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February 11, 2026 | 2 MIN READ

The following is a list of local sports briefs.

February 11, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

At two free seminars later this month on Hawaii Island, an AARP fraud prevention expert will explain how artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency kiosks are being used to defraud kupuna....

February 11, 2026 | 2 MIN READ

Questioning bill about free public school lunches

February 10, 2026 | 4 MIN READ

This Saturday is Valentine’s Day, or The Feast of Saint Valentine, and the time to express your love, affection and friendship with cards, flowers, chocolate and romantic thoughts....

February 7, 2026 | 9 MIN READ

In early February, the flowering of Japanese cherry trees marks the beginning of spring in Hawaii. Today, the annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrating these trees and the ancient J...

February 7, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Members of the International Palm Society and Hawaii Island Palm Society are about to embark on an adventure from Vietnam to Thailand studying the palms of those regions. Some members are exte...

February 9, 2026 | 3 MIN READ

Joanne Fleener Coon

February 7, 2026 | 3 MIN READ

Collisions with animals have numerous costs

February 7, 2026 | 4 MIN READ

During Kilauea summit lava fountaining episode 41, residents and visitors shared their observations of tephra falling via email, phone calls, and on social media.

February 6, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

For those curious about the weather during Super Bowl watch parties, the forecast for East Hawaii is for heavy rain this weekend, especially on Sunday, according to the National Weather Servic...

February 5, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Hawaii Hilo Men’s Basketball bounced back with a 68-64 victory over Vanguard on Tuesday evening in Pacific West Conference play at the Freed Center for Leaders...

February 4, 2026 | 3 MIN READ

Why it’s important to keep Kohala, Kohala

February 4, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

The following is a list of local sports briefs.

February 4, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

American Savings Bank has awarded $135,000 to nine winning student teams from seven Hawaii public schools through its annual Bank for Education KeikiCo Business Plan Contest, a statewide stude...

February 3, 2026 | 2 MIN READ

A 48-year-old Hilo man is facing an attempted second-degree murder charge for allegedly hitting his 68-year-old father in the head with a hammer.

February 3, 2026 | 2 MIN READ

The first of four Big Island men convicted of a scam involving Hawaii County affordable housing credits was sentenced Friday in federal court.