The University of Hawaii has opened pre-enrollment for the Red Hill Registry, a community-driven initiative designed to assist people affected by the jet fuel-contaminated drinking water from the Navy waterline on Oahu. Read more
To make any change to the EPA’s consent decree — meant to prevent untreated sewage from entering Oahu’s marine and shoreline environments — would be difficult, city officials say. Read more
The Olson Trust carries out the vision of its founder, the late Hilo businessman and philanthropist Ed Olson. Read more
Sentry Insurance announced Tuesday a $1 million donation to Maui United Way, furthering its commitment to supporting youth mental health services in the wake of the devastating Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires. Read more
The Hawaii Nurses’ Association has notified Wilcox Medical Center on Kauai that the 159 registered nurses represented by the union will begin a three-day limited-duration strike. Read more
From a revered community matriarch to a war heroine, a popular entertainer, a kumu hula and leaders in media, arts and film, Hawaii lost many prominent women in 2024. Read more
Pulling a fast one on the nation’s quickest basketball offense, Hawaii ran away to Saturday night’s 68-55 victory over Cal Poly in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Trying to combat illegal fireworks has been an annual tradition for Hawaii lawmakers in recent years as household use of contraband pyrotechnics causes pervasive harm. Read more
When Brian Schatz joined the U.S. Senate in 2012, he was the youngest of Turks at 40 and determined to build a long and influential career like his legendary predecessor, Daniel Inouye. Read more
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Its two-time All-State Player of the Year returned, and Saint Louis trailed Kamehameha 10-2 to begin the game. Read more
The saga continues. Campbell quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s departure from Oregon, which he signed with during the early signing period a month ago, is re-opening his recruitment by other programs. Sagapolutele officially entered the transfer portal Saturday afternoon, surprising Ducks fans. Read more
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has declared another tourism emergency, and for only the second time since its creation in 1998 is seeking approval to use its $5 million Tourism Emergency Special Fund to shore up the industry, which is still in recovery mode. Read more
Honolulu police searched the home of a 73-year-old psychiatrist Friday for evidence he may have illegally assisted in the death of an 88-year-old woman in October at her home in the Punahou area. Read more
The year 2024 was a big one for Hawaii’s entertainment and arts communities with the opening of a major brand-name show in Waikiki, the world premiere of a Disney animated juggernaut and return engagements by island favorites. Read more
The state Department of Education on Friday released a summary report on community sentiment regarding plans to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School, which was damaged beyond repair in the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire. Read more
Question: Is the state doing a health survey? I don’t usually answer calls from noncontacts but I made a mistake and picked up and it was something about health and I hung up thinking it was a scam. They called again but I didn’t answer. Can you check if this is legit? Read more
A Hawaii soldier who fell in battle during the Korean War was one of seven service members retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor Friday, the highest U.S. military award for courage in wartime. Read more
HPD said this is the first homicide investigation involving Hawaii’s assisted death law and that no arrest had been made. Read more
Freshman outside hitter Adrien Roure put down a match-high 17 kills in his Hawaii debut, and another newcomer, senior Clay Wieter, added 14 kills and three blocks. Read more
Duncan Kealoha Mahi will be sentenced to 30 years in prison with a mandatory minimum of 20 years before being considered for parole, according to Hawaii County Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen. Read more
DOT noted that 24 of the 2024 fatalities listed speeding as the primary contributing factor; 11 cited suspected impairment and additional reckless behaviors. Read more
