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Saturday, May 9, 2026
Oahu Median Home Price Tops $1.2M Record in 2026 Boom
Oahu's single-family home prices shattered records at a median $1,205,000 in February 2026, up 1.7% from last year amid fierce buyer demand. Homes flew off the market in just 17 days on average, while a condo tower construction surge fuels Honolulu's urban price spike of 8% year-over-year. For local buyers, the milestone signals tougher times ahead in Hawaii's hottest housing market.
Today's Sections
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Pahoa Man Charged in Big Island Fumigation Burglaries
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a 49-year-old Pahoa man for burglarizing homes during fumigation, including a Hilo residence tented for pests. Tyson Kyle Prim faces multiple felony charges with $111,000 bail after stolen goods were targeted in Puna and South Hilo. Authorities recovered items and warn residents to secure valuables during treatments.
May 9
Pahoa Raid Nets 7 Guns, Meth Lab, Pipe Bombs in Big Meth Bust
May 9
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity
Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.
May 9
The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?
May 9
Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground
May 9
Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life
May 9
Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms
May 9
State News
Read Section →Oahu Median Home Price Tops $1.2M Record in 2026 Boom
Oahu's single-family home prices shattered records at a median $1,205,000 in February 2026, up 1.7% from last year amid fierce buyer demand. Homes flew off the market in just 17 days on average, while a condo tower construction surge fuels Honolulu's urban price spike of 8% year-over-year. For local buyers, the milestone signals tougher times ahead in Hawaii's hottest housing market.
May 9
Maui Gold Pineapple Expands with Freezer Equipment, Eyes Full Production
May 9
UH's Grow Our Own Grants Battle Hawaii's Teacher Exodus
May 9
Waikiki Firm Lands $300M State Bonds for 400-Room Hotel Tower
May 9
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