About 4,000 people were expected to stop by the 115-year-old Shinto temple between New Year’s Eve evening and mid-afternoon New Year’s Day to receive a traditional Shinto blessing from the Rev. Akihiro Okada and other designated priests and priestesses. Read more
The Coast Guard is continuing their search for a missing crew member from a car-carrying vessel that caught fire on New Year’s Eve. Read more
Patients who test positive for amphetamine spend more time per emergency room visit and are more likely to require medication and physical restraints, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine. Read more
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Magin Patrick knows all too well what it’s like to sleep in cars and forage through dumpsters for food. Read more
As one of the driving forces behind the seminal Hawaii band Kalapana, Malani Bilyeu penned a string of contemporary soft-rock hits that served as the soundtrack for a generation of local residents. Read more
Sports broadcaster Bobby Curran was arrested Thursday for allegedly assaulting his 15-year-old son. Read more
Should Congress and the president fail to come to an agreement on a budget bill today, the effects of the subsequent federal government shutdown in Hawaii may not be as impactful as some fear. Read more
The Kealoha Arms condominium in Makiki was constructed in 1970 and rises seven walk-up stories with 32 units ranging from studios to three-bedroom units. There’s a pool. A nice recreation area, as well. Read more
Kauai police have identified the pedestrian killed in a traffic collision on Kaumualii Highway on Wednesday at Takeshi Nakato, 85, of Lawai. Read more
His last day at KITV4 will be Jan. 6. He’ll starts his new job at CBS13 on Jan. 9. Read more
Eric Ragragola was charged with threatening, sexual assault and kidnapping, and police found an AR-15-style rifle on his property. Read more
Maui County recognized its 2018 employee, manager and team of the year last week at Kihei Community Center. Read more
A 33-year-old Kauai man with a long history of criminal convictions was indicted today for a sexual assault he allegedly committed while on work furlough. Read more
The federal Department of Transportation will disburse some $1.5 billion to fund 91 infrastructure projects around the country — none in Hawaii. Read more
An 85-year-old male pedestrian was killed this morning while crossing Kaumualii Highway in Lawai. Read more
Frequenters of Oahu’s malls know that the best musical bargains in town come not in local showrooms and concert halls, but in the far corners of bustling food courts and upon the unforgiving surfaces of cheap public seating. Read more
With flags lowered to half-staff across the state, local leaders paid tribute Saturday to former President George H.W. Bush. Read more
The state’s $19.4 million rehabilitation of the 85-year-old Kipapa Stream (Roosevelt) Bridge in Mililani has been completed. Read more