Gov. Josh Green said he came away from a conference call Wednesday with President Joe Biden and other Democratic governors feeling like the president was a “different individual” from the one in the distressing performance during the 2024 election debate. Read more
A city-contracted tow company has not responded in the wake of the city’s decision that it must refund more than $650,000 in extra fees to hundreds of registered vehicle owners on Oahu or see its annual, three-year contract with the city terminated. Read more
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed 11 agriculture-related bills to protect Hawaii’s biosecurity, preserve the safety of the state’s food systems and safeguard local farmers and producers through fair labeling. Read more
In the first six months of 2024, state officials counted 45 deadly collisions on Hawaii island roads, including a head-on collision in North Kona. Read more
Question: During a (Puiblic Safety Power Shutoff) event, if we do lose power, should we shut off power at our electrical breaker box to avoid a surge when power is restored? I do have the HECO app on my phone that should notify me when power is restored. Read more
Oahu’s first responders urge responsible revelry to mark the 248th year of America’s independence by curtailing impaired driving, illegal fireworks, hazardous fires and general bad behavior. Read more
Trump now leads Biden 49% to 43% among likely voters nationally, a 3-point swing toward the Republican from just a week earlier, before the debate. Read more
The University of Hawaii basketball team went a great distance to secure a commitment from a long-distance shooter. Read more
The most promising opportunities would be to clear obstacles for more “niche” clusters of businesses related to tourism — or for water-based industries such as aquaculture, according to UHERO. Read more
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Question: In 2023 the Office of Consumer Protection was looking into alleged overcharges by a vehicle-towing company that has/had a contract with the city. Did anything ever come of that? Read more
The Honolulu Police Department says there are 100 gaming rooms operating somewhere on Oahu each day. Read more
Gov. Josh Green announced Tuesday that Maui residents displaced by the Aug. 8 wildfires can now apply for the Hawaii Interim Housing Program, which offers temporary state- sponsored housing to those affected. Read more
At this year’s Exercise Rim of the Pacific, the U.S. military is putting a major emphasis on logistics and new technology as it looks at operations across the Pacific. Read more
After two sets of bids and protests, the state said contracts for ground ambulance emergency services on Kauai and Maui will be awarded to American Medical Response. Read more
Kai Kamaka was already back in Dad mode, setting up the toys and getting the food ready in the backyard of his grandmother’s home in Las Vegas. Read more
State officials have new tools to protect children and seniors in Hawaii from harm under several bills signed into law. Read more
Question: How long does the road test take? I’m hoping to schedule this for my lunch hour. Read more
Two juveniles and a 19-year-old were released pending investigation after allegedly donning masks and robbing a 7-Eleven store in Kapolei at gunpoint early Sunday morning by threatening to shoot the 64-year-old cashier, according to law enforcement sources. Read more
Some of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board members say it’s time to improve the public image surrounding the nearly $10 billion Skyline project. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, along with representatives from the state Department of Parks and Recreation, the Waikiki Business Improvement District and JTB Hawaii Inc., gathered Monday by the Duke Kahanamoku statue to unveil the first three of 26 specialty trash cans set to be installed around Waikiki. Read more
The court sent the case back to a lower court, ruling that former presidents are shielded from prosecution for actions they take within their constitutional authority. Read more
