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U.S. House District 1 Race (D)

CASE, Ed

CASE, Ed

58.48%

63,679 votes

KEOHOKALOLE, Jarrett K.

KEOHOKALOLE, Jarrett K.

37.42%

40,740 votes

Lieutenant Governor Race (D)

KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.

KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.

66.14%

139,935 votes

BELATTI, Della Au

BELATTI, Della Au

26.04%

55,093 votes

As of Aug. 9, 2026 at 09:38 am

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Gov. Josh Green, Derek Kawakami head to the general election

Gov. Josh Green, Derek Kawakami head to the general election

Gov. Josh Green secured a spot on Hawaii’s Nov. 3 general election ballot, and Kauai Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami will be his running mate after cruising to victory in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor Saturday.

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Community-led efforts and government support define Maui wildfire recovery

Last updated 12:05 a.m.

U.S. Reps. Case, Tokuda moving on to November election

Last updated 12:53 a.m.
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Trevor Ozawa leads in Council race after Waters disqualified

Last updated 12:54 a.m.
63

Kokua Line: Is UH settling cyberattack lawsuit?

Last updated 12:05 a.m.

Breaking News

Maui man, 71, dies after Kahului attack; 2 men charged with murder

Last updated 3:05 p.m.
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Mother, infant daughter die after boat overturns in New York Harbor

Last updated 2:48 p.m.

2 killed, 4 hurt on Molokai when ATV overturns

Last updated 4:44 p.m.

3 men arrested for alleged sexual assault in Kalihi

Last updated 5:14 p.m.

Police seize 15 gambling machines, $2,700 in Ewa Beach raid

Last updated 1:52 p.m.

Taiwan simulates Chinese invasion as war games test defenses

Last updated 6:02 p.m.

Mother, stepdad allegedly tortured boy, 13, in Maili

Last updated 8:01 a.m.
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Hunter Biden says his father’s cancer is worsening

Last updated 3:58 p.m.

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Election 2026

Name recognition, incumbents shape OHA races

Name recognition, incumbents shape OHA races

Today

Gov. Josh Green, Derek Kawakami head to the general election

Gov. Josh Green, Derek Kawakami head to the general election

Today

Mayoral front-runners advance in neighbor island races

Mayoral front-runners advance in neighbor island races

Today

2 incumbent state lawmakers lose seats

2 incumbent state lawmakers lose seats

Today

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

2 killed, 4 hurt on Molokai when ATV overturns

2 killed, 4 hurt on Molokai when ATV overturns

Maui man, 71, dies after Kahului attack; 2 men charged with murder

Maui man, 71, dies after Kahului attack; 2 men charged with murder

Community-led efforts and government support define Maui wildfire recovery

Community-led efforts and government support define Maui wildfire recovery

Cell tower plan draws ire from Hawaii island residents

Cell tower plan draws ire from Hawaii island residents

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Hawaii News

Kakaako warehouse draws contention over tenant use

Kakaako warehouse draws contention over tenant use

Today

Community-led efforts and government support define Maui wildfire recovery

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hospitality leader was known as ‘Mr. Waikiki’

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Kokua Line: Is UH settling cyberattack lawsuit?

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Mail-in participation, in-person traffic reflect low enthusiasm

Updated 7:52 a.m.

Sports

Even after intense 3-hour practice, Warriors put in more work

Even after intense 3-hour practice, Warriors put in more work

Updated 12:05 a.m.

UH athletics triples fundraising from previous year

Updated 12:11 a.m.

Pearl City beats Curacao to win Little League (13-16) World Series

Updated 12:05 a.m.

QB Suguturaga guides No. 3 Kahuku past No. 6 Saint Louis

Updated 12:05 a.m.

‘Iolani beats Baldwin in Father Bray Memorial Football Classic

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Video

Crave

Kokua Line

Kokua Line: Is UH settling cyberattack lawsuit?

Kokua Line: Did state OK old ‘pirate ship’ at Ala Wai Harbor?

Kokua Line: Is newly arrived kolea male or female?

Kokua Line: Fines heavy for illegally taking spots for disabled

Kokua Line: Why must I sign in to visit Hawaiian Humane Society?

Puzzles and Games

Crossword

Eugene Scheffer Crossword

A daily puzzle known for its clever wordplay and balanced difficulty, for both novice and experienced solvers.

Crossword

Guesstionary

Decode the word in 6 daily tries. Green for right letters in place, yellow for right letters in wrong place, and gray for outliers.

Crossword

Classic Sudoku

Solve the 9x9 grid, fill in numbers 1 to 9 without repeats in rows, columns, or 3x3 subgrids.

Puzzles

Comics

Political Cartoons

Horoscopes

Editorial

Editorial: School repairs must be priority

Editorial: School repairs must be priority

Today

Column: Don’t be quick to judge CORE program

Column: Don’t be quick to judge CORE program

Today

Column: Renegotiate wastewater plant upgrade

Column: Renegotiate wastewater plant upgrade

Today

Letter: Can’t vote without more information

Letter: Can’t vote without more information

Today

Photo Galleries

People attend inaugural HNL-X Fandom event at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

People attend inaugural HNL-X Fandom event at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

Today

Taiwan forces simulate Chinese invasion

Taiwan forces simulate Chinese invasion

Today

Hawaii votes in the primary election

Hawaii votes in the primary election

Today

Hawaii primary election night: Key races and watch parties

Hawaii primary election night: Key races and watch parties

Aug. 8, 2026

Entertainment

Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming self-harm

Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming self-harm

Aug. 5, 2026

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ opens to $927M global box office

Aug. 2, 2026

Producer sues Netflix for $105M over missing Nicolas Cage movie

July 30, 2026

Maui fire heroes win over $1M on TV game show ‘The Wall’

July 27, 2026

Rearview Mirror: Book about Hawaii spies penned by granddaughter

July 24, 2026

Featured Columns

David Shapirio: If primaries are the problem, fix how they are done

David Shapirio: If primaries are the problem, fix how they are done

Updated 8:09 a.m.

Kokua Line: Is UH settling cyberattack lawsuit?

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Rearview Mirror: Newsletter readers regularly give boost to weekly column

Aug. 7, 2026

Kokua Line: Did state OK old ‘pirate ship’ at Ala Wai Harbor?

Aug. 7, 2026

Facts of the Matter: During ENSO climate cycle, Pacific Ocean shifts gears

Aug. 7, 2026

Crave

Roll into summer

Roll into summer

Aug. 5, 2026

Shuck it till you make it

Aug. 5, 2026

Refreshing salad is perfect grill day side dish

Aug. 5, 2026

It started with a pickle, ended up in the bolo head club

Aug. 5, 2026

Make takeout-style lo mein at home

Aug. 5, 2026

Seafood hits in Kailua-Kona

Aug. 5, 2026

Hawaii Prep World

‘Iolani beats Baldwin in Father Bray Memorial Football Classic

‘Iolani beats Baldwin in Father Bray Memorial Football Classic

Today

QB Suguturaga guides No. 3 Kahuku past No. 6 Saint Louis

QB Suguturaga guides No. 3 Kahuku past No. 6 Saint Louis

Today

Waipahu opens season with upset of Campbell

Waipahu opens season with upset of Campbell

Aug. 8, 2026

Hawaii high school football preseason opens with marquee matchups

Hawaii high school football preseason opens with marquee matchups

Aug. 6, 2026

Maui Wildfires

Community-led efforts and government support define Maui wildfire recovery

Community-led efforts and government support define Maui wildfire recovery

Today

Accounting twist for Maui wildfire expense helps HEI profit soar

Accounting twist for Maui wildfire expense helps HEI profit soar

Aug. 8, 2026

One ‘Ohana Fund reaches $175M in offers to Maui wildfire victims

One ‘Ohana Fund reaches $175M in offers to Maui wildfire victims

Aug. 7, 2026

Hawaii island groups get $625,000 for wildfire mitigation

Hawaii island groups get $625,000 for wildfire mitigation

Aug. 5, 2026

Archives

July 2020: Douglas passes closer to Oahu than any hurricane in modern history

Crime in Hawaii

3 men arrested for alleged sexual assault in Kalihi

3 men arrested for alleged sexual assault in Kalihi

Updated 5:14 p.m.

Maui man, 71, dies after Kahului attack; 2 men charged with murder

Updated 3:05 p.m.

Police seize 15 gambling machines, $2,700 in Ewa Beach raid

Updated 1:52 p.m.

Traffic

Bicyclist dies over a year after being hit by vehicle in Nanakuli

Bicyclist dies over a year after being hit by vehicle in Nanakuli

Aug. 7, 2026

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on H-2 near Ka Uka off-ramp

Aug. 2, 2026

Ocean View woman, 51, dies in rollover crash in Kau

Aug. 2, 2026

Health

Sun Noodle recalls tanmen kits over undeclared fish allergen

Sun Noodle recalls tanmen kits over undeclared fish allergen

Aug. 6, 2026

Mexican jalapenos tied to salmonella outbreak in 27 U.S. states

Aug. 6, 2026

FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine

Aug. 6, 2026

Obituaries

Don Nelson, Hall of Fame NBA coach and Celtics star, dies at 86

Don Nelson, Hall of Fame NBA coach and Celtics star, dies at 86

Updated 11:13 a.m.

Hospitality leader was known as ‘Mr. Waikiki’

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawai‘i Opera Theatre fixture had starring roles on- and offstage

Aug. 2, 2026

National news

Hunter Biden says his father’s cancer is worsening

Hunter Biden says his father’s cancer is worsening

Updated 3:58 p.m.

Mother, infant daughter die after boat overturns in New York Harbor

Updated 2:48 p.m.

Trump’s first Patriot Games offer $250K in scholarship money

Aug. 8, 2026

World news

Taiwan simulates Chinese invasion as war games test defenses

Taiwan simulates Chinese invasion as war games test defenses

Updated 6:02 p.m.

Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but U.S. must act to open Hormuz

Updated 11:59 a.m.

To save Japan’s heritage homes, people are shipping them across the world, including Hawaii

Updated 6 a.m.

Business

Kakaako warehouse draws contention over tenant use

Kakaako warehouse draws contention over tenant use

Today

Cell tower plan draws ire from Hawaii island residents

Today

American Airlines ends free business upgrades on some Hawaii routes

Aug. 8, 2026

Focus on Japan

Men in shorts shake up office culture

Men in shorts shake up office culture

Aug. 6, 2026

PHOTO: Drumming up festivities

July 30, 2026

Agency to develop AI typhoon forecaster

July 30, 2026

Travel

Vegas Advisor: Heart-shaped hotel planned for south Strip

Vegas Advisor: Heart-shaped hotel planned for south Strip

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – August 9, 2026

Today

Vegas Advisor: ‘Top Gun’ attraction could be in the works

Aug. 2, 2026

Recipes

Roll into summer

Roll into summer

Aug. 5, 2026

A simple side

Aug. 5, 2026

Flour power

July 29, 2026

Weather

Typhoon Dolphin hits China’s east coast, over 1 million evacuated

Typhoon Dolphin hits China’s east coast, over 1 million evacuated

Updated 8:07 a.m.

Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa; China shuts ports ahead of landfall

Aug. 7, 2026

Work to clear Manoa Stream begins, drawing questions from residents

Aug. 5, 2026