Hawaii
-
Hurricane Lowell triggers emergency measures as it tracks toward Kauai
Hurricane Lowell is tracking toward Kauai and Niihau, prompting a state of emergency, school closures, and warnings of severe rainfall and dangerous surf.
-
Kauaʻi Marathon Canceled as Hurricane Lowell Approaches
Organizers canceled the sold-out 2026 Kauaʻi Marathon to prioritize community storm preparations and public safety ahead of Hurricane Lowell.
-
Hurricane Lowell Reaches Category 5 Intensity South of Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell has intensified to a Category 5 storm, packing 160 mph winds as it tracks toward Kauai, with officials warning of heavy rain and hazardous surf.
-
Hawaii Braces for Rare Hurricane Landfall as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii with a historic hurricane landfall, prompting emergency warnings for flooding, mudslides, and high winds across the archipelago.
-
Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya to Open First Kauai Location at Kukui Grove Center
Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya has signed a lease at Kukui Grove Center in Lihue, with the new Japanese dining venue expected to open this December.
-
Kai Kamaka III and Max Holloway Set for UFC 329 Showdown in Las Vegas
Kai Kamaka III and Max Holloway successfully weighed in for UFC 329, marking a significant night for Hawaiian representation at the T-Mobile Arena.
-
Bishop Museum’s ‘Ilau Ka Hula Festival Highlights Native Hawaiian Resistance on July 4
At the Bishop Museum’s ‘Ilau Ka Hula festival, Native Hawaiians marked July 4 as a day of resistance, asserting cultural sovereignty 133 years after the coup.
-
Hawaii Becomes First State to Provide Funded Savings Accounts for All Foster Youth
Hawaii is the first state to provide funded, tax-advantaged investment accounts for all foster youth through a public-private partnership.
-
Hawaii Opens Applications for Preschool Open Doors Tuition Assistance
Hawaii’s Department of Human Services has opened applications for the 2026-27 Preschool Open Doors program, providing tuition subsidies for eligible families with children ages 2 to 4.
-
Magnitude-4.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Hawaii’s Big Island
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake occurred off the coast of Pāpa‘ikou on Tuesday night, prompting widespread reports of shaking across the Big Island, Maui, Moloka‘i, and O‘ahu.
-
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Hawaii Island; No Tsunami Threat Reported
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the western flank of Mauna Loa on Hawaii Island, causing widespread shaking across the state but resulting in no tsunami warning.
-
Federal Scrutiny Intensifies as Defense Emerges in Hawaiian Monk Seal Harassment Case
Igor Lytvynchuk faces federal charges for allegedly throwing a rock at a critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal, with his defense claiming he was attempting to protect sea turtles.
-
Federal Investigation Launched Following Viral Harassment of Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
A federal investigation is underway after a tourist was filmed throwing a rock at a protected Hawaiian monk seal in Maui, sparking both legal scrutiny and vigilante retaliation.
-
CDC Investigates Hawaii Strep Spike Amid Broader Trust Crisis
A spike in invasive Group A Strep infections in West Hawaii has prompted a CDC-led investigation. Officials assure the public risk is minimal.
-
Jason Momoa Evacuates O’ahu Home Amid Severe North Shore Flooding
Actor Jason Momoa and his family have evacuated their North Shore home as seasonal cyclones trigger historic flooding and widespread power outages across O’ahu.