Weather
Football-sized Rocks Fall from Sky at Hawaii's Kīlauea Volcano
Lava fountains reach over 1,000 feet high during latest eruption.
Kilauea Eruption Prompts Temporary Highway Closures
Lava fountains reach 1,000 feet, raining down volcanic debris on Hawaii's Big Island
Hawaii Braces for Extreme Rainfall as Kona Low Approaches
Flood watches issued as state prepares for up to 20 inches of rain in just 5 days, exceeding March averages by 3 times.
Health
Measles Case Confirmed in Oʻahu Visitor
Hawaiʻi health officials investigating potential exposures on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaii Confirms Measles Case in Vaccinated Visitor
Exposure alerts issued for several locations across Oahu and Hawaii Island
Hawaii Care Choices Expands Palliative Care to North Hawaii
New clinic-based model offers in-person and telehealth visits for patients in Hamakua, Waimea, and North and South Kohala.
Business
Hawaii Flower Leis Face Competition from Cheaper Imports
Lawmakers consider new rules to support local lei producers
Maui Planning Commission Rejects Proposal to Save 4,500 Vacation Rentals
The future of thousands of short-term rentals on Maui is uncertain after the commission voted against creating new hotel zoning districts.
Maui Golf Courses Barred from Using Potable Water for Irrigation
Environmental group Earthjustice prevails in effort to prevent Kapalua Resort from tapping groundwater during drought
Economics
Letter Calls for Simple, Effective Laws to Address Hawaii Affordability
Honolulu resident argues that complicated legislation won't lower costs for local families
Hawaiʻi Exits Recession, Growth Stays Modest
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization forecasts gradual recovery for state's economy
Honolulu Families Face Rising Costs as Inflation Climbs
Grocery and restaurant bills rise as food prices push local inflation up 2.4% over the past year
Crime
Pāhoa Man Charged with Firearm Offenses
Kawika Benny Kahee arrested for possession of a 'ghost gun' and other firearms violations
Hawaii Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend, Stabbing Ex-Wife on Furlough
John Nihipali Sr. charged with murder, attempted murder after alleged crimes while out of prison on work release
Honolulu Man Out on Work Furlough Fatally Stabs Girlfriend, Critically Injures Estranged Wife
John Nihipali Sr. allegedly killed his girlfriend and attacked his estranged wife while on a work release program.
