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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order to end NPR and PBS Funding
(AP) — Citing the First Amendment, a federal judge on Tuesday agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing…
UH Hilo Softball Takes Trip to Japan for Culture and Competition
UH Hilo Softball is across the other side of the Pacific Ocean for a week-long trip to Japan.…
Legacy Land Conservation Grants Awarded for Fiscal Year 2026
Pristine coastal areas, culturally significant shorelines, native forest habitat and lands that support traditional practices and community access…
$1.5 Million Now Available for Wildlife Mitigation Projects Statewide
Grants of up to $300,000 are now available for high-impact, shovel-ready projects that reduce hazardous fuels and improve…
HPD Receives New Marked “Blue and White” Patrol Vehicles
The Hawaiʻi County Police Department has taken delivery of 18 new police-marked SUVs and 3 full-sized police-marked pickup…
Department of Health Continues to Respond to Kona Low Storm Impacts
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) continues to respond to the recent Kona Low storms, including environmental monitoring…
Merrie Monarch Travelers Reminded of Ohia Quarantine Restrictions
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) is reminding travelers attending this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival that…
Hawaiʻi County D.U.I. Stats: March 16-22
During the week of March 16, through March 22, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving…
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Gasoline prices across the United States climbed above $4 per gallon on Tuesday...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Washington, D.C.,...
President Trump signaled he is considering a dramatic escalation in the conflict with...
Spain has tightened its stance against U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran...
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BTS makes history on the Billboard charts with ‘Arirang’
BTS has set a new benchmark in music history with their fifth studio album Arirang and its’ lead…
Tate McRae, Twenty One Pilots, Kehlani, Gunna and more on lineup for Montreal’s Osheaga 2026
Montreal’s Osheaga Music and Arts Festival is gearing up for a major return this summer, with Tate McRae,…
Céline Dion announces stage comeback with Paris concert series
Celine Dion is officially returning to live performances with a highly anticipated 2026 concert series in Paris—her first…