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Two Pʻauilo men were arrested after a Hamakua shooting left a 37‑year‑old with a head wound; one faces attempted murder and weapons charges.
Weather & Environment in ...
Breezy ENE trades will bring gusts and spotty showers to Honolulu on Tuesday, July 14. Late-afternoon high tides could cause minor shoreline flooding.
A 21-year-old Hilo woman was killed Sunday night in a three-vehicle head-on collision on Alii Drive in Kailua‑Kona. Police say speed and suspected impairment are under investigation.
Gusty east‑northeast trades Monday with scattered morning showers; minor coastal flooding possible around afternoon high tides through Tuesday.
Federal filings and local reporting say a Waialua resident used Coinbase and other payment apps to move roughly $150,000 to Iran; he now faces federal charges and a July 13 hearing.
Food & Drinks in ...
State health inspectors closed Black Rock Pizza in Kailua‑Kona after finding rodent droppings and other critical violations. The shop must fix problems and pass a follow‑up inspection before reopening.
Hush Hush is a small speakeasy inside Pint + Jigger at Ala Moana, serving New Orleans style cocktails, barrel-aged pours and boozy slushies. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Arts & Culture in ...
David Odo, raised in Kailua and formerly director at the Georgia Museum of Art, will begin leading the Honolulu Museum of Art on Sept. 1 as the museum prepares for its 2027 centennial.
State and county officials say nurseries, landscapers and composters in West Hawaiʻi must complete BIISC training and hold DAB compliance agreements before moving mulch or potted plants.
Politics & Govt in ...
A sharp split at OHA erupted after four trustees filed court documents backing ousted CEO Stacy Ferreira, prompting a 5–1 vote to order withdrawal.
Parks & Nature in ...
Drone photogrammetry shows calves make up about 9% of Hawaiʻi Island spinner dolphins — well under the 17% expected for a stable population and prompting calls for time‑area closures.
Retail & Industry in ...
Grace Pacific confirmed it will buy HC&D's Maui quarry and is offering current employees the choice to stay after HC&D announced a closure that threatened layoffs.
A UH‑led modeling study warns coral decline could cost Hawaiʻi residents $1.8–$3 billion in lost recreational value by 2100, with disadvantaged communities hit hardest.
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