Spy for China gets 10 years in federal prison

A former officer with the Central Intelligence Agency who admitted stealing classified information with his late brother and giving it to China in exchange for money, travel and other compensation will spend 10 years in federal prison, Chief U.S. District Court Judge Derrick K. Watson decided Wednesday.

NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer visits Hilo

HILO, Hawaii — A vessel dedicated to exploring the unknown parts of the ocean is docked this week at the Port of Hilo for the first time as the crew and scientists prepare for the next part of their expedition.

State eyes takeover of Kakaako condo project

HONOLULU — An affordable condominium project in Kakaako marketed as extraordinary boutique housing is facing the extraordinary prospect of foreclosure on unsold units nearly three years after opening.

Ewa Beach to get its first hotel

HONOLULU — Alaka‘i Development has secured $135 million in financing and is on its way to delivering Ewa Beach’s first hotel: a dual-branded Hyatt Place and extended-stay Hyatt House for the Ho‘opili master-­planned community.

Kapi‘olani nurses seek injunction to block lockout

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Nurses’ Association/Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 50 is seeking an injunction to stop Kapi‘olani Medical Center from locking unionized nurses out of the hospital following a planned one-day strike, the union’s second this year.

Honolulu council wheels out e-bike measures

HONOLULU — Two pieces of legislation meant to provide clearer safety standards and more regulation on the use of fast-moving electric bicycles on Oahu’s public roadways and sidewalks and in parks, rolled out of Honolulu Hale last week.