Chinatown security camera project at halfway point
HONOLULU — Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s office said last week that the city’s effort to install new security camera system upgrades in Chinatown has reached its halfway point.
Police Commission oversight ineffective, auditor finds
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Commission “lacks defined rules or processes” to meet its responsibilities, and the way it reviews complaints made against police officers “lacks full transparency and accountability,” according to a city auditor’s report published Aug. 29.
Entire Kalalau Trail section closed
NAPALI COAST — A contagious virus forced the closure of the entire stretch of Kalalau Trail section until state agencies can ensure the well-being of the public after dozens of people fell ill following a trek through the area.
West Oahu is a new GOP stronghold
Wave of new faces coming to Legislature
St. Francis pensions face chopping block
HONOLULU — The St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii may soon end a long-established pension plan for its current and former employees.
Hawaii expands Japan ties as tourism slowly recovers
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green will return from Japan on Wednesday after signing a sister-state memorandum of understanding and engaging in cross-cultural exchanges and business meetings.
Roadwork scheduled on Kauai next week
Honolulu City Council OKs resolution for more water testing
Waianae victims remembered as 3 caring women
Court ruling supports Hawaii gun restrictions
The Point, HGV helps build homes in Waimea
WAIMEA — As part of the Hilton Grand Vacations HGV Serves program, a volunteer team from The Point at Poipu spent Wednesday working alongside homebuyers and Kauai Habitat for Humanity staff at the Huakai project in Waimea.
The Lo chapter released on the Hanapepe Massacre centennial
HANAPEPE — Ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Hanapepe Massacre, which took place on Sept. 9, 1924, Catherine and Karl Lo announced the release of the Lo chapter, “Shrouded in Mystery: The Unveiling of the Hanapepe Massacre.”
Sign wavers bring attention to suicide prevention
LIHUE — There was a lot of energy and a lot of honking on the corner of Rice Street and Umi Street in a sign-waving event for World Suicide Prevention Month on Wednesday Sept. 4.
‘Booming’ construction helps buoy Hawaii’s economy as tourism lags
HONOLULU — A booming local construction industry is expected to help Hawaii’s economy maintain about average growth this year, according to a new state forecast.
Kapi‘olani threatens lockout of union nurses
Management at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children on Wednesday said after receiving a second strike notice from the nurses union, it is prepared to impose a lockout.
Congressional hearing in Lahaina examines federal response
Federal agencies responding to Maui’s wildfire disaster over the past 13 months received much praise along with several tough questions during a congressional hearing Wednesday in Lahaina.
City rolls out CORE bus to curb homelessness
HONOLULU — A retired city-owned bus with about 1.7 million miles on it will now roll to the assistance of Oahu’s homeless.
Lihue Refuse Transfer Station to close for renovations
LIHU‘E — The Department of Pubic Works (DPW) said the Lihue Refuse Transfer Station will be closed for renovations from Sept. 11 through Nov. 1.
58th Terno Ball to be held on Sept. 21
LIHUE — The annual Terno Ball is the signature scholarship fundraiser for the Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club (KFWC).