Felicia Weakens to Remnant Low; Hawaii Braces for Larger Surf

Former Tropical Storm Felicia weakened to a remnant low south of Hawaii. The system will bring elevated surf to south- and southeast-facing shores but poses no direct threat to the islands.

May 18

HDOT closes H-1 lanes overnight for pavement repairs

May 18

George Ariyoshi, Hawaii's longest-serving governor and first Asian American state chief executive, dies at 100

May 18

Hilo man indicted in $360K theft from Kamehameha Schools

A former Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi employee faces felony charges for allegedly stealing $360,000 over three years using his access to internal financial systems.

May 18

Celebrini Named Canada's World Championship Captain; Sharks to Pick 20th in 2026 Draft

Macklin Celebrini will captain Team Canada at the World Championships, with Sidney Crosby serving as an alternate captain. The San Jose Sharks will have the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This pick was obtained from Edmonton via the Jake Walman trade.

May 18

Thunder Secure Victory, Cement Top Western Conference Spot

May 18

Eagles Soar Past Commanders, 34-24

May 18

NBA Considers Modified Lottery System to Discourage Tanking

May 18

Hawaii Visitor Spending Surges Past Pre-COVID Levels as Arrivals Lag Behind

Hawaii's visitor spending hit $1.91 billion in February 2026, up 10.3% year over year, as the state pursues higher-spending tourists rather than volume growth.

May 18

Construction boom transforms Big Island resorts and housing market

May 18

The Week's Weirdest: Underground Chickens, Airborne Dentures, and One Determined Raccoon

A homeowners association discovers an illegal basement poultry operation, a man loses his teeth mid-skydive, and wildlife officials respond to their strangest call in years.

May 18

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 18

Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies

Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active NBA player, died Tuesday. His legacy extends beyond basketball, impacting LGBTQ+ representation in sports.

May 18

Indiana Clinches CFP National Championship

May 18

Arsenal Defeats Manchester City; Premier League Title Race Tightens

May 18

Ekitike Suffers Achilles Tendon Rupture, Out for Season

May 18

Flowers Links Ravens' Injuries to Harbaugh's Practice Intensity

May 18