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California Surf Museum pays tribute to pioneering surf photographer, starts photo contest
A little over 110 years ago, a Berkeley-educated engineer put together what is considered by some to be the first book of surfing.
Defense attorney in Hawaii love triangle murder trial says acupuncturist cheated with multiple women
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii man charged with murder in the shooting death of the acupuncturist who was having an affair with his wife wasn’t the only person with a motive to kill him, a defense attorney told jurors at the start of the trial.
Rare July whale sighting thrills onlookers
Crew and guests on Hawaiian Adventures, a whale watching, snorkel and manta dive operator, were treated to a rare sight on Wednesday.
Police: Suspect ransacks Kona store, shoots officer with own Taser
Police arrested and charged a California man Tuesday with numerous offenses, including terroristic threatening and assault, stemming from an incident that occurred July 11 at a retail establishment in Kailua-Kona.
Hilo man charged with intimidating witness in domestic abuse case
A 36-year-old Hilo man allegedly threatened his 51-year-old ex-girlfriend and told her that if she didn’t drop a felony domestic abuse charge against him, he would strangle her.
Narcan distributed islandwide to reverse opioid overdoses
Over 700 doses of Narcan, a nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdoses, have been distributed to restaurants, bars, hotels and nightclubs on Hawaii Island.
Long recovery ahead for East Hawaii man injured in head-on car crash
A 23-year-old Papaaloa man critically injured in a head-on collision June 16 on Daniel K. Inouye Highway is on a long and painful road to recovery.
Hurricane Calvin strengthens in Eastern Pacific
Hurricane Calvin has is quickly strengthening in the Eastern Pacific.
Calvin the third hurricane of the 2023 season
Calvin became a hurricane overnight, the third hurricane of the 2023 Pacific hurricane season.
County reports 2 new COVID deaths
Two new deaths from COVID-19 were recorded in Hawaii County this week, one man between the ages of 60 and 69 and a woman over the age of 80.
Wainaku Street to be resurfaced today
Drivers should expect roadwork and delays today on Wainaku Street from Hau Lane northbound to ‘Ohana Place.
Report examines ‘long COVID’ in Hawaii
Reports of “long COVID-19” are rising throughout Hawaii, especially among Native Hawaiians and Filipinos, according to a new report from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, or UHERO.
Anti-nepotism law takes effect in Hawaii
A new law took effect Tuesday prohibiting nepotism across state government — particularly for the 60,000 employees in the executive branch — but notably exempts the state Legislature and Judiciary.
Wetter-than-normal trend continues for S. Kona, but in East Hawaii, June was abnormally dry
The Kona coffee belt experiences its rainy season when most of the rest of the state experiences its dry season, starting in May and extending into the summertime.
Honolulu poised to become first U.S. city to require Narcan in bars, nightclubs
HONOLULU — The Honolulu City Council passed a bill Wednesday that would make Honolulu the first city in the United States to require that bars, nightclubs and other high-risk venues keep doses of naloxone nasal spray Narcan on-site.
Man acquitted in 1982 cold-case murder
The eight men and four women of the jury grappled with the choices given in the cold-case murder trial of a 63-year-old Florida dental hygienist: guilty or not guilty of second-degree murder in the 1982 beating and strangulation death of a 25-year-old Delta Air Lines reservations clerk whose body was found in Nuuanu.
Tropical Storm Calvin far away, but moving toward Central Pacific
Tropical Storm Calvin is moving westward toward the Central Pacific Basin, according to forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer known for filming inside waves, dies in surfing accident
HONOLULU — Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves, has died after a surfing accident in Indonesia. He was 44.
Police: Missing Volcano man found
UPDATE: Police report that 68-year-old Wayne Knapstad, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Volcano on Sunday, in good health.
Hilo resiliency hub clears final EA
A proposed resiliency hub in Hilo is one step closer to reality after the publication of a final environmental assessment last week.