Settlement over Liquor Commission lawsuit rejected
An offer by the city to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging anti-gay discrimination by investigators working for the Honolulu Liquor Commission has been rejected.
Notices of Maui homeless sweep lacking information cited by state Supreme Court
Notices of an ongoing homeless sweep at Maui’s Kahului Boat Harbor by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources lack the same information that was cited by the Hawaii Supreme Court in a challenge to Maui County’s homeless sweeps.
Plans revived for redo of Paradise Cove
HONOLULU — New development partners are advancing a previously delayed plan to revitalize one of Hawaii’s oldest and most popular tourist attractions, Paradise Cove Luau.
HTA, DLNR following up on reports of cruise ships venturing too near Na Pali Coast
HPD wants to use overt video monitoring at popular sites
Kaua‘i braces for severe thunderstorms and high possibility of flooding
LIHU‘E — County of Kaua‘i officials are warning island residents of another severe weather disturbance headed to the island on Mother’s Day weekend.
Hiker rescued on Kalalau Trail
KALALAU — A 39-year-old O’ahu resident was rescued on the Kalalau Trail after suffering an ankle injury on Tuesday afternoon.
Ex-IBEW union official charged with felony theft
HONOLULU — A 44-year-old former office associate with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1186 has been charged with felony theft for allegedly embezzling $44,367 in union dues.
Hawai‘i school chief’s salary cap rests with the governor
HONOLULU — A Senate bill sent to Gov. Josh Green would keep the state schools superintendent’s annual salary at $248,000 or even increase it, which is considerably more than Green’s pay of $165,000.
Road closures in Hanapepe
HANAPEPE — The Department of Pubic Works announced that portions of Awawa Road from Akea Road are scheduled to close for tree removal.
Niumalu Bridge to remain closed
Visitor arrivals down in March, but spending climbs
Visitor spending tops $700 million in first quarter on Kaua‘i
O‘ahu’s housing market improves with year-over-year gains
HONOLULU — O‘ahu’s housing market rebounded in April with year-over-year gains after mostly slumps in March.
‘Compulsive gambler’ asks for 30-month federal sentence
A Kona man who bilked 45 investors in his online lei business out of $1.2 million to fuel a high-stakes gambling habit in Las Vegas is asking a federal judge to sentence him Wednesday to 2-1/2 years in prison.
Washington man breaks leg in fall near Kaweonui Point
Drug Take Back Day a success on Kaua‘i
Water Safety Coalition’s bills sent to Green
Staff shortages plague Honolulu’s 911 system
HONOLULU — When Kenneth Jacob, a 75-year-old Waikiki resident, was attacked by a man on the Ala Moana bridge over the Ala Wai Canal, he yelled, “Call 911.”
First responders alter operations in preparing for power shutoffs
HONOLULU — Police, firefighters, paramedics and emergency management officials on O‘ahu are modifying operations to prepare for the possibility that Hawaiian Electric must shut off power to reduce wildfire risks.