Rosy U.S. summer travel forecast excludes Hawaii
Travel to Hawaii from the mainland has been slowing down since before the Maui wildfires, and has continued into the start of this year. Read more
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Travel to Hawaii from the mainland has been slowing down since before the Maui wildfires, and has continued into the start of this year. Read more
In the realm of quantum physics, where the laws of classical physics break down and small particles misbehave, a new and intriguing concept has emerged: quantum smell. Read more
I am often asked where I get the ideas for my Friday columns. Sometimes it begins with a story or question from a reader. Read more
Kamren Adams is charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree terroristic threatening in connection with an alleged break-in and standoff at an Ocean View home. Read more
The Honolulu Police Department opened a first-degree attempted murder case after a 45-year-old man allegedly rammed his girlfriend’s car and shot at her in the Makapuu area at about 6 a.m. Thursday. Read more
The Hawaii Rise Foundation and its community partners are offering $25,000 in scholarships to high school graduating seniors residing on the Big Island. Read more
Malakai “Mo” Maumalanga was fatally shot in March 2021 over a drug debt involving eight pounds of methamphetamine, according to federal court documents. Read more
Benioff and wife Lynne have lived on Hawaii island for many years with their family. Read more
National Weather Service meteorologist Thomas Vaughan said the state will likely see increased rainfall at least through Saturday. Read more
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Before the votes, members of the public expressed support for the creation of an independent Ocean Safety Department. Read more
Since 2015 the percentage of Oahu’s homeless population that is unsheltered has increased steadily (to 62% from 40%), while the percentage that is sheltered has decreased (to 38% from 60%). Read more
Kupu, Hawaii’s leading conservation and youth education nonprofit organization, has announced the addition of the following members to its team. Read more
The Waianae Coast had the largest concentration of homeless people with 783, or 28% of Oahu’s unsheltered population. Read more
A Hawaii consumer protection agency wants to remind rental housing landlords and prospective tenants that a new law limiting tenant screening fees took effect May 1. Read more
Heavy construction is set to begin at the Kilohana temporary housing site in Lahaina later this week and will last approximately six months, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday. Read more
Sal Salangsang plays a comedic trickster in ‘Auana, the new Cirque du Soleil show slated to debut Dec. 15 in Waikiki. Read more
The Planning Commission will have until June 3 to issue its final written decision. Read more
Thousands of people in Hawaii are ticketed each year, at rates higher than other states, according to a report by the Hawai‘i Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice. Read more
Drowning has been the leading cause of death in Hawaii for children from 2018 to 2022. Read more
Kihei native Savannah Gankiewicz was crowned Miss USA 2023 at a special coronation ceremony Wednesday, amid controversy surrounding the Miss USA organization after both the former Miss USA 2023 and former Miss Teen USA 2023 resigned last week. Read more