Consumers in Hawaii prepare for tariffs’ impact
The jaw-dropping prices are bound to increase even more for Hawaii consumers if President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese goods and 10% tariff on nearly all foreign imports continue. Read more
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Hawaii’s ‘bone collector’ caterpillar wears body parts of dead prey
This is the world’s only known caterpillar to live with and benefit from spiders, according to Daniel Rubinoff, a professor of entomology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and lead author of a study in the journal Science. Read more
Deportation, detention of German teens visiting Hawaii raises concern
The stories from international visitors refused entry are sparking concerns about what travelers can expect at U.S. border crossings, which could further weaken international visitor demand. Read more
Hawaii is ranked low for emergency readiness
Is Hawaii ready for the next public health emergency or disaster? Hawaii is not as ready as it could be, according to the Trust for America’s Health, which ranked the state among 13 low-performance states in its “Ready or Not” Opens in a new tab report. Read more
Honolulu Coast Guard crew nabs 20K pounds of cocaine in Pacific
The crew of a Honolulu-based Coast Guard cutter has offloaded nearly 20,000 pounds of cocaine it seized during a deployment in the Eastern Pacific as the U.S. ramps up drug war operations. Read more
Pahoa man allegedly holds ex-girlfriend hostage for 10 days
Solomon Lord was charged with multiple firearm offenses, second-degree unlawful imprisonment and domestic abuse. Read more
Vital Statistics: April 18-24, 2025
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health. Read more
Oahu halau takes top honors in Merrie Monarch competition
See the full list of winners and runners-up from the festival at Hilo’s Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium: Read more
David Shapiro: Mistakes in DEI policies aren’t fixed with prejudice
The Trump administration claims its war against diversity, equity and inclusion aims to prioritize merit in employment, but instead it’s caused a wave of naked racism and misogyny. Read more
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Hawaii Career Expo to feature over 100 government, private employers
This week’s Career Expo will provide former federal workers an opportunity to learn about dozens of Honolulu and state of Hawaii agencies that are in the market for skilled employees. Read more
Sacred Hearts Academy wins journalism award 3 years in a row
Hawaii Publishers Association President Jay Hartwell said that five more schools entered the competition than last year, which “indicates a growth in journalism.” Read more
Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis competes to advance on ‘American Idol’
The survivors after Monday’s show will be this season’s top 10. Read more
State bill would change oversight of Hawai’i Tourism Authority
At least four conference drafts emerged throughout last week, indicating that Senate and House conferees were engaged in robust discussion. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers to vote on over 200 bills this week
If approved by the full House and Senate Wednesday, the bills would go to Gov. Josh Green, who has already signed 27 new laws this year, including further tightening firearms requirements across the islands. Read more
Government gridlock on evacuation plan frustrates Leeward residents
Hopes for another way out of the Leeward Coast took on added urgency after traffic gridlock turned into a fire trap during the August 2023 wildfires in Lahaina that killed 102 people. Read more
Kokua Line: Who can fix timing of Pali Highway traffic lights?
Question: Is there a number where I can report empty intersections? Read more
Hawaii leaders blast Trump’s order allowing seabed mining
In a letter sent to Trump on Friday, U.S. Rep. Ed Case decried the potential ecological and environmental harm caused by seabed mining. Read more
Maui County completes debris removal on Front Street
The removal of the materials also mitigated risks to marine life and the health of the coastal ecosystem, which had been threatened by the decaying debris. Read more
Settlement in $324M Hitachi suit is coming, HART says
Hitachi’s lawsuit alleges HART’s seeming dysfunction to set timely schedules caused cost increases to go off the tracks by tens of millions of dollars — expenses the train company says it was forced to solely absorb. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers scurry to advance flurry of bills past key deadline
Legislative casualties Friday included a bill to legalize online sports betting in Hawaii and one to give the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands $600 million to develop homesteads for beneficiaries. Read more
Hawaii crews clear 45 homeless camps on Diamond Head slopes
Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers cited three people his morning for being in a closed area of Diamond Head as part of the effort. Read more
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