10+ hour, 7+ min ago  (265+ words) KONA, Hawaii (Island News) " The County of Hawaii is encouraging residents and businesses to report damage to their properties from a Friday evening earthquake in South Kona. These damage reports will assist the County with identifying priorities and focusing resources…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (365+ words) State leaders are encouraging residents to prepare for a potentially active hurricane season in Hawaii as storm predictions climb. Officials said early planning and emergency supplies are essential. HONOLULU (Island News) -- With the possibility of double the number of storms…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (564+ words) The City and County of Honolulu announced closures on Memorial Day along with schedule changes during the holiday....

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (220+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) " Officials captured a live opossum at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Tuesday, May 19, according to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB). At approximately 7: 45 p. m. a freight forwarder employee reported to the airport's DAB Animal Holding…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (157+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) " Gov. Josh Green will host a Hurricane Weather Outlook presentation with the National Weather Service on Thursday. Officials will be discussing the 2026 Hurricane Weather Outlook and will recommend actions for residents and communities. The event marks the…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (401+ words) David Lazar was selected to be the Honolulu Police Department's next Chief of Police on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu Police Commission selected David Lazar as the 13th Chief of Police on Wednesday following deliberations. Lazar, who spent more…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (21+ words) Two people were killed in a collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway between mile makers 13 and 14 on Friday afternoon....

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (261+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu Police Commission announced on Wednesday the three finalists for Honolulu's next Chief of Police. The commission named three finalists at public meeting on Wednesday, May 6: The schedule for the remainder of the search process includes:…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (543+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii State Legislature passed over 10 bills related to improving healthcare in the state on Wednesday, which are now headed to the governor's desk. Final readings took place for a broad package of health-related measures on Wednesday,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (244+ words) KALIHI (Island News) -- Kalihi isn't your typical visitor destination, but more and more tourists are venturing there just to get a taste of ube. "It's part of my bucket list," said a customer visiting from California. "That's for sure. Come…...