Lucille “Cille” MacDonald, a Maui resident who was recognized by Congress for her work building ships during World War II and escaped the 2023 Lahaina fire, died Friday just weeks short of what would have been her 99th birthday. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the Wahi Pana project team Monday announced the launch of Wahi Pana: Storied Places, a public art initiative that will showcase the history and culture of Oahu’s landmarks. Read more
The project aims to clear the highway at the “Four Corners” intersection with Highway 132, where it was inundated with lava during the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Read more
The ashes of last summer’s devastating fire in Lahaina, which killed 102 people and destroyed the town, were still smoldering when talk turned to how fraught the rebuilding process would be. Read more
A married couple from Aiea with prior convictions faces federal drug charges after an investigation by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents and Honolulu police turned up guns, more than $20,000 in cash and more than 40 pounds of methamphetamine. Read more
Gabbard’s comments have earned her sharp rebukes from officials across the political spectrum in Washington, who have accused her of parroting the anti-American propaganda of the country’s adversaries. Read more
The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services will host two public workshop meetings this week regarding the planned design and construction of the $63.3 million Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge. Read more
Eran Ganot refused to blame his team’s slow start Sunday on the idea of Weber State being a trap game, considering North Carolina is on the horizon. Read more
Backup quarterbacks Micah Alejado and John-Keawe Sagapolutele are expected to receive extensive work in practices during the Hawaii football team’s bye week. Read more
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The brothers are the founders of the Kyle Pease Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to assist those with disabilities through sports and beyond. Read more
A nearly $10 million federal grant to the state will restore habitat from “summit-to-sea,” with the goal of saving West Maui reefs. Read more
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel has the No. 1-ranked Ducks rolling at 11-0. Read more
Filipino history and culture matter. And many Filipino students felt their heritage mattered enough to be taught in school. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines today is introducing a new locals-only program that could reshape the competitive neighbor-island landscape much in the way that Southwest Airlines’ bodacious long-running $39 one-way fares did after the carrier entered Hawaii’s interisland market. Read more
The estimated price tag for the project is $60 million. Read more
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm said the overnight ambassadors complement Safe & Sound Waikiki, which is patterned after Weed & Seed, a multiagency strategy to prevent violent crime, drug trafficking and drug crimes in neighborhoods. Read more
Bill 59 states no single-use plastic bottles one liter in size or less may be “purchased, sold, or offered for sale for use at any city facility, city-authorized concession, city-sponsored or city-permitted event, or city program.” Read more
If he can walk onto the field, Schager should be allowed to extend that starting streak to 34 games, even if it is a token appearance Read more
In 1974, Morse co-founded the Hawaiian Coalition of Native Claims, predecessor of the Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. Read more
The Oct. 21 letter from about 240 residents raised concerns that their monthly occupancy fees would escalate due to the estimated $90 million land purchase and a roughly estimated $275 million expansion. Read more
In the 32-degree chill, Hawaii coach Timmy Chang stood outside the visitors’ locker room at Maverik Stadium, seemingly frozen in disbelief. Read more
