Hawaii housing market shifts: Condo sales down statewide, single-family homes mixed

Off the news: Get vaccinated — Hawaii COVID cases on rise

It’s not like the scary bad old days of COVID-19, of course, but still worrisome. Hawaii’s COVID cases are on the rise again, outpacing flu and respiratory syncytial virus in test positivity, emergency room visits and hospital admissions. As of...

Hawaii County names new interim police chief

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Hawaii County Police Commission has named a new interim leader. On July 18, Hawaii County named Deputy Chief Reed Mahuna as the interim chief of police effective Sept. 1. “I would like to thank the members of the Hawai‘i...

Ingeteam completes commissioning of a hybrid project in Hawaii

The Hawaiian hybrid project Hale Kuawehi is now operational. Ingeteam has completed the commissioning work for the 11 inverter power stations supplied for Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. The site adds a 30 MW capacity of solar photovoltaic energy...

Hawaii’s visitor industry looks to isle residents to bolster business

Visitors to Hawaii like to see how the locals live, but increasingly, locals are staycationing or island- hopping like visitors due to the many kamaaina specials that have emerged as softening in Hawaii tourism has extended into the peak summer...

Sits atop a Burial Ground: What's making some locals unhappy with Mark Zuckerberg 'top secret' Hawaii compound

Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file) Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta CEO, has reportedly expanded his $300 million Kauai estate by acquiring an additional 962 acres of ranch land, bringing his total holdings on the Hawaiian...

Letter: Hawaii Association of Broadcasters

I am a big supporter of the big beautiful bill, but lately I have realized the impact of the government’s spending on health care. I now have second thoughts about the potential negative effects and the big impact the bill can create on vulnerable...

Editorial: Budget bill puts Hawaii SNAP in peril

The “one big, beautiful” budget bill signed into law on July 4 is a monstrous thing, both in complexity and in effect. It hacks safety net programs for poor people while permanently cutting taxes for the wealthiest, and enshrines thousands of...

Hawaii conservation groups press for moratorium on deep-sea mineral mining

Conservation groups in Hawaii are calling for a moratorium on deep-sea mining for minerals, citing the need for further research on the environmental risks. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order fast-tracking seabed mining for...

The Getaway Expert: The 'most beautiful' Hawaiian island that's also the 'least visited'

There are four main islands tourists visit in Hawaii: Oahu, Maui, Hawaii (or the Big Island) and Kauai. Oahu has Waikiki, Maui has the celebrity factor, the Big Island has the Kilauea volcano, and Kauai is known as the Garden Isle. My opinion:...

La Ho’iho’i Ea: Events across the state honor the day sovereignty was restored

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This year marks the 183rd anniversary of La Ho’iho’i Ea and celebrations kicked off on Saturday across the state. The holiday on July 31st honors the day when sovereignty was restored to King Kamehemeha the third...

Army secretary discusses future of Pohakuloa training during Hawaii visit

Olympic champion hits the mat with Hawaii’s rising judo community

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - There’s no denying the benefits of hands-on training and it’s even better when you get to learn from the world’s best. For the last two days, hundreds of young judo practitioners have had the opportunity to learn from...

Not your typical bus ride, Hawaii’s first VR sightseeing tour launches

HONOLULU (Island News) –- A new attraction is redefining the Hawaii sightseeing experience, not with a hike or a boat ride, but from the seat of a high-tech, zero-emission bus. XploreRide Hawaiʻi officially launched Tuesday, July 22 in Waikīkī,...

Hawaii Sports 2night: Martin Day

The latest episode of Hawai‘i Sports 2Night features a conversation with former UFC bantamweight Martin Day, who reflects on his unique path to the world of professional mixed martial arts. Day, one of nine children raised by missionary parents,...

Hundreds sign a petition against Haleiwa housing project

HALEIWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - From the start, many community members have been voicing opposition to the Haleiwa Backyards development, which involves building about 150 two-bedroom, long-term rentals on the empty lot behind the Ace Hardware store. “I...

Army secretary discusses future of Pohakuloa training during Hawaii visit

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS (HawaiiNewsNow) - U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll is in Hawaii spending time visiting soldiers and observing the latest capabilities of Hawaii’s combat units. He’s also hoping to cut a deal for a new state lease at...

Father-son duo journey from Bay Area to Hawaii in row boat

Anne Makovec reports on a father-son duo that rowed to Hawaii in 47 days. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 21, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows 65 to 72 near the shore to 52 to 59 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 70...

Beloved performer Fiji reshaped island music with a humble smile

1/3 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER / 1998 Fiji performs at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards where he swept two major honors — Male Vocalist of the Year and Favorite Entertainer of the Year — voted by both the industry and the public. 2/3...