Hawai'i State News
Hawai‘i Island police launch missing person investigation for swimmer at Boiling Pots
Witnesses on Tuesday saw a swimmer enter the water and fail to resurface.
When will the first humpback whale be seen in Hawai‘i waters?
In 2023, the first sighting reported to the nonprofit was Oct. 25.
Kīlauea eruption continues in remote area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
The eruption is located on a remote section of the middle East Rift Zone in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
3 children arrested for posting shooting threat on TikTok at private Waimea school
The three children, estimated to be in eighth grade, have been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening for the video.
Suspect in 2nd apparent Trump assassination attempt lives in small O‘ahu coastal community
Multiple news outlets report that Ryan Wesley Routh is a resident of Kaʻaʻawa. Honolulu’s KHON2 reported that neighbors who know him were stunned that he could even be involved in something like what he’s accused.
Puakō Beach Drive resurfacing project begins Monday morning
While the work is being performed, traffic will be reduced to one lane of alternating travel.
Hawai‘i’s only commercial dairy farm faces potential lawsuit for alleged milk, manure discharge into Big Island’s waterways
The letter accuses the dairy company of unlawful dumping at the farm, which is polluting streams, groundwater and ocean waters in violation of the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Six school bus routes restored on East Hawai‘i Island, will resume service Monday
Parents and guardians of riders will be notified directly of restored routes and any route modifications.
Wall Street Journal: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa one of nation’s best colleges
More than 54,000 students and alumni were surveyed online for the ranking between January and May 2024.
Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival returns to Kona following yearslong hiatus
The two-day event had not been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six previously suspended school bus routes restored in East Hawai‘i
In August, 108 bus routes statewide were suspended, impacting 2,900 students, due to a lack of bus drivers. Over the past several weeks, routes have slowly been restored.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate woman missing since Monday
Jannefer Kaspar is described as five-feet five-inches tall and 120 pounds.
Finalists for UH President named, public forums throughout counties scheduled
Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez will be introduced through a series of open houses and public forums scheduled in each of the four counties.
Acting Lt. Grad Elarionoff of Hawai‘i police honored as 2024 Officer of the Year
Acting Lt. Elarionoff was honored for his efforts in leading investigations that successfully interrupted two high-end drug trafficking organizations.
Parker School senior named prestigious National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Benjamin Tang is placed among the top 1% of all high school seniors in the nation.
Affray at football game leads to arrest for assault after young girl knocked down
Tyler Anthony Ikaika Iopa was stepping backwards when his elbow unintentionally struck a young girl in the head.
Additional charges for armed, dangerous Papa‘ikou man Jordan Botelho
Jordan Botelho was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by police operating on a tip when he was arrested on Sept. 9.
Hawai‘i Police Department seeks 60-year-old man last seen in Hilo on Sept. 7
Jeffrey Clarkson is described by police as Caucasian, five feet nine inches tall and 220 pounds.
Update: Wastewater discharge advisory canceled at Kailua-Kona Pier
Sewage had spilled into the ocean near and around the Kailua-Kona pier beginning Sunday afternoon.
University of Hawai‘i voyage to Wake Island, Johnston Atoll explores links across Pacific
Wake and Johnston are isolated coral atolls 2,300 miles and 800 miles southwest of Honolulu, respectively.
