interest loan?
Question: The city offers no-interest loans for lower-income Oahu residents to repair their home. Do they look at more than income to qualify? I mean other assets? Or just income … -
Letter: Kudos to city worker for exceptional service
Recently diagnosed with sciatica in his right leg, my husband can only stand for a few minutes and can sit only on soft chairs to avoid being in pain. His doctor approved him for … -
Letter: HMSA’s sudden switch requires more clarity
The people of Hawaii deserve to be informed about the significant changes in payment that the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) has suddenly imposed on physicians and othe… -
Editorial: Invest in NIL funds for student athletes
Unfortunate maneuvering took hold in the last hours of the legislative session this year, preventing a vote on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) law that seemed at the precipice of … -
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. -
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.
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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...