Actions on homeless are complaint-driven, city says
HONOLULU — As states and municipalities across the country push forward with sweeps of encampments in the month after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling granted officials new authority to police homelessness, the city says enforcement actions conducted on O‘ahu should not be deemed to be the same thing.
Vacation rentals post statewide occupancy drop
Vacation rental occupancy in June was lower compared with the same month in 2023; however, supply, average daily rate and demand were higher, according to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
New bill would nix building permit affidavits
Drain line to be installed on Hanalei Hill
Union workers picket Waikiki hotels
HONOLULU — Nearly 1,000 Unite Here Local 5 union workers picketed in front of major Waikiki hotels Tuesday demanding new contracts that provide “living wages, fair workloads, and proper staffing that ensures quality service.”
Miske to forfeit more than $20 million in assets
HONOLULU — Michael J. Miske Jr., found guilty of racketeering conspiracy, murder, and 11 other felony charges, must forfeit assets totaling more than $20 million, the jury that convicted him determined Wednesday.
Hunting Unit L closed
Heat safety campaign takes root
Arson suspected in two fires on Kaua‘i
New lifeguard towers coming to O‘ahu beaches
Human trafficking awareness campaign launched on Kaua‘i
University of Hawai‘i gets $6.5M grant for cyberinfrastructure project
The U.S. National Science Foundation awarded a $6.5 million grant to the University of Hawaii for a project that will enhance its cyberinfrastructure — the hardware, software, networks and data, along with the people operating and managing the advanced computing technology.
Trust looking to give Lahaina land new life
One of the largest owners of undeveloped land in Lahaina, Kamehameha Schools, intends to dramatically improve stewardship of its property in the wake of the Aug. 8 wildfire disaster, which the trust has been accused in litigation of partly facilitating.
Husband of Big Island crash victim sues other driver
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai‘i — The family of a Hawai‘i Island woman who was killed two years ago in a North Kona traffic crash is suing the driver of the other car, his parents and a car rental company, seeking more than $14 million in damages.
Lane closures scheduled for Kuli Road
TSA aims to bolster its staff on Kaua‘i
Strong opposition to proposed ag lot tax changes
RIMPAC exercises continue on USS Carl Vinson
As the biennial exercise Rim of the Pacific continues off the coast of Hawaii, the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 1 has been practicing flight operations from its flagship the USS Carl Vinson.
Blangiardi raises over $2 million for mayoral reelection
HONOLULU — Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi will face three challengers in his bid for reelection this year.