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Student-led summit connects local youth with global peers through science, technology, engineering, math
Hawaiʻi International Science Experience is hosting a five-day program designed to break barriers and connect local and global youth in STEM. June 09, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawaiʻi Police Department briefs for June 9: Keiki bowling, DARE Day, beach clean up scavenger hunt and upcoming poke contest
A quick look at events hosted by the Hawaiʻi Police Department in west Hawaiʻi.Community Hawaiʻi Community College chancellor announces retirement
News Big Island man to take helm at Department of Land and Natural Resources
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Student-led summit connects local youth with global peers through science, technology, engineering, math
Hawaiʻi International Science Experience is hosting a five-day program designed to break barriers and connect local and global youth in STEM.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General leads multi-state effort urging Formula 1 to end tobacco product sponsorships
Hawaiʻi is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches.
Hawaiʻi Police Department briefs for June 9: Keiki bowling, DARE Day, beach clean up scavenger hunt and upcoming poke contest
A quick look at events hosted by the Hawaiʻi Police Department in west Hawaiʻi.
Judge reduces bail for Puna man charged with manslaughter, negligent homicide
Kade Smith, 36, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide following a fatal traffic collision in Hawaiian Beaches on June 3.
Ocean View man arrested for driving in a construction zone
Paul Tresnak, 69, was arrested and charged after allegedly driving toward a construction worker in Kailua-Kona last Wednesday.
Hawaiʻi Community College chancellor announces retirement
Kazama’s chancellorship — including as interim — is marked by an era of growth, stability and renewed momentum for Hawaiʻi Community College.
Big Island man to take helm at Department of Land and Natural Resources
Ryan Kanaka‘ole has served as First Deputy of DLNR and has recently served as acting chairperson.
Temporary phone outage scheduled at 2 Hawai‘i Island police stations for system upgrades
Members of the public are reminded to call 911 for emergencies and 808-935-3311 for non-emergency police assistance.
4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focuses on turning local food ideas into market-ready products
The event Tuesday, June 23, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day of discussions about food innovation.
Manhunt ends for Kauaʻi murder suspect in water behind Kapaʻa Public Libary; Billy Sinclair taken into custody
Kauaʻi police had been searching for the 51-year-old Kīlauea resident for more than two days after a murder in Hanalei and a separate shooting in Kīlauea, both happening early Saturday morning.
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Local Entertainment
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.
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!
‘Our Team, Hawaiʻi’s Team’: NCAA championship trophy tour celebrates University of Hawaiʻi men’s volleyball title
Additional events throughout the state, including other University of Hawaiʻi campuses, also are being planned.
Maui Now
Maui Weather Forecast for June 09, 2026
Breezy trades will gradually weaken to moderate speeds by the latter half of the week, and become relatively light this weekend. Periodic showers will...
Windward Maui soaks up above-average May rainfall while leeward areas stay dry
Maui County's rainfall totals for May followed a familiar pattern — above average moisture on windward slopes, near-drought conditions on the leeward and interior sides — while a West Maui summit station recorded its wettest May in two decades, according to a National Weather Service summary.
Maui Surf Forecast for June 09, 2026
A series of southern hemisphere swells will continue through the week with the largest due to arrive this weekend. Currently, a building long-period south...
Kaua‘i Now
University of Hawaiʻi sociologist helps author study on the politicization of humanities in academics
A national report, co-authored by University of Hawaiʻi sociologist Ashley Rubin, uncovers the influence of political considerations on humanities and social sciences research.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General is calling on Formula 1 to end tobacco product sponsorships
Attorney General Anne Lopez and attorneys general from 19 states are urging Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and Formula 1 to stop sponsorships with tobacco and nicotine products.
Kauaʻi police said financial dispute reason Billy Sinclair allegedly killed a 37-year-old in Hanalei
The victim, who was identified by his cousin on Facebook as Tito Reyes, was killed where he worked at a restaurant in Hanalei, police said.
