News Resolution introduced in Congress to protect abortion access for veterans
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11 years ago this Big Island Seahawks fan vowed not to cut his hair until they won another Super Bowl
A GoFundMe was started three days ago called: “Mike’s Seahawks Haircut Challenge," with some of the proceeds to benefit the Hāmākua Youth Center. February 03, 2026 · 05:00am
Waimea Town Hall to address unexploded ordnance cleanup, drug seizures, proposed legislation
The U.S. Army briefing also will review the Army Corps' 3Rs public safety program to help prevent injuries due to possible unexploded ordnance in the region.Community Law enforcement seeks help finding runaway teen last seen in Puna
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Resolution introduced in Congress to protect abortion access for veterans
Fifteen U.S. senators are trying to overturn a federal rule that ends abortion counseling and abortion care for veterans, including in cases of rape or when a pregnancy threatens the health of the veteran.
Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs with $130M in ‘green fees’ expected
The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
11 years ago this Big Island Seahawks fan vowed not to cut his hair until they won another Super Bowl
A GoFundMe was started three days ago called: “Mike’s Seahawks Haircut Challenge,” with some of the proceeds to benefit the Hāmākua Youth Center.
U.S. Senate approves bipartisan funding for Hawaiʻi initiatives
“The new funding will improve our roads and infrastructure, and provide people with health care, housing and other essential services,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.
Waimea Town Hall to address unexploded ordnance cleanup, drug seizures, proposed legislation
The U.S. Army briefing also will review the Army Corps’ 3Rs public safety program to help prevent injuries due to possible unexploded ordnance in the region.
Law enforcement seeks help finding runaway teen last seen in Puna
Sophia Nihipali-Moniz was last seen on Thursday, Jan. 29, at about 4:18 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 130 and Highway 132 in Puna, police said. Nihipali-Moniz is described as Hawaiian and Filipino, with a medium-brown complexion. She is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs about 119 pounds, and has medium-length black hair and […]
UPDATE: 3 beaches closed following high surf warning issued for north- and west-facing shores of Big Island
A high surf warning is in effect for Big Islandʻs north- and west-facing shores through Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Wind advisory issued for Hawaiian Islands; 2 beach parks remain closed due to high surf
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, south to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General urged to expedite probe of state legislator getting $35,000 in paper bag
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passage of resolution follows notice that federal authorities will share evidence with state officials, allowing the state attorney general to move forward with a parallel review.
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How the mighty Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Dive deeper into the park’s history and learn about the young local men who worked in the Great Depression-era federal jobs program to create much of the Big Island national park’s infrastructure and the legacy they left behind with a new online StoryMap sharing their contributions.
Full day of live music, fellowship and family-friendly fun at Big Island Gospel Jam Festival
Enjoy worship, testimony, connection and community from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Feb. 1) at Moʻoheau Bandstand in beautiful downtown Hilo along the shore of Hilo Bay.
Police congratulate participants of 4th annual HI-PAL Tee Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball Tournament
More than 250 players along with 1,000 spectators attended the event Jan. 24-25 at Hualani Baseball Park in the Keaukaha community in Hilo.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 30-Feb. 5: Ancient site restoration, multi-universe journey, regal tea party and more
Get ready for a week that invites you to events from helping restore an ancient Hawaiian village site in the Valley of the Kings to expressing your opinions during a town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda.
WATCH: Aloha for Alex; day of remembrance, action hosted at state Capitol
The vigil, organized by the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic Hawai‘i, honored the life of 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minneapolis, who was killed last week by federal agents, and spurred communitywide support for bills to protect due process and Hawaiʻi residents.
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Drivers warned of fake traffic citation scam
People statewide are receiving text messages that demand payment for nonexistent traffic citations, according to a warning from the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary. The scammers pretend to represent the Department of Motor Vehicles and send threatening texts. The message says that unless payment is made for unpaid “traffic citations,” the recipients’ driving privileges and vehicle registration […]
KCWA hosts Community Conversation on how Maui’s watersheds really work, Feb. 5
The Kula Community Watershed Alliance will host its next Community Conversations event on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at 6 p.m., featuring hydrologist Christopher Shuler of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Water Resources Research Center.
Congressional resolution introduced to protect abortion access for veterans
US Sen. Mazie Hirono joined a group of Democratic colleagues to introduce a resolution aimed at protecting abortion access for veterans, according to a news release from the senator’s office. Hirono and 14 other senators filed a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn a recent Trump administration rule. The federal rule ends abortion counseling and […]
NEVI chargers at Maui’s Kahului Park & Ride to be equipped with NACS connectors
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that its electric vehicle charging stations on Oʻahu and Maui will be equipped with North American Charging Standard connectors this month. HDOT’s two charging stations are equipped with four 150 kW DC fast chargers each and are located on O‘ahu at Aloha Tower Marketplace and on […]
Kaua‘i Now
BREAKING NEWS: Police Commission officially appoints Rudy Tai as Kaua‘i police chief
The new chief was born and raised on Oʻahu, served 35 years with the San Diego Police Department and will start March 9 on Kauaʻi.
With $130M in new ‘green fees’ expected, Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs
The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
U.S. Senate approves bipartisan funding for Hawaiʻi initiatives; House passes measure, too
"The new funding will improve our roads and infrastructure, and provide people with health care, housing and other essential services," U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.
