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2+ hour, 43+ min ago (890+ words) Saturday, December 13, 2025 72" Today's Paper By John Burnett, Hawaii Tribune-Herald A color-enhanced satellite image shows Hurricane Kiko in the Central Pacificon Sept. 7. Hurricane Kiko was one of four named Central Pacific tropical cyclones during the 2025 hurricane season. Hawaii was spared from any significant impact from the four tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific basin during this year's "pretty quiet" hurricane season. The total this season, from June 1 to Nov. 30, coincides with the forecast in May of one to four tropical cyclones across the Central Pacific. A near-normal season has four or five tropical cyclones. Tropical cyclones include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes, the latter two categories being named storms. Chris Brenchley, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu, told the Hawaii Tribune-Herald on Friday that the four named storms constitute "normal levels of…...

5+ hour, 5+ min ago (470+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii at Hilo women's basketball team is on Oahu this weekend. Pahoa, Waimea, Hilo, Kailua, and the island of Kauai. Hawaii is represented proudly in the Vulcans' starting five players. "It's super cool for the announcer to say all of our names and where we're from and to know that everybody is from Hawaii," said guard Brooke Samura. Forward Noelle Sua-Godinet added: "I don't think I've ever seen that before, growing up and looking at Manoa or any other college, just seeing all local girls." Hawaii basketball fans likely recognize some of their names and faces, many were standouts in high school. "I went to Hilo High," said Mindy Kawaha. Center Tavina Harris added: "I'm originally from Kauai." Guard Kacie Febo-Santiago said, "I came from Kamehameha Schools Hawaii on the Big Island." In all, there…...

9+ hour, 55+ min ago (286+ words) Friday, December 12, 2025 78" Today's Paper A Hawaii County grand jury has indicted a 24-year-old former Bank of Hawaii teller for allegedly embezzling more than $40,000 from bank customers, including two senior citizens. Alohi Kaupu-Grace, who was indicted Dec. 1, is charged with three counts each of first-degree computer fraud and first-degree theft, and two counts each of second-degree computer fraud and second-degree theft. She is accused of having used Bank of Hawaii computers to embezzle the funds and to falsify records relating to the alleged thefts. "As alleged, Kaupu-Grace stole money from residents who were simply trying to conduct financial transactions at their bank," Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez, whose department is prosecuting the case, said in a statement. "This indictment reflects the department's continued commitment to protecting Hawaii residents and maintaining the integrity of our financial institutions." First-degree computer fraud is a…...

10+ hour, 38+ min ago (513+ words) Saturday, December 13, 2025 72" Today's Paper An ex-Bank of Hawaii teller was charged Dec. 1 for embezzling $44,000 from seven customer accounts and falsifying signatures on cash withdrawal and cashier's check purchase slips. Alohi Kaupu-Grace, 24, was indicted by a Hawaii County grand jury after she used her position as a teller to steal from bank patrons, including two elderly customers. Kaupu-Grace allegedly stole the money between March and February 2024. Kaupu-Grace made $5,200 in partial restitution to the bank and was terminated March 21, 2024. On June 12, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve barred Kaupu-Grace from working in banking. She is charged with three counts of computer fraud in the first degree, three counts of theft in the first degree, one count of computer fraud in the second degree, and one count of theft in the second degree. She pleaded not guilty on Friday. She is…...

10+ hour, 48+ min ago (200+ words) UTEP Miners (3-5) at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (9-2, 2-0 Big West) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rainbow Warriors -12.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: UTEP visits Hawaii after Jamal West scored 21 points in UTEP's 75-68 loss to the Seattle U Redhawks. The Rainbow Warriors have gone 9-1 in home games. Hawaii is 0-1 in one-possession games. The Miners have gone 0-2 away from home. UTEP is fifth in the CUSA allowing 72.4 points while holding opponents to 44.4% shooting. Hawaii's average of 7.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.4 per game UTEP allows. UTEP averages 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.9 more makes per game than Hawaii allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Hunter Erickson is shooting 39.0% from beyond the arc with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Rainbow Warriors, while averaging 9.1 points. Isaac Johnson is averaging 13.2 points and 7.1 rebounds over the last 10 games. Caleb Blackwell is…...

14+ hour, 48+ min ago (260+ words) Friday, December 12, 2025 79" Today's Paper By Ryan Patrick Jones / Reuters The U.S. Justice Department said today it had filed lawsuits against Hawaii, Colorado, Massachusetts and Nevada after the states failed to provide their voter registration lists to the department. The department's Civil Rights Division also filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, for records related to the 2020 election, it said in a statement. The Justice Department cited laws it said allow the attorney general to demand statewide voter registration lists and to ensure states have proper and effective voter registration and voter list maintenance programs. "States have the statutory duty to preserve and protect their constituents from vote dilution," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon. "If states will not fulfill their duty to protect the integrity of the ballot, we will." Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said U.S. President Donald Trump's administration…...

16+ hour, 46+ min ago (81+ words) The Major Island Soccer Organization, known as MISO, will hold its inaugural games on Maui Saturday at the Central Maui Regional Sports Complex. After a follow-up inspection on Friday, the Hawaii ... New Honolulu Marathon title sponsor has supported race for decades UH Hilo women's basketball team flaunts all Hawaii-born starting lineup Firefighters control brush fire near Koloa Elementary School Major Island Soccer Organization brings first-ever games to Maui Former Miss Hawaii awaits first visit with detained husband...

18+ hour, 55+ min ago (141+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- Honolulu Police Department officers are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred around 11:30 p.m. on December 11 in the Salt Lake area. Honolulu police are investigating a fatal shooting in Salt Lake late Thursday night. A man shot near Salt Lake Boulevard and Kamehameha Highway later died at the hospital. According to HPD, a male victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds near the intersection of Salt Lake Boulevard and Kamehameha Highway. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police say a related reckless endangering incident was reported shortly afterward on Kohomua Street. The suspects fled the area in a black vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and HPD says no further details are being released at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300....

20+ hour, 19+ min ago (435+ words) I've been fortunate to stay at Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii a few times, twice with children and most recently as an empty nester. It's a truly magical place, but there are some things folks should consider before booking a stay at the resort. Here are six pros and cons to think about before you plan a trip. Because the property is so large (over 62 acres), it operates its own monorail tram and canal boats to transport guests between the three accommodation towers. This creates a "Disney-esque" theme park atmosphere that is a novelty for many guests, especially kids, who view the transit as an attraction in itself. I think the boat rides are especially lovely at night. 5 Trending Rentals in Michigan That People Book on Repeat (And We See Why) Whether you go only once…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (207+ words) Hawaii gas prices continue to remain near their lowest levels of the year, according to AAA Hawaii. On Thursday, the group reported the average price for regular unleaded statewide was $4.44, which is 12 cents lower than the price was a year ago. "This month, Hawaii drivers are paying their lowest gas prices of 2025, [] AAA Hawaii: Gas prices remain down; state among top destinations for travelers Hawaii gas prices continue to remain near their lowest levels of the year, according to AAA Hawaii. On Thursday, the group reported the average price for regular unleaded statewide was $4.44, which is 12 cents lower than the price was a year ago. "This month, Hawaii drivers are paying their lowest gas prices of 2025, which is great news for year-end holiday travelers," said Liane Sumida, general manager of AAA Hawaii, in a news release. "A record number of…...