19+ hour, 36+ min ago  (663+ words) Hawaii State Climotologist Pao-Shin Chu points to Hawaii as he explains hurricane paths. Hurricane season is coming " and the likelihood of an El Nino cycle only will increase the probability that one could hit the Hawaiian Islands. El Nino cycles…...

19+ hour, 36+ min ago  (95+ words) West Hawaii Today The BIIF judo championship tournament was held Saturday at Waiakea High School. Cooper Flagg edges Kon Knueppel in close NBA Rookie of the Year race Kyle Tucker's walkoff single caps Dodgers' rally past Marlins NBA roundup: Magic…...

19+ hour, 36+ min ago  (220+ words) A Kailua-Kona grand jury last week indicted a 21-year-old Kansas man who allegedly stabbed the 62-year-old captain of a snorkeling tour boat April 16 during a cruise. The indictment charges Avery Nissen of Overland Park with attempted second-degree murder plus first…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago  (1359+ words) Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) dunks against Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) during the second quarter Monday during Game 4 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. (Mike Watters-Imagn Images) Desmond Bane scored 22 points…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (604+ words) The championship stages are officially set. The BIIF softball semifinals wrapped up this weekend, and Wednesday's Division I and II island championships are expected to be exciting ones. In Saturday's decisive Game 3 of the DI semis, No. 2 Hilo edged third-seeded…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1056+ words) Hilo and Kealakehe girls water polo battle in the KCAC pool during Saturday's BIIF Water Polo Championship at KCAC. (Conor Langs/West Hawaii Today) Kealakehe junior Sola Laliberte looks to pass the ball during Saturday's BIIF Water Polo Championship at…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (764+ words) COURTESY OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Office of Hawaiian Affairs leaders met with U. S. Rep. Carlos Gimenezj, R-Fla. , and other lawmakers and Pentagon officials during a three-day visit to Washington, D. C. , last week to discuss the future of military-leased lands in Hawaii. Office…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (492+ words) The home page of the new Coastal Zone Management Atlas tool launched by the county this month. Residents interested in learning more about coastal zoning on Hawaii Island have a new tool at their fingertips. The Hawaii County Planning Department…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (436+ words) At this critical moment for American democracy, Hawaii's Legislature and governor have a chance to lead. By passing Senate Bill 2471, they can begin to undo the damage caused by the U. S. Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. Citizens United opened the door…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (432+ words) While Hawaii is often recognized as one of the healthiest states in the nation, the picture here on Hawaii Island tells a different story. Our island faces higher rates of heart attacks, coronary heart disease, hypertension hospitalizations, and stroke deaths…...