Hawaii youth join fight against flavored tobacco on ‘Kick Butts Day’
Hawaii’s young people joined a national campaign against flavored tobacco Wednesday, marching from Aloha Tower to the state Capitol to take their message to lawmakers. Read more
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Hawaii’s youth gather at state Capitol to rally against vaping
Young people across the country gathered today to take a stand against tobacco. In Hawaii, youth from almost every island showed up to the State Capitol to show their support for Senate Bill 1009, which would ban flavored tobacco in Hawaii. Read more
Stolen Stuff Hawaii plans anti-crime rally at Capitol
The online forum Stolen Stuff Hawaii will attempt to flex its political muscles next month with a rally at the state Capitol. Read more
Stolen Stuff Hawaii to hold anti-crime rally at the state Capitol
The online community, which was created in 2014, is widely known as an anti-crime group where Hawaii residents can post about any crime-related incidents to receive help or warn others. Read more
USC water polo coach is arrested in Waikiki in college admissions scandal
The national college admissions scandal that broke Tuesday reached Hawaii when a highly regarded water polo coach from the University of Southern California was arrested at his Waikiki hotel at 6:30 a.m. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers advance sanctuary state bill to protect immigrants
Under a new bill, Hawaii would give local law enforcement agencies the option to not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Read more
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Mayor Caldwell ‘won’t give up’ on homelessness
A 51-year-old homeless man near Ala Moana died Wednesday, hours before Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said he’s “not giving up” his effort to reduce homelessness on Oahu. Read more
Suspected vehicle thief arrested in front of UH law school library
Honolulu police arrested a suspected vehicle thief this morning in front of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s law school library. Read more
False koa trees are being stripped of bark, possibly for use as a psychedelic drug
Recent damage to false koa trees at Manoa District Park may be the result of the growing popularity of a bark extract with hallucinogenic properties. Read more
Kalani High School unveils new girls’ locker room
Kalani High School unveiled its first girls’ locker room today as a way to address Title IX gender equity requirements. Read more
Kakaako crash raises calls for legislative and personal changes
The deadly crash that killed three pedestrians in Kakaako Jan. 28 continues to raise calls for personal and government action against drunken driving. Read more
Maryknoll to expand its Chinese Immersion Program
Maryknoll School is set to expand its high-demand Chinese Immersion Program to five more grade levels. Read more
Dolphin on loan from Hawaii dies at Arizona attraction
Hawaii-based Dolphin Quest has terminated its contract with an Arizona dolphin attraction after last week’s death of an animal that was on loan from its Waikoloa location. Read more
Dolphin from Hawaii, named Kai, dies at Arizona facility
A dolphin, named Kai, from Dolphin Quest’s Hawaii island location, died Thursday at Dolphinaris Arizona. Now, Dolphin Quest is terminating their contract with the dolphin attraction. Read more
5 commercials to watch during Super Bowl LII
A 30-second Super Bowl advertisement could cost more than $5 million this year with over 100 million people expected to watch the game on CBS Sunday. Read more
Cargo ship damaged in New Year’s Eve fire towed to Japan
The cargo ship that caught fire on New Year’s Eve, killing four crew members and leaving one missing at sea, has been towed to Japan. Read more
Physicians among those rallying for universal Medicare
A small group of health care reform supporters gathered at Magic Island Beach Park Saturday to urge lawmakers to implement universal Medicare in Hawaii. Read more
Decomposing whale towed out to sea returns to shore again
The decomposing sperm whale carcass that washed ashore at the Sand Island State Recreation Area two weeks ago has returned, this time washing ashore near Campbell Industrial Park. Read more
Driver crashes car into Ala Wai Canal, spilling gasoline
Police are investigating whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol during the time of the crash. Read more
Beth Chapman says closure of Da Kine Bail Bonds allows fans to ‘get a piece of history’
The closing of their infamous Da Kine Bail Bonds and Dog The Bounty Hunter Store location has Duane “Dog” and Beth Chapman looking for new home for their landmark business. Read more
‘Dog’ and Beth Chapman closing Da Kine Bail Bonds
Da Kine Bail Bonds and Dog the Bounty Hunter store near downtown Honolulu will close Jan. 31 after the building’s landlord sold the property. Read more
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