Leaders reach deal on state budget
State government funding is slated to be a little higher in the next two fiscal years compared with the current year under a budget agreement reached Monday evening by state House and Senate leaders. Read more
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Tariffs ‘significantly’ hitting Hawaii businesses
Nearly 70% of Hawaii businesses have been “significantly” affected by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and 27% have been “moderately” touched, according to preliminary results of a survey still being conducted by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. Read more
City unveils Blaisdell’s new PV system
To celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, the City and County of Honolulu formally unveiled a massive installation of 4,554 large-format photovoltaic panels to assist in powering its prime entertainment venue. Read more
Supervised release denied for mom accused in adopted daughter’s death
Circuit Judge Rowena Somerville denied a motion Tuesday for the supervised release of Sina Pili, charged with manslaughter in the Dec. 22, 2023, child abuse death of her 11-year-old adopted daughter. Read more
State set to pay $750,000 in wrongful death settlement
The state Legislature is expected to approve a $750,000 settlement in the 2019 wrongful shooting death of an unarmed, disabled, homeless man by an on-duty state deputy sheriff, who was not criminally held responsible but since faces scrutiny in the deaths of two more people in 2021 and 2022 while a police officer in San Diego. Read more
9 HPD officers are named in civil suit alleging brutality
An amended federal civil complaint alleges nine Honolulu police officers beat a 25-year-old man after knowing he wasn’t the prime suspect in a Jan. 1, 2024, pursuit and gunfight with an attempted murder suspect. Read more
Kokua Line: Can I set up ‘My Social Security’ account with frozen credit?
Question: While trying to create a “My Social Security” account online, I was able to get through the first step of making an account on login.gov Opens in a new tab, but when I got to the Social Security portion, it wouldn’t let me continue. Could this because of the fraud alert on my credit report? Read more
On the Move: April 23, 2025
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Hawaii leaders remember progressive ideals of Pope Francis
The timing of the pope’s death is notable to the Hawaii’s Catholic community, as Easter Sunday marks a day of resurrection and Easter Monday as one of celebration. Read more
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FBI investigating allegation that HPD officer planted evidence
A sergeant with the Honolulu Police Department is the target of a federal investigation into allegations that there is recorded footage of him planting drug paraphernalia on the driver of a car during a November traffic stop. Read more
Kokua Line: When are Halawa Interchange closures?
Question: Regarding the Halawa Interchange closures, will that be all day? Read more
City Council confirms Honolulu EMS leader’s reappointment
Dr. James Ireland, whose renomination as head of the city Emergency Services Department faced vocal opposition in recent months, was formally reinstated last week. Read more
Suspect, 33, in Kipapa Gulch fatal crash pleads not guilty
A 33-year-old driver who crashed a vehicle near the Kipaa Gulch Bridge, killing his 15-year-old female passenger on April 12, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of negligent homicide and driving without a license. Read more
3 entrepreneurs in the running for Hawaii House seat
Hawaii’s Democratic governor has a choice of three Republican nominees from which to appoint a successor to the late Rep. Gene Ward in the state House of Representatives. Read more
UH loses $6M more in federal funding; stands with Harvard
University of Hawaii President Wendy Hensel said the university is financially stable and has the funds to “meet the challenges of this moment,” including severance pay for laid-off faculty and staff. Read more
Kilauea Volcano’s ‘episode 18’ resumes with lava flowing
The lava flow resumed about a half-mile across the crater floor. Read more
Chronic beach loss, infrastructure risks loom as parts of Hawaii sink
From tidal back-flow in storm drains to collapsing walkways, Waikiki’s shoreline faces a multifaceted crisis: chronic erosion, sea level rise, land subsidence (sinking) and pressure from infrastructure built along an unstable coast. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers still working on torture bill
Recent high-profile cases of child torture and neglect that led to the deaths of two children on Oahu have sharpened the focus for police officers and prosecuting attorneys pushing Hawaii lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify torture and outline punishment. Read more
Millions needed to preserve Waikiki beaches, advocates say
Dolan Eversole of the University of Hawaii says political will is necessary to fund a restoration and mitigation plan, with estimates ranging from $30 million to $60 million depending on the scale and materials. Read more
Thunderstorm Artis makes ‘Idol’ Top 20
Thunderstorm Artis took another step toward the title of “American Idol” on Sunday when he was named one of this season’s Top 20 contestants during a special three-hour Easter Sunday edition of “American Idol.” Read more
Police records will answer questions for victims’ families
Families of victims like Andrew Nakoa Jr. — who died of a stab wound 21 years ago blocks from his home — now will be able to get a copy of the closing report from Hawaii law enforcement under a new law designed to answer lingering questions that haunt them. Read more
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