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June 2 is filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026
Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.
Gov. Josh Green signs new law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi
The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law.
UPDATE: Previously missing endangered 69-year-old woman located in Hilo
Darlene Mae Lewi was reported missing Thursday, May 14, after last being seen earlier that morning in Eden Roc; she was found Friday, May 15.
Some instability lingers from passing storm, but only few heavy showers flared up so far on Big Island
Chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to diminish Saturday, May 16, as the low pressure system drifts eastward and weakens.
Man dies after struck by multiple vehicles near Highway 130, Orchidland Drive intersection
Big Island police seek drivers of the vehicles that fled the area where the pedestrian was killed late Friday night, May 15, in Keaʻau.
Capt. Edwin Buyten graduates from Northwestern’s police leadership program
Capt. Edwin A. Buyten of the Hawaiʻi Police Department has reached a major milestone in his 24-year career by completing the prestigious 22-week School of Police Staff and Command program at Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety.
Maintenance work to temporarily close Pololū Trail and Lookout
The Protect Pololū ʻOhana, a group of mostly lineal descendants of Pololū, will lead volunteer maintenance efforts.
Police investigate second double fatality on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in 10 days
Police urge motorists to drive responsibly after a two-car collision on Saddle Road near the 13-mile marker left two dead and four injured Friday afternoon.
Volcano Watch: How are scientists predicting ongoing lava episodes at Kīlauea’s summit?
Fountaining episodes have recentuly occurred at the Big Island volcano once the system has regained the volume of magma lost during the previous episode.
UPDATE: Police investigate traffic accident on Highway 130 in Keaʻau, Saddle Road reopens in South Hilo
Motorists are urged to avoid Highway 130 in Keaʻau between the intersections of Orchidland Drive and Paradise Drive due to a traffic accident for the next 3 hours.
Hawaiʻi Island police initiate a murder investigation after fatal assault
Michael Alan Torres Jr., 57, died at Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu due to injuries from an assault in Hilo at 5:11 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.
Flood watch issued for Hawaiʻi Island until Saturday morning
Heavy rain and potential flooding threaten Big Island residents through Saturday morning as the National Weather Service issues a flood watch.
Beach parks in Hilo close following shark sighting
The decision to close the beach parks was made in coordination with the Ocean Safety Division of the Hawai‘i Fire Department.
Controversial Falls on Fire festival permitted to continue in Pāpaʻikou, but with conditions
The Windward Planning Commission approved a special use permit for property owner, Andrew Tepper, who has agreed to comply with conditions such as noise control, road management, fire and food safety, and cultural consultation.
Hawai’i’s economy darkens as surging oil prices increase consumer costs, UHERO report forecasts
These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.
High bacteria levels detected in waters off beach park in Kohala
According to the state department, levels of 238 per 100 mL were recorded.
Flags in Hawai‘i ordered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.
2-year dispute ends with Hawaiian Paradise Park mailbox park to be built at new location
The original site of the mailbox park sparked anger by some people due to is proximity near a burial site with ancestral bones.
Hawai‘i Hilo Women’s Volleyball senior to serve as student speaker in upcoming commencement
The volleyball player is the second student-athlete to serve as commencement student speaker in the past two years, following former Men’s Soccer student-athlete David Mayser in spring 2024.
State opens $20 Million loan program for Hawai‘i condominium repairs
Hawaiʻi officials have unveiled a groundbreaking, state-backed loan program to help condominium associations.
