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With near-perfect conditions of giant waves and light winds, organizers announced that “the Eddie” was on this morning and the competition got underway at about 9 a.m. for what will be a day-long event. Read more
So many religions are founded on some version of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Read more
The commission ensures compliance with state ethics and lobbying laws. Read more
Tongi will be on stage Dec. 31 closing his Blue Note engagement with a New Year’s Eve countdown show. Read more
Why is it taking so long to rebuild the Kalapawai Roundabout? Read more
Many of Trump’s allies have pointed to Gabbard as a pick who will bring what they see as much-needed reform to the role of intelligence director. Read more
About 150 employees participate in the program, personally purchasing gifts from wish lists provided by Helping Hands Hawai‘i. Read more
The EPA said it was “disappointed” by the Navy’s decision not to participate in the meeting and had assessed a $5,000 fine for not attending. Read more
Residents across the state will see less being withheld from their paychecks beginning in January. Read more
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Ocean Safety employs 294 lifeguards and eight rescue ski teams, who staff 43 lifeguard towers around the island. Read more
City officials said Sunday is not the day for people uninterested in “The Eddie” to drive to the North Shore. Read more
Funding is expected to come from HTA’s budget for sports and signature events, for which $7.3 million was allocated for fiscal year 2025 and $9.9 million for fiscal year 2026. Read more
The old stadium won’t be torn down until a contract is finalized between the state and the developer, which is expected in the summer. Read more
Originally conceived of as a 144-bed dormitory, the new building on the northwest corner of Hawaii Community Correctional Center’s grounds was scaled back to 48 beds. Read more
City officials offered information and advice for anyone headed to the North Shore in hopes of seeing The Eddie Sunday. Read more
The Barefoot Bar was one of the most popular places in town. “You couldn’t get in unless you knew someone,” recalls Miyuki Hruby, who started working with Spencecliff in 1944. “There was always a big line.” Read more
Tardigrades boast an impressive tolerance for radiation. In lab experiments, they have been subjected to doses of ionizing radiation that would be lethal to humans. Read more
“‘Auana,” the Hawaii-themed Cirque show that officially opened Tuesday at the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, checks off both of those boxes in impressive style. Read more
United flight attendants held a labor picket Thursday at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in advance of the busy holiday travel rush when travelers don’t want to think about disruptions and delays. Read more
The contractor who erroneously built the house was ordered by the judge to deposit the funds for the demolition and removal of debris by Jan. 21 into an account established by the court. Read more
Only property owners who had signed up for electronic delivery were sent emails; others were mailed notices through the U.S. Postal Service, according to a news release from Honolulu’s Real Property Assessment Division. Read more
