Kokua Line: What speed limit are cameras enforcing?
Question: Regarding the red-light cameras that also catch speeders, what is the threshold over the speed limit at which a warning will be issued? Read more
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Hawaii represented again on ‘American Idol’ by Thunderstorm Artis
That final audition for “American Idol,” the one that determines which hopefuls will actually compete on the ABC television show, doesn’t provide second chances. Read more
David Shapiro: Council chair presses to keep inflated paychecks coming
Honolulu City Council members, having just filled their pockets with piggish 64% raises that took their pay from $69,000 to $113,000, now are conniving to stick around longer to enjoy their booty. Read more
Nature is the medicine at a Kalihi health clinic
The air is filled with birdsong, the land a tableau of soft greens and gentle light. This is Ho‘oulu ‘Aina, a 100-acre preserve with an unusual twist. Read more
Key Hawaii Republicans, voters mixed on Trump
Key Hawaii Republicans offered differing viewsw of President Donald Trump three months into his second term, with some continuing their full support while others are hearing from constituents who regret voting for him. Read more
Concerns raised over Ala Wai flood control project’s $11B estimate
A decades-old plan to protect Waikiki and neighboring communities against a potential flooding disaster appears to have stalled yet again. Read more
Opihi pickers cited for illegal activity in Pupukea district
Conservation officers on Wednesday responded to a report of two men collecting opihi at the southern end of the Pupukea MLCD. Read more
Hilo man, 30, charged with murder in fatal stabbing of 81-year-old woman
Keone Peter Tosie Brown’s bail is set at $2,020,000 and will remain in custody pending his first court appearance Monday in South Hilo District Court. Read more
Federal authorities investigate plane crash near Royal Kunia
Federal authorities are investigating the crash landing Thursday of a small plane near Royal Kunia Country Club that injured two men. Read more
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Mexican national indicted in reentry into U.S.
A federal grand jury Thursday indicted a 51-year-old Mexican national on charges of being an illegal alien present in the United States after being convicted of a felony and removed from this country. Read more
Grand jury indicts Maui doctor for allegedly trying to kill wife on trail
The grand jury’s indictment and decision for no bail overrides a district court judge’s confirmation to maintain his bail amount to $5 million and the need for a preliminary hearing. Read more
Legislature moves to tighten oversight of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
The House Finance Committee is moving Senate Bill 1571 forward with a new amendment that requires that the governor appoint the HTA CEO and that the Senate confirm the choice. Read more
Carpenters union bashes Hawaiian Electric
Hawaii’s biggest construction labor union is embroiled in a fight with the state’s largest electrical utility and a union representing over 1,000 of its employees. Read more
Partnership will bring air ambulance to Hawaii island
The Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation and Life Flight Network recently announced the signing of a letter of intent to expand air medical services in Hawaii. Read more
Princeville Shopping Center’s expansion gains fuel support
Groundwork for the expansion project of the Princeville Shopping Center began in November with the closure of the North Shore General Store and the Shell gas station. Read more
Trump’s tariffs cast doubt on Hawaii vehicle sales forecast
Hawaii’s auto dealers ended 2024 down 3% in sales and were expecting a rebound this year until the enthusiasm was abruptly halted when President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on foreign auto imports and auto parts this week. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Comedians cultivated pride in speaking pidgin
Last week I wrote about how pidgin originally developed in Asian ports as a way to converse with European traders. In Hawaii it developed as a way for different nationalities to converse with plantation co-workers. Read more
Kokua Line: Can Hawaii customers delete 23andMe DNA data?
Question: Last week California authorities put out a consumer alert saying residents had the right to delete their genetic data stored by the company 23andMe, which has filed for bankruptcy. Does that only apply in California? Read more
Small-plane crash injures 2 men in Kunia
A propeller from the plane crashed through the roof of a nearby home on Waiahu Street but no one in the home was injured. Read more
New appointment defuses Hawaii water commission litigation
Gov. Josh Green has reversed course on a controversial path to fill a state water commission seat reserved for a traditional Native Hawaiian water management expert. Read more
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