Hawaiian Electric has delivered a 96-page report to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission in response to 30 information requests and nearly 200 questions about the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina fire, which killed 102 people, caused $5.5 billion in damage, left thousands homeless and decimated Maui’s visitor industry. Read more
The political fallout of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law in his country, quick reversal and subsequent impeachment has sent ripples across the Pacific. Read more
The new year will kick off Wednesday with Hawaii’s annual First Day Hike, welcoming the first sunrise of 2025 at the Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail in East Oahu. Read more
A mauka-side roadway lane dedicated to public and private buses, large trucks and bicycles on Waikiki’s busy Kuhio Avenue has completed its first phase of installation, city officials say. Read more
Carter lived longer after his term in office than any other U.S. president. Along the way, he earned a reputation as a better former president than he was a president — a status he readily acknowledged. Read more
When you walk on those mountains, especially as they come to life, you feel immersed in a spiritual power you never forget. Read more
Brandon White brings another speedy receiver into Hawaii’s run-and-shoot offense. Read more
The headlines from New Year’s Day 2024 brought news of a violent shootout on Oahu after an islandwide car chase, kicking off what seemed to be a particularly tumultuous year in Hawaii marred by tragic incidences of gun violence. Read more
The Navy’s draft environmental impact statement lays out a request to install and maintain new ranges to train troops to avoid, disable, destroy or — in some cases — use ocean mines during operations at sea. Read more
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Sections of the properties desired by HART range in size from about 100 square feet to over 6,600 square feet. Read more
The Spiderweb protocluster, observed as it was over 10 billion years ago, offers insights into the early stages of galaxy evolution. Read more
If elected to the board, the two-year term of office runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Read more
Given the recent explosion of global warming-fueled wildfires across the planet, quick detection is needed more than ever. Read more
Maiava shook off throwing three interceptions on the night with a determined final drive that included the successful conversion of a third-and-13 near midfield. Read more
Nine days after entering the NCAA transfer portal, receiver Nick Cenacle withdrew his application and will remain with the University of Hawaii football team for his senior season in 2025. Read more
The Biden-Harris administration has rolled out a series of initiatives aimed at addressing homelessness across the nation, including Hawaii. Read more
The unidentified stowaway made it on board Delta Flight 487 on Tuesday, but the crew was alerted to the person’s presence before takeoff. Read more
Defensive tackle Daniel “Sauce” Williams, linebackers Logan Taylor and Noah Kema, safety Justin Sinclair and cornerback Caleb “C-Bo” Brown are among the Rainbow Warriors eligible to extend their college careers based on the NCAA’s ruling. Read more
Originally established in 1975 and last revised in 1984, the rules are being modernized to address the evolving needs of Oahu’s expanding and diverse gardening community, cityofficials said Read more
Parsons spent only four years — 1964 to 1968 — in Hawaii attending UH Manoa, but he maintained strong ties with the school throughout the years as he gained a reputation on Wall Street as “Captain Emergency.” Read more
Luigi Mangione, who lived in Honolulu for about two years, faces an 11-count indictment in state court, including three murder charges. He is also facing federal charges, one of which carries the possibility of the death penalty. Read more
