Hoping to increase ridership on TheBus, the city will waive public transportation fares for HOLO cardholders for five days during the back-to-school rush, starting Aug. 22. Read more
Two weeks after a seal and her pup teamed up on a woman swimming off Waikiki, fourth grade students from Waikiki Elementary School on Wednesday gave the pup, PO8, a more apt name: Koalani, or “heavenly warrior.” Read more
With school back in session and primary elections around the corner, advocates hope to see more investment in Hawaii’s children who, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book released today, rank in the lowest third of states when it comes to education and economic well-being. Read more
The U.S. Postal Service is issuing a raft of new stamps today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System, including two Hawaii sites. Read more
For the past month-and-a-half, long lines of travelers have snaked out of Kahului Airport’s security checkpoint, enduring hours-long waits in the hot midday sun. The cause: bigger planes, a busier flight schedule and too few security lanes. Read more
In June, the statewide unemployment rate was 4.3%, with about 28,900 residents unemployed and looking for work, according to the state, according to the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. Read more
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