Police identify Volcano woman, 76, as victim in fatal crash
The driver of the Honda CR-V who was killed Monday in a traffic collision on Hawaii island has been identified as 76-year-old Laura Walker of Volcano.
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Hawaii island shopping center developer files for bankruptcy
A real estate developer who has built shopping centers in East and West Hawaii has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy protection.
State, environmentalists fight EPA’s rejection of Hawaii air quality plan
The state Department of Health and a coalition of environmental organizations are challenging a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to partially reject Hawaii’s plan to improve air quality...
Editorial: Affordability issue takes center stage in select House races
There are nearly two dozen contested state House races in the primary election now underway, and a handful of them have no longtime incumbents. In today’s second half of Legislature endorsements, here are...
What do you think about the new Hawaii driver’s license and ID card?
This is not a scientific poll — results reflect only the opinions of those voting.
Judge orders hearing on E. Maui water permit
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources failed to adequately consider Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices — violating its public trust duties — when it approved water-diversion perm...
Kauai electric customers could start paying for wildfire mitigation
The nonprofit electric utility on Kauai is seeking to begin charging customers for wildfire mitigation expenses early next year.
Error led to 400 noncitizens voting in New Jersey, governor says
Roughly 400 noncitizens voted in New Jersey after about 6,600 residents were improperly registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024 because of a software error at the Motor Vehicle Commission, Gov. Mi...
High blank ballot rates prompt OHA voter education effort
With five seats on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees on the ballot this year, election officials and OHA leaders are urging voters to pay closer attention to one of the state’s least-underst...
Abercrombie alleges Ed Case violated House campaign rules
Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who represented Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District in Congress for over 20 years, has filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission alleging that U.S. Rep. Ed Case...
Victim of fatal Makakilo house fire is identified
An 83-year-old man who died early Monday after a house fire burned a two-story home in Makakilo was identified as Richard Calistro of Kapolei.
Hawaii health officials warn of keiki fruit pouch recall
The Hawaii Department of Health is alerting residents to a recall for select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches for kids sold at Target.
U.S. rolls back energy standards as electricity costs soar
WASHINGTON >> The Trump administration is dismantling a wide array of federal energy-efficiency programs at the same time that war in Iran is raising oil prices, climate change is fueling record heat that is...
2 men die from injuries suffered in weekend crashes on Oahu
Two men have died from their injuries after being critically hurt in separate motor vehicle crashes on Oahu over the weekend, police said.
Trump-backed candidates win closely watched Arizona primary races
WASHINGTON >> Republican voters in Tuesday’s Arizona primaries nominated conservative candidates for high-profile races for governor and a U.S. House seat, as Democrats rallied behind moderates leading up...
House passes $1T defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
WASHINGTON >> The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defense policy bill today, despite Democrats’ concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that w...
Rocky’s newest pup, RV58, adjusts to life on a new beach
Rocky’s monk seal pup has been successfully relocated to another beach and has been given new flipper ID tags.
Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 Army soldiers killed in war
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump on Wednesday witnessed the return of four young Army soldiers recently killed overseas, telling reporters beforehand that each had died supportive of the war he was wagin...
Kokua Line: Do we still report coconut rhinoceros beetles on Oahu?
Question: I live in Makiki. Yesterday morning I found a rhinoceros beetle slowly crawling on my lanai. I have no coco palm trees in my yard and I haven’t brought in any soil or compost to my yard for years...
2 men charged in alleged gold bar fraud scheme targeting kupuna
A 25-year-old man from India made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Honolulu Wednesday in connection with a multi-state fraud scheme that lured a Kaneohe kupuna in her 80s into giving him $137...
Miano, Theocharidis among 5 inductees into UH Circle of Honor
University of Hawaii Athletics announced Wednesday the addition of five individuals for the 41st class of the UH Sports Circle of Honor.
Rainbow shortstop Elijah Ickes signs deal with the Dodgers
For University of Hawaii shortstop Elijah Ickes, the dream job begins in the desert.
Hawaiian language advocates ‘devastated’ after school suspends program
Just weeks before the start of the 2026-27 school year, Kapolei Middle School has suspended its Kaiapuni Hawaiian language immersion program after failing to fill two teaching positions — a decision that p...
LG candidates’ appearance shows similarities, differences
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami and state Rep. Della Au Belatti made their only joint appearance in a televised “conversation” last week in their race to become Hawaii’s next lieutenant governor.