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Honolulu Landing in Puna eyed for preservation
The Hawaii County Council is renewing its push to acquire a historic stretch of coastal land in Puna, urging the Department of Finance to proceed with the purchase of a 364-acre property in Pahoa using dedicated conservation funds. The Hawaii...

Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa’s legend grows in defeat
MARCO GARCIA-IMAGN IMAGES Hawaii Rainbow Warriors placekicker Kansei Matsuzawa (17) reacts after making the winning field goal over the Stanford Cardinal during the second half at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. TUCSON, ARIZ. >> With...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 31, 2025
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Occasional showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 66 to 73 near the shore to 53 to 61 at 4000 feet. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Sunday: Partly sunny with...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 31, 2025
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Sunday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 3-5 3-5 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy until 6 PM, then partly cloudy....

Weathering the Storm: How Ismailia’s Mango Industry Is Adapting to Climate Change Challenges
Perched upon the tranquil waters of the Suez Canal lies ‘the city of charm and beauty,’ Ismailia. Snugly situated between Suez to the south and Port Said to the north, Ismailia is a city rich in culture. The governorate by the same name, of which...

Two civilian workers indicted over Pearl Harbor fuel leak that poisoned tap water on Hawaii
Two civilian workers have been indicted after allegedly providing the Hawaii Department of Health with false data over a catastrophic fuel spill that tainted the state's drinking water in 2021, sickening thousands. John Floyd, former deputy...

Column: Build a future where Hawaii workers can thrive
As covered by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) makes the claim that the equitable distribution of income in Hawaii makes Hawaii one of the most equal states in the country. While this...

Richard Borreca: Hawaii Data Book facts reveal our changing state
One of the steady consistencies of Hawaii state government is the annual publication of the State of Hawaii Data Book. It is nowhere close to being a toe-curling read, but it gathers together an amazing account of the many measurable facts of...

Column: ‘Green’ council’s key role in Hawaii’s future
COURTESY PHOTO / OCTOBER 2023 Restoring coral reefs that protect shorelines and sustain fisheries are among possible projects suggested for the new Green Fee Advisory Council to consider. Above, The Nature Conservancy and the Ka‘upulehu Marine...
Arizona’s defense leads way to dominant win over Hawaii
Arizona’s defense produced five turnovers that resulted in 23 points, and it held Hawaii to 67 yards on the ground in the Wildcats’ 40-6 season-opening victory Saturday at Tucson, Ariz. The Wildcats routed the Rainbow Warriors (1-1) despite having...

A paved path 1,000 meters below the Pacific? Scientists spot a mysterious ‘yellow brick road’ near Hawaii, and humans didn’t build it
An expedition to the deep-sea Liliʻuokalani Ridge in 2022, just north of the Hawaiian Islands, revealed a mysterious sight: an ancient dried-up lake bed seemingly paved with a “yellow brick road” stretching across the ocean floor. The discovery,...

Sustainable aviation fuel sales agreement signed for Hawaiian Airlines Osaka-Honolulu flights
Hawaiian Airlines will blend sustainable aviation fuel on select flights between Osaka and Honolulu. Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will be incorporating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on flights between Osaka, Japan, and Honolulu, Hawai‘i...

An investment in the future of BYU–Hawaii: Ground broken for major renovations to renew Laie campus
30 Aug 2025, 5:33 p.m. MDT In speaking about the major renovations about to commence across BYU–Hawaii’s campus, University President John S.K. Kauwe III’s voice became thick with emotion. “When I think about our students, what they should take...

Battle over cruise ship curbs as industry launches law suit over Hawaii tax
Hawaii has announced a new plan to reduce cruise ship calls on the island, aiming for a 75% reduction by 2035. This will be a gradual process, initially aiming to cut calls by 50%. But the cruise industry is now challenging Hawaii’s ability to do...

Roseanne Barr lists massive Hawaiian ranch after relocating her life to Texas
Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Roseanne Barr's ranch in Hawaii is looking for a new owner. The 72-year-old actress has listed her 46-acre ranch on the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii for $1.95 million, in partnership with...

Auli'i Cravalho Reveals How Her Hawaiian Roots Keep Her Grounded: 'Hasn't Steered Me Wrong Yet' (Exclusive) By Kimberlee Speakman and Nathan Vinson
NEED TO KNOW Auli'i Cravalho told PEOPLE at the Variety Power of Young Hollywood event that the lessons she learned from her upbringing in Hawaii haven't "steered me wrong yet" She noted that Hawaii is "also steeped in Kona, in meaning, in...

Hawaii women's volleyball suffers reverse-sweep stunner to Marquette on opening night
HONOLULU — Six unfulfilled chances to end its match against Marquette in a sweep cost the Hawaii women’s volleyball team more than just a set. The steep price was about half the opening-night crowd — and whatever energy it could’ve supplied for a...

Maui Film commissioner to talk industry at Kihei-Wailea Rotary on Sept . 10
Brian Kohne Maui Film Commissioner Brian Kohne will be the guest speaker at 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea. According to organizers, the film office is dedicated to creating opportunities for local creatives in...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 30, 2025
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with isolated showers after midnight. Lows 64 to 71 near the shore to 51 to 57 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 30, 2025
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Saturday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 4-6 4-6 4-6 3-5 TONIGHT Weather Sunny until 6 PM, then partly cloudy. Isolated...