Helping Hands initiative aims to deliver 3K backpacks to students in need
Helping Hands Hawaii needs donations and supplies to pack 3,000 back-to-school backpacks by early July. Distribution begins July 13 at Kapolei High.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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Hawaii lawmakers seek to rename post office after Hanabusa
Hawaii’s congressional delegation is introducing a bill to rename the Waianae Post Office in honor of late U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hawaii delegation introduces bill to rename Waianae post office for Colleen Hanabusa
The bill honors Colleen Hanabusa, a Waianae native and longtime public servant who died March 6.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Former Honolulu city employee charged in alleged $800k Hawaii Foodbank fraud
Former Honolulu city employee Dexter Kishida faces felony theft, forgery and misconduct charges in alleged $800K Hawaii Foodbank CARES Act fraud.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Ex-Honolulu employee charged in $800K Hawaii Foodbank fraud scheme
Former Honolulu city employee Dexter Kishida was charged in an alleged $800,000 fraud scheme that left the Hawaii Foodbank without reimbursement for food dis...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hawaii Asset Forfeiture Reform Appears Dead This Year
But lawmakers have agreed to let Honolulu shoulder the costs for emergency services.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Deadline extended for relocation of Waianae homeless encampment
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has extended to October the deadline for Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae (POW), one of Hawaii’s largest long‑st...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Mililani teacher housing complex on track for 2027
Hawaii’s first affordable workforce housing project designed specifically for public school teachers has cleared a milestone after two years of planning, r...
Jun 19, 2026Open source
State finalizes agreement to acquire Wahiawa Dam and irrigation system
Dole Foods Hawaii gifted the dam, which the state is already upgrading to improve safety.
Jun 19, 2026Open source
‘Mr. Waianae’ established culture that made community proud Larry Ginoza, one of the most successful co...
‘Mr. Waianae’ established culture that made community proud Larry Ginoza, one of the most successful coaches in Hawaii high school football history, d...
Jun 19, 2026Open source
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Hawaii County panels OKs permit to renovate Kona Seaside Shops
The Hawaii County Leeward Planning Commission has unanimously approved issuing a permit for the renovation of the Kona Seaside Shops found along Ali‘i Driv...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Commission considering liability cap and recovery fund for future Hawaii wildfires
The state could rule as early as next year on how it will limit catastrophic wildfire liability for electric utilities, with preliminary public input due Jun...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
The Long Game: NFL Veteran & UH Football All-Time Great Rich Miano
Rich Miano has been a fixture in Hawaii sports for decades. In this episode, Miano reflects on his difficult transition to life in Hawaii, his journey from w...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
New law to expand affordable homeownership opportunities in Hawaii
Senate Bill 2061 expands Hawaii’s 99-year leasehold program to provide more affordable condo homes on state and county-owned land.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga’aia on Polynesian representation in live-action ‘Moana’
Dwayne Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga’aia say Disney’s live-action “Moana” shares Polynesian culture globally; film partly shot in Hawaii, premi...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Proposed protest limits at University of Hawaii trigger concerns
University of Hawaii President Wendy Hensel in the fall plans to release proposed changes that would impose new limits on speech and protests across all 10 U...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Toll booth, cultural center proposed for Maunakea Access Road
Two years after the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that the access road to the Maunakea summit had been illegally seized and designated as state property in 2018...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
IRONMAN 70.3 COEUR d'ALENE: Hoffman's day to have a day ... Santa Cruz native catches up in bike, breezes t...
A total of 35 spots were available from Sunday's race for the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, on Oct. 10.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
University of Hawaii AI data center aims to improve healthcare
More than $12 million in federal funding has spurred researchers at the University of Hawaii’s Cancer Center and John A. Burns School of Medicine to focus...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
LDS Church delivers food to all 50 states to celebrate America 250
SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hit a milestone this week in its efforts to celebrate the United States’ 250th ann...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Puna Alternate Route Study underway but delayed
Publication of a state and Hawaii County-funded traffic study exploring alternate routes into Puna District has been delayed by at least half a year, accordi...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Hawaii and several other states have made moves to curtail the influence of big money in their political ca...
Here’s what readers are saying in Sunday’s letters to the editor.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Heidi Montag Flaunts Bikini Body While Filming Steamy Hawaii Music Video as Husband Spencer Pratt Moves On...
Heidi Montag filmed a new music video in Hawaii as husband Spencer Pratt moved on from his Los Angeles mayoral defeat.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Father’s Day Weather Forecast | Light winds bring warm temperatures and calm surf statewide
Warm and mostly dry conditions continue across Hawaii for Father’s Day with light winds keeping things hot and humid. Surf remains small and clean, while f...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Hawaii’s Aquaculture Industry Is Set To Boom But It Needs State Help
State support has been lean, but the industry has attracted global recognition for its innovations.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
Cal Poly tie-down roper Daniel Miranda earns another trip to the CNFR short go
The calf roper from Hawaii will make his third trip to the championship go-round in four years.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
HIDOE works to improve school bus service ahead of new year
With the new school year approaching, the Hawaii Department of Education is working to improve bus service statewide.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
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Hawaii lawmakers seek to rename post office after Hanabusa
Hawaii’s congressional delegation is introducing a bill to rename the Waianae Post Office in honor of late U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hawaii County panels OKs permit to renovate Kona Seaside Shops
The Hawaii County Leeward Planning Commission has unanimously approved issuing a permit for the renovation of the Kona Seaside Shops found along Ali‘i Driv...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Commission considering liability cap and recovery fund for future Hawaii wildfires
The state could rule as early as next year on how it will limit catastrophic wildfire liability for electric utilities, with preliminary public input due Jun...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
The Long Game: NFL Veteran & UH Football All-Time Great Rich Miano
Rich Miano has been a fixture in Hawaii sports for decades. In this episode, Miano reflects on his difficult transition to life in Hawaii, his journey from w...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hawaii delegation introduces bill to rename Waianae post office for Colleen Hanabusa
The bill honors Colleen Hanabusa, a Waianae native and longtime public servant who died March 6.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Helping Hands initiative aims to deliver 3K backpacks to students in need
Helping Hands Hawaii needs donations and supplies to pack 3,000 back-to-school backpacks by early July. Distribution begins July 13 at Kapolei High.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Ex-Honolulu employee charged in $800K Hawaii Foodbank fraud scheme
Former Honolulu city employee Dexter Kishida was charged in an alleged $800,000 fraud scheme that left the Hawaii Foodbank without reimbursement for food dis...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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