Hawaii income tax cuts hang in balance as legislative session nears end The fate of scheduled Hawaii income tax breaks through 2031 is headed for a showdown at the state Legislature. By ANDREW GOMES Honolulu Star-Advertiser April 16, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
Kona Walmart named top store in its region Kona Walmart recently held a day of celebration for associates after the store was honored as the 2025 Division 1 “Hometown Store of The Year” for Walmart’s Region 57, topping all other general... April 17, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Making history: Sherry Bird is Hawaii Police Department’s first female deputy chief “We’re all community policing officers, whether we’re assigned to Community Policing or not.” April 16, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Hearing set for two East Hawaii men accused of smuggling fireworks Two East Hawaii men accused by federal authorities of illegally importing fireworks into Hawaii from the mainland U.S. and distributing… April 16, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
Puna man sentenced to 40 years for sexually assaulting minors A 45-year-old Mountain View man was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting two minors and other… April 16, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
BIIF girls basketball: Salazar-Harrell, Soriano lead All-BIIF teams; Awa, Cazimero win Coach of the Year The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) recently released its All-League teams for the 2025-26 girls basketball season, and plenty of… April 17, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Guardians’ Parker Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th, beats O’s Guardians rookie Parker Messick carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before Leody Taveras led off with a single… April 17, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Runnin’ with Rani: Ideal weather for 18th annual Run for Hops KAILUA-KONA — After weeks of waiting, the 18th Annual Run for Hops 5K and 10K finally happened on Saturday, and… April 17, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Public invited to health and wellness event in Hilo on April 24 The state Department of Health’s Hawaii District Health Office, in partnersh... April 17, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
Hilo Chocolate Festival returns in May The Hilo Chocolate Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9,... April 17, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Waimea hospital hosts hiring event April 23 Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital is hosting a hiring event Thursday,... April 17, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Vibrant Hawaii seeks distribution sites for Summer Food Program After receiving more than 9,500 applications this year, Vibrant Hawaii is looking... April 17, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
News in brief for April 17 Woman who took 15 tequila shots on cruise awarded $300,000 April 17, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year KYIV — Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukraini... April 17, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to Congress WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted nutrition an... April 17, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to overturn former President Joe Biden&rsquo... April 17, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
People, not leaders, rule — Hungary shows us a blueprint for restoring democracy April 17, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents are playing catch-up April 17, 2026 | 3 MIN READ