Hawaii voter service centers now open for in-person registration, voting
Hawaii residents will have access to in-person election services, including voter registration and accessible voting, through Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Obon season highlights legacy of early Japanese immigrants in Hawaii
Obon was officially introduced to Hawaii in the late 19th century by early Japanese immigrants working on the sugarcane and pineapple plantations.
Ahuimanu Elementary students name monk seal pup in honor of ‘Starry Night’
The male Hawaiian monk seal pup, also known as RV60, was born this season to Lei Ola (RH48).
Man arrested in Wahiawa attempted murder investigation
District 2 Crime Reduction Unit officers identified and arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder.
DHHL sued over evictions of non-Native Hawaiians in East Kauai project
The lawsuit was filed by the same firm suing the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands over blood quantum requirements.
Hokulea original crew reunites for 50th anniversary of maiden voyage to Tahiti
Hōkūleʻa’s original crew gathered over the weekend to mark 50 years since the voyaging canoe returned to Hawaiʻi from its maiden voyage to Tahiti.
Kendama craze makes a comeback in Hawaii
Have you noticed? Kids are spending less time on their phones and more time playing with kendama — a toy that was everywhere two decades ago.
Judge rules Council chair Tommy Waters ineligible to run for re-election
Judge James Ashford ruled Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible to run again for East Honolulu’s District 4 seat, finding he has already served the city charter’s two-term limit.
Police investigate alleged teen assault at Maui canoe regatta
Maui police are investigating a brawl that broke out at the final local canoe regatta of the season at Hoaloha Park in Kahului on July 18.
Schools damaged from Kona low storms ready to welcome students back
Konawaena High School on Hawaii Island and Hokulani Elementary on Oahu are set to reopen Aug. 3 after months of repairs to classrooms and facilities.
Luke used sheriff deputies to surrender after grand jury indictment
HNN Investigates’ camera caught a black Chevy Traverse pulling into the Department of Law Enforcement’s cell block parking lot, with a sheriff deputy driving and another in the passenger seat.
M7.1 earthquake strikes Japan, no tsunami threat to Hawaii
The quake registered the highest possible intensity of 7 on Japan’s Shindo seismic scale, according to the meteorological agency.
Salvage company says state owes them more for removing a sunken ship
The state says the company didn’t do due diligence before bidding on a contract to remove a sunken boat from the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor.
BWS responds to 12-inch main break in Waikiki
The HNL Alert sent out around 6:30 a.m. said the break is located on Lewers St by Don Ho Lane.
Hawaii vendor interrupted by gunfire at Seattle food festival
Christopher Monterroso, of Hawaiian Honey Cones, was talking on Instagram live when at least four gunshots rang out in the background.
FEMA approves federal funding for South Kohala fire costs
FEMA says it will provide funding to the state for up to 75% of eligible firefighting costs.
Fencing renovation project begins at Centennial Park Waikiki
The roughly $310,000 project is expected to be completed by the end of October, when the park is scheduled to reopen.
Hawaii Voting Centers Open for Primary Election
Hawaii residents will have access to in-person election services, including voter registration and accessible voting, through Saturday, Aug. 8.
Hawaii Career Expo returns to Blaisdell Center
The Hawaii Career Expo returns Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall.
UHERO study reveals progress, persistent challenges for Maui wildfire survivors
The report concludes that while recovery is underway, it remains uneven—highlighting the need for continued support for wildfire survivors.
Plea hearing set for officials charged in bribery scandal
Current and former government officials charged in a bribery scandal, including Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, are set to appear in court Thursday to enter pleas.
Judge rules Council chair Tommy Waters ineligible to run for re-election
Judge James Ashford ruled Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible to run again for East Honolulu’s District 4 seat, finding he has already served the city charter’s two-term limit.
Former Oahu resident describes Seattle shooting: ‘I’ve never been so scared’
Isaiah Corpus, 26, was manning his booth at the annual Bite of Seattle festival when gunshots rang out at around 6 p.m. Sunday Seattle time.
Hawaii delegation making mark at National Conference of State Legislators in Chicago
Hawaii lawmakers made up almost a third of the attendees at the National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators conference.