News

New University of Hawaiʻi research confirms that “Sharktober” is real, revealing a statistically significant spike in shark bite incidents in Hawaiian waters every October.

On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.

Jiro Ohnishi, 67, who was reported as missing on Tuesday afternoon in South Kohala has been found on Thursday safe and in good health.

Michael Taione, a 26-year-old from Maui, was identified as the driver of a truck who was killed after crossing the centerline and striking another vehicle head on.

The Hawaiʻi County Police Commission will interview the eight candidates during public meetings Jan. 28 and 29 in Kona.

The fair on Jan. 24 is in partnership with the Ocean View Resilience Hub and the Hawaiian Volcanoes Education and Resilience Institute.

No injuries were reported following the structure fire.

The show will be a local twist to the popular social dating format made famous by online series such as YouTube’s “Pop the Balloon.”

Defending champion Ernie Els and Charles Schwab Cup winners Stewart Cink and Steven Alkers are in the final threesome on Thursday, teeing off at 12:23 p.m.

Hawaiʻi’s Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole and Hilo International Airport are using a new ticketless system powered by Metropolis that reads a vehicleʻs license plate.

From music events to learning about the eruptive episodes of Kīlauea, there is something entertaining for everyone.

The State Department of Health has issued an advisory for Onekahakaha Beach after high bacteria levels were detected.

“Today, we gather with a shared purpose: to do the people’s work with humility, with urgency, and with care,” said Hawaiʻi Speaker of the House Nadine Nakamura of Kauaʻi.

A conservation notice requests affected customers reduce water use by at least 10 percent. 

Eddie P. Poai faces a maximum term of life in prison, but under his plea agreement he will have to serve a combined mandatory minimum term of 20 years in jail and supervised release of up to life.

Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this February through a variety of free events and guided programs that showcase its unique natural and cultural resources.

Walmart will host a free, nationwide health and wellness event on Jan. 24, offering no-cost screenings, immunizations, and wellness resources in Kona and Hilo.

People for Active Transportation Hawaiʻi is hosting the special event that will include a bike safety course, education opportunities and great opportunity to ride together with other bicyclists in the community.

The suspect was found in a vehicle that was reported stolen in November 2025.

Crews will begin installing the new speed limit signs this week, and the new speed limits will go into effect once the signs are in place.