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Magnitude-5.2 quake strikes beneath Kama‘ehuakanaloa seamount east-southeast of Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the quake was part of an ongoing sequence of temblors associated with unrest that started Aug. 9 at the seamount. The quakes have no app… -
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 12, 2026
Surf along south and west facing shores will continue to remain elevated as overlapping south swells continue to fill in around the islands through tonight. A... -
Police charge Kona woman in connection with reported robbery at knifepoint
33-year-old Krystal Hernandez is charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree promoting a detrimental drug following an incident Aug. 7 near the 75-5500 block of Kuakini Hi… -
Big Island could see severe weather starting Friday
A tropical depression, or storm, is expected to form during the next couple of days. -
Update: Minor coastal flooding possible during high tide through Wednesday afternoon
Minor coastal flooding is possible for vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways on Hawaiʻi Island through Wednesday, Aug. 12. -
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 11, 2026
Trade winds will continue through much of the week with high pressure system far to the northeast. A potential area for tropical development remains about 1100... -
New fundraising and membership program to enhance support for nearly 500 University of Hawaiʻi athletes
The University of Hawaiʻi will replace H-Club with Bows Athletics Club and offer fans flexibility in donating to their favorite programs. -
Prepare now for possible storm headed toward Hawaii, officials say
Honolulu city officials are urging residents to begin preparations for potential damage from a developing tropical system in the Central Pacific that could slam Hawaii this weeken… -
Lauren Boebert’s son faces felony charges over video involving child
DENVER >> U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son was arrested last week on three felony charges related to sexual exploitation of a child in connection with a 43-second video he created i… -
Pediatricians, health departments bypass CDC on vaccine guidance
AMHERST, Mass. >> For the last 30 years, whenever pediatrician John Snyder wanted to find the most up-to-date research on treating young patients, he would turn to the Centers for… -
Stolen box truck crashes into 3 vehicles, wall in Moanalua
A stolen commercial box truck crashed into three parked vehicles and a wall Monday morning in Moanalua before its driver fled on foot, according to the Honolulu Police Department. -
Colombia quake death toll tops 200 as rescuers search for survivors
PEREIRA, Colombia >> Rescue crews dug through mountains of shattered concrete in western Colombia today, racing to find survivors after a powerful earthquake killed more than 200 … -
Former Kapolei WR De’Zhaun Stribling is catching on quickly at 49ers camp
SANTA CLARA, Calif. >> Mac Jones wants to call him “The Flyin’ Hawaiian.” -
Tresler steps down at Kapaa after 5 years, 2 state titles
After five seasons and two state championships, Mike Tresler has stepped down from his post as football head coach at Kapaa. -
Hawaiʻi Schools’ New Cellphone Ban Is Here. What Are Teens Saying?
As the school year begins, Civil Beat talked to high school students about the rollout of the state's new cellphone policy. -
Jeta: The Stories We Fight to Preserve
For one Hawaiian artist, reclaiming a buried identity began with learning the ancient art of kapa. The barkcloth opened a pathway that led back to their roots. -
Kaua‘i’s Only Emergency Homeless Shelter To Get Major Overhaul
Part of the facility is expected to remain open during renovations, which are expected to cost $18 million. -
Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns this weekend on Aug. 15
The Maui Economic Recovery Commission, Healing Journey Team welcomes the community back for Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays, a monthly gathering dedicated to healing, connection, a… -
Storm-damaged Kamaʻole Beach Park II reopens today
Kamaʻole Beach Park II, including restrooms, reopened today, Aug. 11, 2026, along with the adjacent section of South Kīhei Road that closed after damages from a Kona Low storm in … -
Mākena Landing gets a closer look as community calls for water quality monitoring
Hui O Ka Wai Ola, a volunteer-based coastal water quality monitoring program, has resumed regular testing at Mākena Landing after community members made clear how much this stretc…
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Bacteria notification, brown water advisory issued for waters off East Hawai‘i
Routine water sampling at Honoli‘i Cove detected bacteria levels above the state's permitted threshold while health officials advise the public to stay out of waters of Hilo Bay a… -
UPDATE: Wildland fire that caused closure of Daniel K. Inouye Highway has burned 70+ acres
Fire crews from Hawaiʻi County, state Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Pōhakuloa Training Area and air support from the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard continue to fight the blaze; … -
Residents can participate in the Waikoloa Hulu Street evacuation drill set for Saturday
Waikoloa Village residents and visitors are encouraged to take part in the driving the evacuation route on Hulu Street from 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 15. -
Update: ʻImiloa Hawaiian language preschool construction to begin March 2027 in Hilo
The preschool will be located behind the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, increasing access to early childhood care and Hawaiian language education in Hilo. -
Hawaiʻi County hosting free 2-day agriculture summit in Honokaʻa, Waimea
Local leaders and community members will converge to explore innovative strategies for building a more resilient agrifood system on Aug. 14 and 15. -
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 11, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will continue to remain elevated as overlapping south swells continue to impact the islands. A slightly bigger swell will build... -
Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18 until a successor is chosen during general election
Gov. Josh Green has appointed Danielle Bass to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of State Senator Michelle Kidani. -
Judge blocks USPS from restricting mail-in voting nationwide
A federal judge today blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing part of President Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to tighten rules for mail-in voting ahead of Nov… -
Kauai firefighters airlift injured woman from Kalalau Trail
Kauai firefighters rescued a 26-year-old woman from the Kalalau Trail on Monday after she fell and suffered injuries. -
City installs flashing beacon at King Street crosswalk
City officials have installed a flashing beacon system at the crosswalk in front of Times Supermarket on South King Street. -
Trump: There was ‘some contractor error’ at Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump on Sunday said on social media that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s problems were caused in part by “some contractor error done by rushing the job fo… -
For McDonald’s and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick
U.S. fast-food chains including McDonald’s that spent the second quarter battling to pull in price-conscious diners discovered discounts alone were no longer enough to keep them c… -
PUC allows Hawaiian Electric to seek renewable energy project proposals
The state Public Utilities Commission has approved another round of utility-scale renewable energy project additions to island power grids through competitive bids. -
Maui Police Leader Accused Of Taking Bribes Will Stay In Jail For Now
Meanwhile, popular Hawaiian reggae artist Glenn Awong, known as Maoli, faces questions about his connection to the jailed officer. -
How A Young Challenger Defeated Hawaiʻi’s Longest-Serving Lawmaker
Jackson Sayama worked hard for Les Ihara's Senate seat. He focused on getting things done, Ihara on lofty ideas of better government. -
Word Row: Aug. 11
See if you can figure out this five-letter word in just six tries. -
Another Hawaiʻi Prison Death Has Family Seeking Answers
A corrections official told the family Denise Foster died of injuries after "an incident." The Foster family says they learned Denise was attacked in her cell. -
No tsunami expected after preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake at Loihi Seamount south of Hawaiʻi Island
There is no tsunami expected following a 5.1 earthquake reported at the Loihi Seamount, south of the Big Island. The quake occurred at 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. -
DOH provides mental health outreach and assistance in response to impacts from Kona Low flooding
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, in collaboration with Aloha House, CARE Hawaiʻi, Inc., Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center, Pacific Counseling Group, LLC and Project Vision H… -
Forecasters tracking low pressure system SE of Hawaiʻi, expected to develop over next couple of days
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a broad area of low pressure east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands that is expected to develop within the next couple of days and move n…
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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 12, 2026
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will continue through the next few days with a gradual strengthening expected Thursday into Friday. Mostly dry conditions... -
Arkansas man charged in reported West Hawai’i sexual assaults
64-year-old Timothy Efird of Hot Springs, Ark., is charged with first-degree and second-degree sexual assault in connection with two separate incidents reportedly involving the sa… -
Kūpuna on Hawaiian Homes wait list encouraged to apply to rental subsidy program
The initiative is funded with $10 million from the federal Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, secured by Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation. -
Georgia man arrested in connection to threats to kill husband of former director of National Intelligence
According to court records, Nolan Ezra Goldklang posted threatening statements directed at Tulsi Gabbard’s husband on the social media platform, "X." -
Registration open for 2026 Richardson’s Roughwater Swim in Hilo
Dare to test your limits at the 2026 Richardson's Roughwater Swim, a thrilling one-mile open water race set for September 12 at Richardson Ocean Park. -
Election update: 3 Hawai‘i County Council incumbents keep seats; 3 district races headed for runoff in November
After the primary election, there are three council seats left to be decided in the Nov. 3 general election: Districts 4, 5 and 6. -
Magnitude 5.2 quake hits off Hawaii island; no tsunami generated
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck this evening off the southeast coast of Hawaii island but did not generate a tsunami, officials said. -
NOAA confirms deaths of 2 endangered monk seal pups
Wildlife authorities have confirmed the death of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pup earlier this month on Oahu’s North Shore. -
China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarization
SUVA, Fiji >> China’s test of a nuclear-capable missile last month has exposed the limits of Pacific leaders’ ambition to make the region an “Ocean of Peace,” free from the crossf… -
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until U.S. meets demands
DUBAI >> The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the U.S. does not change its behavior and accept Iran’s conditions to end the war, the newly appointed secretary of Ira… -
U.S. says it revoked more than 175,000 visas under Trump
The State Department said Monday that under the Trump administration it had revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign citizens whom it accused of committing crimes and endanger… -
Trump said to have secretly used military jet to leave Turkey amid threats
Top administration officials engaged in an elaborate deception to spirit President Donald Trump out of Turkey during the NATO summit there last month, transporting him in a cateri… -
Television and radio – August 11, 2026
ON THE AIR Listings are for Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom analog/digital. *—premium station. **—retelecast. ***—delayed. Check your TV guide for latest updates. Category Event Time… -
‘Dangerously Close To Capacity’: Maui Weighs $53M Kīhei Desalination Plant
Community members gave the idea a lukewarm reception when the Maui Department of Water Supply shared details. -
He Oversaw Airports And Billions Of Dollars. Now He’s Accused Of Taking Bribes
Ford Fuchigami, who is on leave pending a review of his work, had "an extraordinary career as a public servant" before being charged in Hawaiʻi's latest political corruption case. -
Neal Milner: The State Will Never Win Public’s Trust In The Bribery Case
No matter how it turns out, the public will never like how the state handles the bribery case because it can't solve the real problem — money in politics. -
Maui Surf Forecast for August 12, 2026
Surf along south and west facing shores will continue to remain elevated as overlapping south swells continue to fill in around the islands through tonight. A... -
Women’s competition called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA
Women's Round One has been called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Stop No. 7 of the 2026 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). After three days saw t… -
Nearly 3,500 rooftop solar systems added to Hawaiian Electric grids during first half of 2026
Hawaiian Electric customers continued to add rooftop solar systems at a solid pace through the first six months of 2026 despite the loss of the federal clean energy tax credit at … -
CEO Jeff Gilbreath to move on from Hawai‘i Community Lending, search opens for new CEO
With HCL’s current momentum and readiness, Gilbreath expects that within 10 years, HCL will be a $200-million loan fund serving 250 families with affordable mortgage financing eac…