Off the news: Makiki baseball field is oldest in America
OK, sports fans, here’s a pop quiz: Where’s the oldest active baseball field in America? Read more
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Off the news: Take precautions, dengue cases up to 7
We’re barely 11 weeks into 2025, and already seven cases of travel-related dengue have been confirmed in the islands — a worrisome reminder to keep yards free of standing water that can breed mosquitoes, lowering risk that the blood sucker-borne viral illness will take hold here and take precautions if visiting areas where the infection is widespread. Read more
Off the news: Waianae rapid transit program in question
Among seven city projects losing more than $11 million total in federal funds is one that the city should find a way to carry out: planning for a potential rapid transit bus program for the Waianae Coast. Read more
Off the news: Two measles cases in one isle household
Hawaii’s second measles case in years has been confirmed: an adult in the household of the child who was earlier confirmed; they had recently returned from international travel. Read more
Off the news: Tariffs expected to depress isle economy
Hawaii’s economic outlook is increasingly anemic, experts say, as the tariff flurry emanating from the White House roils markets, dampens demand and may lead prospective tourists from the mainland U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea to hunker down at home. Read more
Off the news: UH students impacted by visa crackdown
It’s been disconcerting at least, and chilling at worst, to hear of international students being detained or facing deportation by U.S. federal officials for vague or unspecified reasons; some had engaged in freedom of speech. Read more
Off the news: Court swats challenge to mosquito effort
The state has prevailed against an appeal challenging its bio-engineered strategy to save endangered Maui forest birds. Read more
Off the news: Be careful out there, traffic deaths are up
Hawaii’s year-to-date traffic deaths are up — to 43, as of April 12, as compared to 33 lives lost through April 30, 2024. Read more
Off the news: SAVE Act could hinder vote reregistrations
Hawaii’s Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Case voted with the GOP on the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Read more
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Off the news: Surprising number of keiki unvaccinated
First came news last Tuesday that Hawaii has confirmed its first measles case in years, of an unvaccinat- ed 5-year-old who had traveled out of country. Read more
Off the news: Social Security phone service still ringing
Hawaii’s seniors are breathing a sigh of relief after the Trump administration nixed its plan to cut off phone access to apply for, or update Social Security benefits. Read more
Off the news: Concealed carry permit numbers boom
From (nearly) zero to 2,200: Before a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision upended Hawaii’s gun law, just six people were granted a concealed-carry weapons permit over 21 years. Read more
Off the news: After obstacles, Kuilei Place breaks ground
Overcoming controversies such as a zoning exemption for its tower height, the upcoming 43-story Kuilei Place condo project in Moiliili is on its way to supplying 1,005 units in high-demand Oahu, 603 of them as “workforce” housing. Read more
Off the news: DLNR coral restoration project flourishes
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ aquatic division has found success in “planting” coral grown at the Sand Island-based Hawaii Coral Restoration Nursery, restoring damaged reefs in Oahu waters. Read more
Off the news: Officer allegedly leaks Aliamanu blast info
There’s much that’s unfortunate about Honolulu police officer Austin Ewaliko getting suspended for allegedly giving internal police investigative info to suspects in the deadly Jan. 1 Aliamanu fireworks explosion. Read more
Off the news: Scientist named Bishop Museum CEO
Natural scientist Kristofer Helgen succeeds Dee Jay Mailer as chief executive officer at Bishop Museum on Aug. 1, completing a leadership transition that began in 2023, when then-CEO Melanie Ide departed after having been put on leave, along with two other top officers, amid a staff mutiny and charges of a hostile work environment. Read more
Off the news: Get a gold star; Real ID travel starts May 7
The “Real ID” deadline is for real this time — so flyers, listen up. Read more
Off the news: RFK Jr. makes meek measles vaccine push
While U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been offering mixed messages about measles management, this state is countering with a clear pro-vaccine advisory to parents. Read more
Off the news: DPP handling of ‘monster homes’ improves
Last week, Honolulu’s city auditor followed up on a highly critical 2019 audit of Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) dealings with “monster homes” — multifamily dwellings constructed in single-family zones — and found marked improvement. Read more
Off the news: Charity gives $10M for local cancer care
The Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted two Oahu hospitals offering specialized cancer care $5 million each, expanding access to treatment for islanders. Read more
Off the news: Take it outside: Outdoor dining here to stay
For those who enjoy dining outdoors — and that should be many, given Hawaii’s blue skies and natural beauty — it’s good to see the city’s Outdoor Dining Services Program become permanent under a new ordinance. Read more
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