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
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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
On the Move: March 28, 2025
Accuity LLP has announced the following promotions and new hires. Read more
Judge sets $5M bail for Maui doctor in alleged attempted murder
Court documents filed Thursday reveal Arielle Konig, the wife of a 46-year-old Maui anesthesiologist, told police he struck her about 10 times in the head and tried to inject her with a syringe filled with an unknown liquid while on a hike Monday. Read more
Hannemann resigns amid HTA controversy
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is back in the hot seat with state legislators and the public as it undergoes more leadership shake-ups while dealing with allegations that procedural deficiencies allowed for inappropriate freebies at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Read more
Daniel Kahikina Akaka State Veterans Home opens in Kapolei
The long-planned Daniel Kahikina Akaka State Veterans Home finally opened its doors Wednesday in Kapolei as the family of its namesake, the late U.S. senator from Hawaii, bestowed the facility with a traditional Hawaiian blessing. Read more
Kokua Line: Is everybody getting tax ID letter?
Question: Since you have been writing about ID-proofing at Social Security, I wanted to share that I got a letter from the Hawaii tax department requiring me to verify my identity before I could receive my income tax refund. Is everyone getting these letters? Read more
Bill eases UH residency requirements for graduates of Hawaii high schools
A bill moving through the state Legislature could make it easier for local high school graduates to qualify for in-state tuition at the University of Hawaii. Read more
Hawaii joins legal challenge to block DOE closure
State Attorney General Anne Lopez is leading a multistate legal battle to block the Trump administration in its attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, joining 20 other attorneys general in seeking a preliminary injunction to halt widespread layoffs and service disruptions. Read more
Maui doctor charged with attempted murder of his wife
Bail for the suspect, Gerhardt Konig, is set at $5 million. Read more
Honolulu City Council to explore tax financing to fund development
A way to stimulate greater economic development on Oahu is currently under Honolulu City Council review. Read more
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