Streets to be closed for parade in Lihu‘e on Saturday
Monk seal pup’s foray by Waikiki canoe club prompts concerns
Hilo housing complex for veterans will offer 92 units
Brush fire burns 300 acres in Koke‘e
All access to Haiku Stairs region closed for removal
HONOLULU — The state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the City and County of Honolulu announced on Wednesday the closure of the entire Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve, also known as Middle Ridge, and the Moanalua Valley Neighborhood Park for the removal of the Haiku Stairs.
Above average rain in May unlikely to ease dry season concerns
HILO, Hawai‘i — “The first month of the 2024 dry season started with a week of trade winds and rainfall mostly linked to the east-facing windward shores. That was the end of the dry conditions.”
Man found mentally fit for trial in acid attack
HONLULU — Sebastian Mahkwan, one of two men indicted in a murder-for-hire plot in the Jan. 23 acid attack on a Chinese-language teacher, was found mentally fit on Monday to stand trial.
Navy transfers 400 acres at Kalaeloa to city for public recreation
HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu took ownership of approximately 400 acres of former Navy-owned land at Kalaeloa that will go toward public recreation use, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced at a ceremony outside Honolulu Hale on Wednesday afternoon.
Honolulu expands homeless services at Diamond Head facility
HONOLULU — With an aim to get O‘ahu’s chronically homeless off the streets and into permanent housing, the city’s new Leahi Behavioral and Medical Respite facility has officially opened near the slopes of Diamond Head.
Honolulu council, retailers wish to ignite fireworks bill
Runway project underway at Lihu‘e Airport
Coco Palms bringing Kimpton to Hawai‘i
FestPAC delegates show support for New Caledonia
HONOLULU — Since the Guamanian-Palauan artist Kaitlin Ngeremokt gave up her bedsheet Monday to make art in honor of New Caledonia, she has been sleeping on an empty mattress with just a thin blanket.
Police cameras to roll at scenic lookouts
HONOLULU — Video cameras mounted on at least four mobile security trailers will be used by the Honolulu Police Department to avert auto burglaries, thefts, vandalism and other crimes at popular scenic points in East O‘ahu.
Pacific leaders sign declaration to reinforce ties
HONOLULU — Dignitaries from across the Pacific gathered Tuesday afternoon at Iolani Palace for the inaugural Pacific Leaders Forum, aimed at strengthening relationships and providing a platform to discuss challenges confronting Pacific communities.
Suspect arrested for assault at Lumaha‘i Bridge
Midwives ask court to stop law that requires licensing to practice
HONOLULU — Kiana Rowley, a registered nurse, testified on Monday in Circuit Court that she is paying $100,000 in tuition to become a certified nurse midwife after a Hawaii law requiring midwives to have a state-issued license went into full effect on July 1, 2023.
EV’s put charge into state auto sales
Military spending bill includes isle manufacturing, invasive species
