A Big Island man was arrested Dec. 30 on suspicion of attempted murder and other offenses after an alleged shooting incident on a North Hawaiʻi highway early that morning in [...]
As the final hours of 2023 fade into 2024, we want to wish you a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! That’s the Hawaiian way of saying Happy New Year. Hawaii really knows [...]
The airline stowaway incident this week made us reflect on a similar incident that happened here in Hawaii. In that amazing and, to this day, unexplained miracle, a 15-year-old flew [...]
Rescue personnel are constantly trying to warn the uninitiated about places like Sandy Beach. But more people are going there anyway. Which beaches on Oahu are the most dangerous? Honolulu [...]
Next Game: at CSU Bakersfield 1/4/2024 | 5:00 P.M. HT ESPN+ ESPN Honolulu Jan. 04 (Thu) / 5:00 P.M. HT at CSU Bakersfield [...]
December 31, 2023, 3:00 AM HST The first monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System in 2024 is scheduled for Jan. 2 at 11:45 a.m. The siren [...]
One person’s recent actions have sounded alarms on both sides of issues regarding tourism and wildlife. To those advocating for mindful, responsible tourists, this event is an example of why [...]
Amos Lonokailua-Hewett will take the helm Monday. He previously served 25 years in the county’s fire department. A Maui Fire Department veteran has been named the new head of the [...]
Next Game: CSU Bakersfield 1/4/2024 | 6:00 P.M. HT Spectrum Sports ESPN Honolulu Jan. 04 (Thu) / 6:00 P.M. HT CSU Bakersfield [...]
Barbara Smith. Photo Courtesy: Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance A record $3.5-million gift to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa from the Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation will fund the music department’s first-ever [...]
Civil Beat’s photographers spent the holiday week covering the community on Oahu. We share with you the Japanese New Year’s tradition of mochitsuki, big surf on the North Shore and [...]
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. This week’s article was written by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist [...]
Financial details have not been released because the City Council must finalize the deal. A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed against the City and County of [...]
December 29, 2023, 4:30 PM HST The Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement’s Illegal Fireworks Task Force seized an additional 17.5 tons of illegal fireworks Friday during a routine tariff inspection [...]
Mahalo to Angie Harold for sharing this fun shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. In this picture, Angie is enjoying a tasty and refreshing shave ice in Waikiki. She [...]
One of our favorite restaurants in Hawaii just surfaced as an award winner. This time, it comes courtesy of the New York Times, which ranked this dessert at Fete in [...]
The deputy water commissioner told one state lawmaker he didn’t want to be ‘an obstacle.’ But he’s not commenting publicly. A state water official championed by Native Hawaiian and environmental [...]
December 28, 2023, 9:22 PM HST A Big Island man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for stabbing his ex-girlfriend multiple times and causing her life-threatening injuries more [...]
In endless pronouncements even in the past few days, from the hanging-from-a-thread Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and its marketing partners, the word is out, and the messaging is clear on [...]
The best way to protect Hawaii’s unique flora and fauna is before they are listed as endangered. Fifty years ago, on Dec. 28, 1973, Congress passed a revised Endangered Species [...]
Story Links HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team opens the Big West schedule by taking on Cal State Fullerton on Saturday Dec. 30 at Titan Gym [...]
Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Today: Mostly sunny. Breezy. Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 81 near the shore to 66 to 71 [...]
Don’t rush into things, especially major decisions. You have plenty of time. I was a board member for Coffey Strong which was formed after our fire to help our neighborhood, [...]
Story Links HONOLULU— The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team begins its Big West schedule with a meeting versus Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Dec. 30 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan [...]
Minimum Wage to Increase to $14 on January 1 Posted on Dec 27, 2023 in News DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNOR JADE T. BUTAYDIRECTOR FOR [...]
December 27, 2023, 2:32 PM HST Mitchell Carroll. Photo Courtesy: Hawai‘i Police Department Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Mitchell Carroll of Hilo, who [...]
In light of ongoing flight delays, cancellations and diversions, including another one we just learned this morning, here’s the year-to-date performance of all U.S. airlines with flights to Hawaii. It’s [...]
It was an excruciating year for the islands and we need to work together to seek solutions to the challenges we face. My ohana tries our best to make time [...]
Story Links HONOLULU—University of Hawai'i softball head coach Bob Coolen released the full 2024 schedule which features 51 total games—24 non-conference and 27 Big West contests. Hawai'i will host three [...]
December 26, 2023, 3:07 PM HST Hawai‘i Island police have reclassified the Dec. 23, 2023, shooting of a Puna man to second-degree murder after the 39-year-old victim was pronounced dead [...]
We all want to make the most informed decision possible to avoid potential Hawaii travel delays. But when something goes wrong, then what? New rules that go into effect in [...]
A doctor treating four employees said the decision is “unconscionable” and will delay their ability to address the trauma they experienced. A group of Hawaii State Hospital workers who witnessed [...]
Story Links Purchase Individual Tickets HONOLULU – Individual match tickets for the 2024 University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior Volleyball season are currently on [...]
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Today Wednesday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM North Facing 6-8 6-8 8-12 8-12 East Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 South Facing [...]
The islands are a global hotspot for illegal fights and at the center of the cockfighting trade in the Pacific Rim. I commend Honolulu Civil Beat for promoting community safety [...]
Story Links LAS VEGAS — The University of Hawai'i men's and women's swimming and diving teams closed the UNLV Invitational with two individual wins, a program [...]
Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Today: Mostly sunny with isolated light showers. Highs around 81 near the shore to 66 to 71 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 10 [...]
Capitalize on the festive spirit of the holidays! Hawaiian Airlines has just unveiled a special Flash Sale that offers further reductions in Hawaii airfares compared with those seen recently. The [...]
On Maui, Proctor discovered the business of Santa Claus could be lucrative. He took the starring role on a series of catamaran boat cruises out of Maalaea Harbor. He morphed [...]
Next Game: Cal State Fullerton 12/30/2023 | 7:00 P.M. HT Spectrum Sports ESPN Honolulu Dec. 30 (Sat) / 7:00 P.M. HT Cal [...]
December 24, 2023, 4:39 PM HST * Updated December 24, 4:40 PM A 57-year-old man from Germany died on Christmas Eve after a snorkeling tour in waters off Kona and [...]
Amidst the twinkling lights and festive spirit of Christmas, Hawaii’s skies recently witnessed a strange and unique twist – two pre-Christmas flight diversions on the same route and day that [...]
The Broken Trust and Mailbox Conspiracy scandals are now history, but valuable lessons remain unlearned. Editor’s note: This article was published in the December 2023 issue of the Hawaii Bar [...]
Story Links IRVINE, Calif. – The defending Big West champion University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team was picked second in the preseason Big West coaches' poll. In addition, [...]
Hilo Today: Mostly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs around 79 near the shore to 60 to 65 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds [...]
With this week’s announcement that Alaska Airlines will raise checked bag fees by 17% in the next week, there’s a very clear indication of cost increases about to hit Hawaii [...]
The county has proposed making Olowalu the permanent site to store 400,000 cubic yards of contaminated material but the mayor will make the final decision. More than 200 people turned [...]
Next Game: at Cal State Fullerton 12/30/2023 | 12:00 P.M. HT Dec. 30 (Sat) / 12:00 P.M. HT at Cal State Fullerton History LOS ANGELES [...]
Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Today: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 76 to 81 near the shore to 61 to 66 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds 10 to 15 [...]
Something truly surprised us when we wrote about Hawaii’s downturn this holiday season, even having authored Beat of Hawaii for nearly two decades. That is the unprecedented number of regular [...]
