Honolulu Police Department officers and neighborhood residents recall a calamity that claimed four lives After two days of Kona rain, Tuesday, the first anniversary of what has become known as the Hibiscus Drive tragedy, was... 7 minutes ago
New prosecutor wants surgeon general’s case dismissed Honolulu’s new prosecutor, Steve Alm, submitted a motion Tuesday seeking to dismiss charges against U.S. Surgeon General... 7 minutes ago
Opening of Legislature viewable online, on ‘Olelo The public will not be allowed into the state Capitol today for the opening day of the legislative session — or for the... 7 minutes ago
Leaders criticize ‘chronic mismanagement’ of Native Hawaiian burials Island burial council leaders are accusing the state of “systemic and chronic mismanagement” of a program developed three... 7 minutes ago
Hawaiian Electric speeds up rooftop solar connections Hawaiian Electric is rolling out a new program called Quick Connect that will enable many customers installing new rooftop... 7 minutes ago
University of Hawaii and Department of Education brace for budget cuts Millions of dollars in budget cuts to both the state Department of Education and University of Hawaii system are in the... Yesterday
Column: Top technology trends to focus on this year As we start the new year, one of the top questions on everyone’s mind may be, How will I be affected by the current... Yesterday
Hawaiian surf legend Ben Aipa, who also excelled as board shaper, dies at 78 Hawaiian surf legend Ben Aipa, who achieved renown in the 1960s and ’70s as a powerful, creative surfer, innovative board... Yesterday
Kokua Line: Going Green community recycling to resume with event set for Saturday in Kaneohe Question: Kokua Line used to publicize those drive-thru recycling sites. Do they not hold those anymore? I liked them... Yesterday
Opening day of Hawaii legislative session to be void of typical festivities Wednesday’s opening of the new legislative session will be like no other — with the state Capitol ringed with security... Yesterday
Kupuna get inoculated at Pier 2 as Hawaii mass vaccinations begin A sense of hope came over 77-year-old Veronica Martin when she finally received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine she’s been... Yesterday
Storm front brings flooding, power outages A westward-marching weather front with sometimes strong winds peeled the roof off a house above Kaimuki on Monday, toppled... Yesterday
Noncommercial fishing is booming in Hawaii during pandemic Noncommercial fishing in Hawaii has been booming since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many have turned to it out... 1/18/2021
Plans for 2 more Ward towers set for review A state agency regulating development in Kakaako has scheduled public hearings in March to consider plans for developing... 1/18/2021
Waikiki Shell to be used in effort to return stranded American Samoa residents home The state of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu have begun assisting about 800 American Samoan residents, who are... 1/18/2021
Previously unknown cause is found for mysterious snorkeling deaths in a new Hawaii study One day in 2004, after flying home to Honolulu from Canada, Carol Wilcox went snorkeling at Sans Souci Beach, began to lose... 1/17/2021
Biggest swell of winter slams Oahu’s north, west shores The gargantuan surf that pummeled Oahu’s north and west shores Saturday proved dangerous for many and deadly for one West... 1/17/2021
Polynesian Cultural Center reopening with limited capacity and activities as officials look ahead to tourism recovery The Polynesian Cultural Center, a cornerstone of Laie and an economic magnet for the North Shore community, is set to... 1/17/2021
Kokua Line: Stimulus debit card arrives for some in Hawaii, while payment status remains elusive for others Question: We just received what appears to be a second-round stimulus debit card in the mail from Economic Impact Payment... 1/17/2021
Maui Ocean Center reopens The Maui Ocean Center, one of Hawaii’s top visitor attractions, reopened Friday after a 10-month closure due to the... 1/17/2021
Robert Thacker, 102, Dies; Survived Pearl Harbor to Fly in 3 Wars His unarmed bomber was caught in the thick of Japan’s attack. He went on to fly some 80 missions in World War II and to... 12/25/2020
Videos Show Kilauea Volcano Eruption in Hawaii The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, considered one of the most active in the world, erupted overnight Sunday, prompting the... 12/22/2020