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Leo Saito and Jake Otani of Hilo win Boys 13-14 and 15-18 age divisions, respectively, after 36 holes at The Club at Kukui‘ula on Kaua‘i.

There are no indications of foul play at this time.

The Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names, part of the State of Hawai‘i Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, officially voted to change the name during its meeting on Dec. 10.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers note that Hawaiʻi’s better outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early public health interventions, strong community engagement and high vaccine uptake.

The recall was issued by Danone U.S. for its So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because of the potential presence of foreign materials.

Motorists are advised to travel safely.

The discussion hosted by Ke One O Kākuhihewa, the Oʻahu Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, with support from Kanaeokana, will provide an opportunity for dialogue with the finalists.

Introducing Hāmākua Hotel, an exclusive boutique hotel in Honomū, just 20 minutes north of Hilo, offering luxury accommodations with breathtaking ocean views, an adult-only atmosphere, infinity pool and direct access to the beach.

Waikōloa native and graduate of Kealakehe High School Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee was one of two Villars Institute Fellows selected for the Ice Station Expedition, a 2-week mission that took place this month; he now will begin sharing lessons from the expedition through school visits, community presentations and public outreach.

Project Hawai‘i has more than 2,400 children from the Big Island, Maui and O‘ahu on its Christmas list this year; that record breaking number, unfortunately, coincides with record low donations.

Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda will deliver the keynote address during the event set from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 2026, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu; attending and supporting the event is one way community members can help the organization fulfill its mission.

The area between the intersections of Kēhau Road and Center Lane was previously closed because of a structure fire.

Two Coffee with a Cop events are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday in Hōlualoa and on Friday in Kailua-Kona.

A groundbreaking discovery of the first-ever spatially resolved superluminous supernova offers a rare look at a stellar cataclysm from the early universe.

Gov. Josh Green has ordered flags in Hawaiʻi to be flown at half-staff, honoring victims of tragic mass shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach, Sydney, reflecting the state’s solidarity and call for peace.

A large, medium period north-northwest swell and a north swell have both peaked and will continue to subside through Tuesday afternoon.

The meeting will take place on O‘ahu, but it will be livestreamed, so anyone interested in listening in can be present.

During a press conference on Monday with Hawai‘i State Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, leaders talked about new airport technology tools and the full implementation of Akamai Arrival.

Pernell Hanoa has been working as the Kaʻū Patrol lieutenant since 2022.

The increase is the third step from Act 114, which established a schedule to raise the minimum wage from $10.10 to $18 over the course of five and a half years.