Special $50M state fund authorized to help Hawaii nonprofits

Hawaii nonprofits affected by federal funding cuts should get ready to apply for grants from a special $50 million state fund created by a bill signed into law Wednesday. Gov. Josh Green authorized the new fund by signing Senate Bill 933, which he said …

Scientists discover that Scotland's volcanic landscape 'once rivalled Hawaii'

Scientists have long understood that islands such as Skye, Mull, Eigg, Canna and Staffa as well as parts of the mainland were formed from lava flows, however, the way the lava came to the surface has been debated by scientists for over 100 years.   In …

CHEER: Port Angeles seniors qualify for All-American trip to Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor

PORT ANGELES — In cheerleading, when the term “All-American,” is used, it refers to an individual award or title recognizing a cheerleader’s exceptional skills, leadership and positive qualities. It signifies a high level of achievement and is often …

You gotta LAVA our Hawaii Weather: Deeper look at how lava played a role in today's dust/ash devil

Hawaii Insurance Market Makeover: A Win for Condo Owners

Insurance premiums are out of control. Condo owners are struggling to keep up. Properties teetering on the edge of being uninsurable. Sound familiar? If you own a condo in Hawaii, you know the struggle. That’s why Senate Bill 1044 is such a big deal. …

WATCH: Lava spews more than 1,200 feet high from Mount Kilauea in Hawaii

HAWAII (KRDO) -- Lava spewed roughly 1,200 feet into the air at Mount Kilauea on Wednesday. Our live stream has ended, but you can watch the recording above. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says there has been no significant earthquake activity detected …

Scotland's ancient Hawaii: Volcanic vents that forged the Hebrides discovered

A discovery likened to finding a needle in a haystack has confirmed that Scotland’s dramatic volcanic landscape “once rivalled the fiery activity of modern-day Hawaii”, experts said. Geologists from the University of Aberdeen have confirmed that cracks in …

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 10, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Thursday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 East Facing 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 South Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 TONIGHT Weather Mostly sunny until 6 PM, then mostly cloudy. Numerous showers …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 10, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows 64 to 71 near the shore to 50 to 58 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Thursday: Partly sunny with scattered …

Hawaii remains mostly clear of measles despite record high numbers in the U.S.

Measles cases have surged across the nation in 2025 so far, while Hawaii has only had very few cases reported this year. While cases in the mainland reached over 1,000 in 2025, there have only been two reported in the islands.