El Nino not expected to bring more shark activity to Hawaii

The El Nino cycle brings numerous threats to Hawaii — drought, higher risk of hurricanes, and warmer sea surface temperatures that potentially could lead to coral bleaching. But unlike California, where El Nino’s warmer ocean temperatures are expected to …

Razor-thin margins separate candidates in three Hawaii primary races

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Three Hawaii primary races remained separated by razor-thin margins Sunday morning with just a handful of votes deciding the leaders. The latest statewide election printout, released shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday, shows incredibly …

Hawaii Democrats host Unity Breakfast after 2026 primary elections

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — The Democratic Party of Hawaii hosted its annual post-election Unity Breakfast on Sunday. The event brought together nominees, incumbents and officials to collaborate on the Democratic ticket for the general election. Ozawa leads …

Hawaii Democrats break bread after bruising primary

Democratic politicians in Hawaii made a group effort Sunday morning to smooth ruffled feathers and mend possibly hurt feelings during a ritual following primary elections. About 300 members of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i gathered in an Ala Moana Hotel …

Hawaii County Council split on bed and breakfast tax bill

Hawaii County Council member Heather Kimball. Amid ongoing efforts to regulate short-term vacation rentals on Hawaii island, the County Council is considering a proposal to create a new tax class for certain hosted short-term rentals. It would apply to …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 10, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows 68 to 76 near the shore to around 61 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Monday: Partly sunny with scattered showers …

Letter: Hawaii should have helmet laws, they save lives

I agree with Michael Shaw of Moiliili in his plea for more stringent helmet laws (“Adopt more stringent motorcycle safety laws,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, July 8). Every year we spend months in Asia, especially in Vietnam and the Philippines — on the roads …

Razor-thin margins separate candidates in several Hawaii primary races

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 10, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Monday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 East Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 South Facing 3-5 3-5 4-6 4-6 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers. Low Temperature In the mid 70s …

12th Hawaii Comedy Festival returns to HoMA’s Doris Duke Theatre with more laughs

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Comedy Festival is celebrating 12 years of original local laughs while supporting the islands’ comedians, writers, directors and actors. This year’s event runs Aug. 14 and 15 at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke …