More details emerge after cockfight raid

HILO, Hawai‘i — Police said Tuesday officers, who raided a cockfight May 18 in Hawaiian Paradise Park, recovered 25 dead roosters, four injured birds and about $20,000 in cash.

More homeless housing planned for O‘ahu

HONOLULU — The city and state have opened — and plan to open — more homeless housing across Oahu following the closure of some shelters and reduced bed space during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hawai‘i wins $916 million from drugmaker

HONOLULU — A Hawai‘i Circuit Court judge awarded the state $916 million on Tuesday in a decade-old case alleging unfair and deceptive practices against the makers of a blockbuster blood thinner drug.

Search for UH president’s replacement to begin soon

HONOLULU — The search for the successor to University of Hawai‘i (UH) President David Lassner officially will begin in late May following approval of the job description and leadership profile by the Board of Regents.

Soft spring for Hawai‘i hotels

HONOLULU — There wasn’t as much cha-ching this spring for Hawai‘i hotels, which in April experienced losses in five key performance measures for the second month in a row.

Waimea JROTC gets last-minute push for upcoming tour

WAIMEA — Retired Col. Vincent Freeman, a senior Army instructor with the Waimea High School JROTC, said that the contribution of $10,000 by West Kaua‘i Club 100 was especially meaningful because the club is directly linked to veterans, who were involved inWorld War II in Europe.

Memorial Day service at Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery on Monday

HANAPEPE — Retired Air Force General Mary Kay Hertog, commander of the Kaua‘i Veterans Council, reminds everyone that the annual Kaua‘i Veterans Council Memorial Day Service will take place on Monday at the Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery starting at 10 a.m.