$3,200 Federal Aid for Hawaii Families – Don’t Miss Out!

Families across Hawaii may soon receive a major financial boost, thanks to a new $3,200 federal aid package aimed at helping households deal with the rising cost of living. This initiative, part of a broader economic relief plan, is designed to support …

Hawaii Police recover 636 grams of fentanyl

Teenage German tourists handcuffed and deported from Hawaii over ‘suspicious’ hotel booking

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Chronic beach loss, infrastructure risks loom as parts of Hawaii sink

Fronting the Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki, a narrow concrete boardwalk stretches across what was once a sandy shoreline at Kawehewehe — one of four ancient Hawaiian healing sites in the area. Known as the Halekulani Boardwalk, the path connects beachgoers …

Hawaii lawmakers still working on torture bill

Recent high-profile cases of child torture and neglect that led to the deaths of two children on Oahu have sharpened the focus for police officers and prosecuting attorneys pushing Hawaii lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify torture and outline …

Billy Hull: Hawaii expected to face UC Irvine in semifinal must-win situation

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM / APRIL 12 Hawaii’s ‘Eleu Choy celebrated a point scored against Long Beach State during a Big West men’s volleyball match at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff on April 12. The Warriors rallied to defeat the …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 21, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with isolated showers after midnight. Lows 61 to 69 near the shore to 48 to 55 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of rain 50 …

Gas prices across Hawaii are lower than a year ago

Hawaii gas prices remained consistent across the state last week despite a dip nationwide. The statewide average price for regular unleaded as of Thursday was $4.51, which was 1 cent less than the previous week and 26 cents lower than a year ago, according …

Final mass for Easter held before Hawaii’s Catholic cathedral basilica closes for renovation

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It’s the last time the bells of Hawaii’s cathedral basilica will ring -- at least for awhile -- as major renovations are set to begin. The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace was built in 1843 in what’s now the heart of …

The Take: What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii?

PodcastPodcast, The Take The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam, and Hawaii are pushing back. The United States military is ramping up its presence in Japan, Guam and Hawaii as tensions with China grow …