Future of rail leadership in doubt amid tension
HONOLULU — Lori Kahikina’s future as the CEO and executive director of the city’s rail project — and the future of the project itself — has been thrown into doubt with six months left on her contract and relations continuing to break down between her and the chair of the board that oversees the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation.
Fierro wins Tahiti Pro to boost French Olympic medal hopes
Local wildcard Vahine Fierro won the Shisheido Tahiti Pro in pumping surf at her home break of Teahupo‘o on Wednesday, establishing herself as a favourite for gold when the Paris Olympics kick off at the same venue in two months.
Brazil’s Ferreira wins Tahiti Pro in epic Olympic appetizer
Brazil’s Italo Ferreira won the Shiseido Tahiti Pro in giant glassy tubes at the Olympic venue of Teahupo‘o on Thursday, showcasing the spectacular potential of the world’s best surfers in perfect waves for the world’s biggest sporting event.
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A number of lane closures are planned in the days ahead from the westside to the northside of the island, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in an update on Friday.
Unionized nurses demand better conditions and staffing at Queen’s
HONOLULU — Unionized nurses on Friday morning held a “March on the Boss” rally at The Queen’s Medical Center.
State acts to prevent telecom cutoff on home lands
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation Friday evening to prevent the loss of telecommunications services for about 1,500 Sandwich Isles Communications customers on Hawaiian home lands throughout the state.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to get $45M
HILO, Hawai‘i — Long-deferred maintenance projects are underway at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park after an infusion of millions of dollars in federal funds.
North Shore Lions give out $58,000 in scholarships
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, a fan of the North Shore Lions Club pancake breakfast that fuels the club’s scholarship fund, was called on to help distribute scholarships to North Shore students on Thursday at the Mo‘ikeha Building, Lihu‘e Civic Center.
Four West Kaua‘i students share first Somers Scholarships
WAIMEA — The Pilanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter L-Hawai‘i recently announced that three Waimea High School seniors and a West Kaua‘i woman pursuing a master’s degree are the recipients of the Lois R. and Lawrence H. Sommers P.E.O. Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic school year.
Kaua‘i firefighters honored for rescuing man on Christmas Day 2023
HANALEI — A Northern Michigan man who was rescued from a fall on the Kalalau Trail last year thanked his rescuers, who were recognized for their heroic efforts on Thursday morning in Hanalei.
Town entry sign goes up ahead of Koloa Plantation Days
KOLOA — Bob Gunter of Koloa Rum Company, Arryl Kaneshiro and the Koloa Plantation Days 0rganizing members, and Greg Williams and members of the Koloa Lions Club were excitedly examining the recently planted Koloa Town entry sign.
Honolulu named safest city to visit on the planet
HONOLULU — The City of Honolulu has been recognized as the “safest city to visit in the world” this year, up from 12th place last year.
Blangiardi signs resolution creating stand-alone Ocean Safety Department
City administrators, members of the Honolulu City Council and working and former lifeguards gathered on Wednesday afternoon in front of Honolulu Hale to commemorate the signing of Resolution 24-103, which created a stand-alone city Ocean Safety Department, effective immediately.
Governor signs bills benefiting condominium residents, owners
Gov. Josh Green on Thursday signed into law a package of bills benefiting condominium owners, associations and residents — another component of Green’s commitment to addressing statewide housing challenges.
City cannot recoup $12.5M from man facing gun, drug charges
The 38-year-old man awarded $12.5 million after he sued the city following injuries suffered in a 2021 police pursuit appeared in court Wednesday to face federal charges that he used a ghost gun while selling methamphetamine in Waianae.
Man indicted for allegedly shooting at girlfriend
HONOLULU — An O‘ahu grand jury indicted a 45-year-old Kapolei man on a charge of first-degree attempted murder, which carries a life sentence without the possibility of parole, and seven other charges for allegedly firing shots May 16 at his girlfriend and ramming her Jeep with his vehicle in Waimanalo.
Ocean Safety facility on Windward coast begins work
Honolulu Ocean Safety made history Thursday with a blessing ceremony for a groundbreaking $2.5 million project: the first facility tailored for lifeguard services in its 107-year history.
Tropic Care returns, dates set
Food bank shares concerns over food insecurity
