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Kupuna Softball Tournament Winners Announced
The Department of Parks & Recreation’s Elderly Activities Division announced the winners of this year’s 49th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Tournament. The outcome of the tournament helps determine the seeding for the 48th Hawai‘i State Senior Softball Tournament, which will take place at Old A’s Ballfields at Kailua Park in Kona from August 6-8.
500+ earthquakes recorded on Kilauea in 24 hours
HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) – The ground below Kilauea continues to rumble. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) says it has recorded more than 500 earthquakes in the area in just the last 24 hours. As of 10 a.m. on Thursday, of the more...
Update on Kilauea: Seismic activity intensifies
An update this morning on Kilauea: lots of seismic activity in the upper East Rift Zone. There have been nearly one thousand earthquakes since Monday, including now about 25 since 5 a.m. this morning. Kilauea is not erupting; the current volcano level remains in advisory with an aviation code of yellow.
16-year-old arrested on Oahu in connection with fatal shooting in Colorado
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 16-year-old wanted for murder and other crimes in Colorado was arrested this week in Windward Oahu on an extradition warrant, Honolulu police said. The teen’s identity is not being released because he is a juvenile. HPD’s Criminal Investigation Division was asked to assist the Department...
Japanese Chamber of Commerce preps for upcoming inauguration
"This year’s theme is 'Revitalize with Relevance: Building Resilience.' It emphasizes our commitment to continual improvement, staying relevant in a dynamic environment, and fostering resilience in the face of challenges."
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 25–31, 2024
Cheer on the next generation of hula dancers at this prestigious annual contest exclusively for pint-sized competitors aged 6–12 years old. Similar to the Merrie Monarch Festival format, watch performances for Kahiko and ‘Auana categories as well as individual Miss and Master Keiki Hula awards. Plus, enjoy a vendor village at the Exhibition Hall with a craft and fashion fair, a display of historic Hawaiian memorabilia and an entertainment stage.
Dredging Underway at Honolulu Harbor
Maintenance dredging is currently underway at the Honolulu Harbor, located on the southern coast of the island of O‘ahu, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District. This is the third maintenance dredging project that the Corps has undertaken this year in Hawai‘i. Honolulu Harbor is the...
Italy's oldest naval vessel, the Amerigo Vespucci, docks in Honolulu for public tours
HONOLULU — Described as “the most beautiful ship in the world,” the Italian Navy’s most senior vessel, Amerigo Vespucci, will dock at Pier 9 at Honolulu Harbor for four days and the Italian Navy invites the public for free tours, July 25-28. The nearly 100-year-old sailing ship is currently on its second circumnavigation of the globe that began in 2023 and will continue through 2025. With 93 years of service under its belt, the ship will be at sea for 20 months and visit 36 ports in 32 countries.
9-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After E-Bike Collision in Wahiawa
A nine-year-old boy has been hospitalized with serious injuries following an incident in Wahiawa where he was struck by a car while operating an e-bike. Reports from Hawaii News Now detail that the collision occurred near the intersection of Makaweo Avenue and Manua Street at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mobile preschool gets $2M grant to expand resources in Lahaina
A $2 million grant from the Maui Strong Fund has been awarded to Ka Paʻalana Family-Child Interaction Learning, helping support the expansion of its mobile preschool to Lahaina. Ka Paʻalana Family-Child Interaction Learning offers culturally-grounded and trauma-informed programming for preschoolers. The mobile preschool plans to use the money...
Structural concerns with Lahaina's iconic smokestack prompts road closure
Lahaina’s iconic Pioneer Mill smokestack may pose safety concerns, according to county officials. Those precautions have prompted the closure of parts of Lahainaluna Road. There is evidence of cracking and cement breakage around the base of the smokestack structure. But Maui County Department of Public Works Director Jordan Molina...
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