Hawaiian Home Lands pursues Royal Kunia housing plan
A long-undeveloped second phase of Oahu’s Royal Kunia subdivision could become Hawaiian homesteads under a plan that also includes possibly converting adjacent farmland for the same use. Read more
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New Choy cookbook full of show’s recipes
Just in time for holiday gift giving, iconic island chef Sam Choy and KHON2 are releasing “Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen Family Recipes,”a collection of favorites from Choy’s long-running KHON2 television series, “Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen.” Read more
West Side crackdown is reducing crime
Crime is down on the West Side during the three months since a spate of deadly shootings prompted county, state and federal officials to inundate the Waianae coast with law enforcement. Read more
Man claims insanity in attack on mother pushing baby stroller
A court-waived trial was held Tuesday for Desmond Kekahuna, accused of intentionally driving his red Honda Fit into a 37-year-old woman, who was pushing her 6-month-old baby in a stroller through the parking lot of the Mililani Walmart. Read more
Red Hill Registry launches virtual focus groups
The University of Hawaii is hosting virtual focus groups to help shape the development of the Red Hill Registry, a new initiative aimed at connecting those affected by the Red Hill water crisis with resources and tracking health impacts over time. Read more
More police cameras sought for West Oahu
The Honolulu Police Department plans to install overt video surveillance cameras at fixed locations in West Oahu, an area that’s experienced increased, often violent crimes in recent months. Read more
Suit filed against Maui County over lights, endangered seabirds
Earthjustice has filed suit against Maui County over streetlights that disorient endangered and threatened Hawaiian seabirds. Read more
On the Move: Damon Matteo
Hawaii Technology Development Corp. has named Damon Matteo executive director and chief executive officer. Read more
UH athletic director Angelos is ‘blindsided’ by his ouster
A week ago University of Hawaii athletic director Craig Angelos was in an upbeat mood ahead of a monthly meeting with school President David Lassner. Read more
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Tech View: Fiber-optic technology helps decarbonize internet service
Many Hawaii residents have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Some have installed rooftop photovoltaic solar panels on their homes to generate electricity from sunshine. Read more
Woman charged in shooting incident was accomplice in officer’s killing
A 36-year-old woman, charged Monday for allegedly shooting at her ex-boyfriend Saturday night in the University area, was an accomplice to the man who killed Bronson Kaliloa, a Hawaii County police officer, on July 17, 2018. Read more
Major coral relocation effort completed on Hawaii island
A team of conservation divers has successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years’ worth of coral growth from a decommissioned offshore fish farm pen that was towed into the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor on Hawaii island last week. Read more
Meadow Gold announces layoffs due to closure of warehouses, distribution
The Waipahu-based company filed notice with the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, saying it is discontinuing “substantially all of its warehousing and distribution operations.” Read more
Honolulu Council urges state to stem street gang violence
A Honolulu City Council resolution requests the state Legislature to do more to curb violent, gun-related crime linked to criminal street gangs. Read more
Aiea woman facing federal fraud charges is suspect in hit-and-run
A 50-year-old woman facing federal charges for allegedly stealing a check and credit card number from a man in his 90s is also the suspect in a September hit-and-run that left a 75-year-old retired firefighter with a fractured skull, back and rib. Read more
Hawaii County Council announces leadership change
The new council be sworn in Dec. 2. Read more
On the Move: Rehab Hospital of the Pacific
Rehab Hospital of the Pacific has announced the following new hires to its leadership team. Read more
Avian flu outbreak occurs at Wahiawa sanctuary
State officials are urging vigilance after Hawaii’s first detection of H5N1 in a flock of rescued pet geese and ducks in Wahiawa. Read more
Hawaii’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ dies on Maui at age 98
Lucille “Cille” MacDonald, a Maui resident who was recognized by Congress for her work building ships during World War II and escaped the 2023 Lahaina fire, died Friday just weeks short of what would have been her 99th birthday. Read more
Local artists to highlight Oahu’s culture through public art initiative
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the Wahi Pana project team Monday announced the launch of Wahi Pana: Storied Places, a public art initiative that will showcase the history and culture of Oahu’s landmarks. Read more
Repair work for lava-covered Big Isle highway on schedule
The project aims to clear the highway at the “Four Corners” intersection with Highway 132, where it was inundated with lava during the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Read more
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