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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has said National Guard troops — and U.S. Marines that Trump also deployed — are unnecessary to deal with demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles that have since spread to other parts of the country. Read more
Act 197 establishes a special state financial account to receive contributions including appropriations and donations from the U.S. government, the state, the city and the public to address contamination from Red Hill. Read more
Parks and Rec is working with long-time motor-sports advocate Li Cobian on the layout of the dirt track, which is intended as an interim racing site. Read more
A Hawaii Kai man, whose mental health has come under scrutiny by the court for nearly two years, will stand trial Friday on four counts of attempted murder in the 2023 stabbing of two roommates, then 37 and 46, and his landlord, who was then 74, according to police. Read more
London Maxwell Opendack was being held in lieu of $1 million bail. Read more
Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald said the court is taking the arguments under advisement and will issue its ruling at a later date. Read more
In a social media post, Tulsi Gabbard hailed the end of Quiet Skies as “a meaningful step towards restoring the trust of the American people and defending liberty.” Read more
The Center for Biological Diversity has filed suit against U.S. government agencies for failing to release public records on plans to land rockets at Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Read more
A few weeks ago, the Transportation Security Administration issued two security warnings to airport travelers. First, avoid the use of airport USB chargers. Read more
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The Queen’s Health Systems held a blessing ceremony on Tuesday to celebrate its newly expanded Emergency Department at its downtown campus. Read more
A Hilo family court judge extended a protective order until Nov. 23 brought by the 79-year-old mother of former UFC champion Jay Dee “B.J.” Penn III Opens in a new tab. Read more
The city has 11 community gardens, with a total of about 1,238 garden plots; 300 people are on the waiting list. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration says it’s seeking a developer to turn a vacant city-owned parcel in West Oahu into a mixed-use, transit-oriented development that will feature hundreds of affordable housing units. Read more
Honolulu Community Action Program Inc. has promoted Pauahi Leoiki to Head Start and Early Head Start ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance) program manager, previously from ERSEA family advocate. Read more
Higher borrowing costs and rising fees are prompting more cautious decision-making by prospective purchasers, especially those prioritizing affordability in the condo market, a new report indicates. Read more
Act 201 officially establishes Hawaii’s State Broadband Office within the state Department of Accounting and General Services. T Read more
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced Monday that Terry George, a longtime leader in Hawaii’s philanthropic community, will become its next chief executive officer and president, effective Aug. 1. Read more
An immigrant who was deported twice but allegedly managed to live in the U.S. illegally for more than 20 years faces federal prison time after she was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations agents in Honolulu on May 23. Read more
Hawaii’s children are increasingly affected by housing instability and parental job insecurity, ranking the state among the worst in the nation for economic well-being, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Read more
The SUN Bucks program is meant to ensure that school-age children who usually eat breakfast and lunch at school have access to healthy food during the summer break. Read more
This week the U.S. Army is commemorating its 250th birthday with a series of celebrations around the country. The Army, tracing its roots to rebels that fought the British, is older than the nation itself. Read more
