Number of ICE arrests in Hawaii remains unknown

Federal agents ordered to arrest and deport every immigrant in the U.S. illegally are pausing enforcement actions targeting the agricultural industry, hotels and restaurants after appeals from the industries. Since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s …

Designer with ties to Hawaii killed at ‘No Kings’ protest

PHOTO COURTESY AH LOO GOFUNDME Samoan fashion designer with Hawaii ties Arthur Fosala “Afa” Ah Loo, 39, died Saturday after he was fatally shot at a “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City. Hawaii’s fashion community mourned the death of prominent Samoan …

13 named to Hawaii Swimming Hall

The Hawaii Swimming Hall of Fame named 13 inductees to its 2025 class on Monday. The board of directors makes the selections with individuals’ “accomplishments and contributions to the advancement of aquatic sport” in Hawaii. The inductees, with their name …

The Kings Parade and Hoolaulea celebrates legacy of Kamehameha and unity of Hawaii

On Saturday morning, challenges to The King’s Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a poked through the 108th annual celebration that was held on Rice Street from the Vidinha Stadium parking lot to the historic County Building. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already …

Hawaii Council votes to protect county staffers in wrongful death suit

The Hawaii County Council has voted to indemnify against liability former Department of Parks and Recreation director Maurice Messina, former deputy director Michelle Hiraishi and four current or former Parks and Rec employees in a wrongful death lawsuit …

Fast-Moving Brush Fire on Hawaii’s Maui Island Evacuates about 50 People

The fire started Sunday in a sparsely populated area with land set aside for Native Hawaiians, AP reported. Here’s what we know about the fire so far: The Kahikinui was initially estimated at 500 acres (202 hectares), but aerial surveys overnight put the …

National report on children’s well-being underscores Hawaii’s need for keiki support services

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - As U.S. Senators propose changes to the House-passed version of President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” advocates worry about federal cuts to critical social services for many Hawaii families. Summer keiki …

Lilo & Stitch and Hawaii Five-O actor David Hekili Kenui Bell dies at 57

 Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, best known for his appearances in the live-action version of Lilo & Stitch and Hawaii Five-O has died, his sister announced on Facebook. He was 57. "It is with a heavy heart I share that my sweet, generous, talented …

Fast-moving brush fire on Hawaii's Maui island evacuates about 50 people. No structures have burned

National report on children’s well-being underscores Hawaii’s need for keiki support services