Pair cruises to new Pacific rowing record
Two men set a new world record in rowing across 2,400 miles of Pacific Ocean, from Northern California to Hawaii, on Thursday, smashing the old standard by 19 days. Read more
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Flash flood warning issued for Maui
A flash flood warning has been issued for the south side of Maui from Kaupo to Maalaea, as the county and state prepare for an anticipate 10 inches of rain in the next 12 hours, Maui County spokesman Rod Antone said. Read more
Public comments are sought on plan to safeguard species
A public hearing is scheduled about a proposed plan to offset the impact of a development in south Maui on endangered species. Read more
Alleged abuses cost HC&S $600,000
Facing its final year of sugar cane production, Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. has agreed to settle a huge number of alleged clean-air-related violations by paying $600,000. Read more
Downgraded Darby might bring heavy rain to isles
The National Weather Service is saying there’s a 35 percent chance that Hilo will experience tropical storm-force winds by Monday. Read more
Water main break closes Keehi boat harbor offices, restrooms
A break in a water main has prompted state boating officials to close the administrative offices and restrooms at Keehi small boat harbor. Read more
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2 governors’ protocol chief challenges incumbent
Two-term state House member Kaniela Ing faces a Democratic primary challenge from an opponent who is a former gubernatorial appointee and has the backing of several construction-related labor unions. Read more
State investigates cluster of hepatitis cases on Oahu
The state is investigating 12 confirmed cases of hepatitis A, all on Oahu, officials announced Friday while urging adults to get vaccinated against the virus. Read more
Lihue man sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault of child
Kauai Circuit Judge Trudy Senda sentenced a 25-year-old man today to 10 years in prison for multiple sexual assaults on a child. Read more
Isle mom’s fears heard in gun debate
A Honolulu woman’s message sent through Facebook about herself and her 4-year-old son became part of this week’s Democratic filibuster in the U.S. Senate to spur action on gun-control legislation. Read more
Scientist from the Big Island helps make test for Zika virus
Melissa Takahashi said that when she graduated from Waiakea High School on Hawaii island in 2000, she enjoyed chemistry and did well in mathematics but never thought she would be working on cutting-edge research to prevent the spread of global diseases like the Zika virus. Read more
Navy’s secret code-breakers honored for pivotal WWII role
The more than 100 U.S. Navy intelligence code-breakers who played a key role in the World War II victory against Japan were honored in ceremonies at Pearl Harbor on Monday, the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Read more
Honolulu Harbor cargo workers catch opossum
An opossum was found at Honolulu Harbor on Friday morning by workers offloading a cargo ship from San Diego. Read more
Opossum found in cargo ship at Honolulu Harbor gets rabies testing
An opossum was found at Honolulu Harbor Friday morning by workers offloading a cargo ship from San Diego. Read more
Wind turbines are likely to kill more rare bats than projected
The number of endangered Hawaiian hoary bats killed by spinning wind turbines on an Oahu wind farm is on pace to far exceed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service projections. Read more
Kauai group finds no harms tied to pesticide use
A fact-finding group said in its final report this week that it found no conclusive evidence of adverse health effects or environmental impacts due to pesticide use by seed companies on Kauai. Read more
Tree removal slowing traffic on Pali Highway
A lane closure is now in place on the Kailua-bound side of Pali Highway this afternoon as crews remove a downed kukui tree from the roadway’s mountain side. Read more
Limits on logging urged to avert spread of fungus
State land chairwoman Suzanne Case has approved an environmental review for a logging operation of non-native trees in the Waiakea Timber Management Area on Hawaii island. Read more
Schatz calls for resources to combat rapid ohia death
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz is pressing federal and state authorities to bolster efforts to eradicate the fungus killing tens of thousands of acres of native ohia trees on the Big Island, comparing the spread of the disease known as rapid ohia death to a large forest fire in scope and degree of devastation. Read more
Dogs suspected to be behind deaths of 34 Kauai seabirds
State wildlife officials are investigating the deaths 34 wedge-tailed shearwaters in a seabird colony along Kauai’s southern coast. Read more
Firefighters stop blaze’s advance toward homes
Several Honolulu fire companies along with a helicopter dropping buckets of water fought a brush fire for about 2-1/2 hours Wednesday afternoon in the Waialae Nui area before containing it. Read more
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