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1+ hour, 6+ min ago (359+ words) A city task force presented a report with recommendations on how to address the Honolulu Police Department's chronic staffing shortage " and now it's up to the Honolulu Police Commission to choose how to move forward. The HPD Task Force recently published a report on HPD's staffing issues. It found that there are 450 current officer vacancies, and that there has been a steady increase in vacancies every year since 2021. There's also an ongoing shortage of civilian staff. Retirement eligibility, pay and other benefits were all contributing factors that have made it difficult to recruit and retain staff. Honolulu City Council Councilmember Andria Tupola led the task force and on Wednesday presented the final report to the commission. Because many of the recommendations require funding, Tupola said the commission should pick which of the recommendations it wants to prioritize. "I'm not going…...

3+ hour, 27+ min ago (253+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- A Honolulu man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting two children who were placed under the care of his mother. Bryson Mahoe, 33, was sentenced to 20 years of incarceration on Nov. 17, 2025, for the sex assault of two children taken care by'his mother, 55-year-old Dorothy Mahoe, over the course of several years. The two siblings, who were both under the age of 14, were placed under Dorothy's care by the Department of Human Services. She was also entrusted with the care of two additional siblings. Dorothy was found guilty of eight counts second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of persistent nonsupport on July 30, 2025. Evidence revealed that she physically abused and neglected all four siblings, which included instances where she left them locked in a room for extended periods of time without food or…...

13+ hour, 23+ min ago (122+ words) Published 5:26 pm Thursday, December 18, 2025 South Rowan senior Trystin Chadwick is in Hawaii and will play in Saturday's Tiki Bowl. Tiki Bowl rosters are made up of senior football players and are constructed based on recommendations by coaches and scouting services. Ther are 35-40 players on each team. The trip's activities last from Dec. 17-22, with the all-star game scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 20. Chadwick was South's leading receiver in 2025 with 18 catches for 264 yards and two touchdowns. He had four catches for 73 yards in the game against Salisbury. He'll be coached by college coaches in Hawaii and will get to play his final high school game in Honolulu....

17+ hour, 52+ min ago (260+ words) The New Orleans Beat Friedman Files: How Advisors Can Finish 2025 Strong " and Start 2026 Even Stronger Up to 50% Off 2026 Caribbean Travel Aruba Certified Expert Program Classic Vacations has launched a limited time booking offer to encourage travelers to return to the Hawaiian Islands as they continue their recovery following the 2023 Maui wildfires. The "Hawaii is Calling: More Value, More Aloha" campaign offers a $100 booking credit on any Hawaiian Island booking of five nights or more and $200 for a Maui reservation through Classic's "Go Maui Now' offer, valid only on new bookings. The booking window runs now through January 31, 2026, with travel valid now through April 15, 2026. Blackout dates, minimum night stays, and minimum stay requirements are subject to change, and some booking and travel dates may vary. Seasonal surcharges, resort fees (if any), and other restrictions may also apply. What's more, offers are…...

17+ hour, 52+ min ago (406+ words) Thursday, December 18, 2025 74" Today's Paper Today " Updated 11:16 p.m. "If the appropriate tax accounts have been established and required filings have been submitted, the taxpayer merely needs to provide the information requested on the Rental Property Compliance Notice," he said, which asks for the name of the entity or the GE or TA license number under which the taxpayer filed. Yamashiroya referred the reader to tax.hawaii.gov/rental for more information, particularly in FAQs seven through 11. Along with making other points, that section says Hawaii law requires individuals or companies authorized to collect rent on behalf of property owners, including property managers, booking platforms and rental agents, to report rental activity to DOTAX. The letter mailed to some rental property owners says DOTAX has "received information that you may be operating a rental property in Hawaii and may not be properly filing…...

20+ hour, 19+ min ago (291+ words) HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - Hawaii's oldest bar is likely to close soon. Smith's Union Bar on North Hotel Street was established in 1934 after the end of prohibition, but employees were told this week that its landlord has decided not to renew the bar's lease. The bar sits on property owned by prominent Chinatown landlord Allen Stack Jr. The reasons for not renewing the lease were not immediately disclosed. Smith's Union Bar has seen decades of Hawaii's history. It was a popular spot among sailors, survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor and World War II, and became known as the "official watering hole of the USS Arizona." "I think in the military veteran community, it means a lot," Jim McCoy, of Pacific Historic Parks, said. "I know it's changing times, but it's also history, and it's history that we don't want…...

22+ hour, 57+ min ago (151+ words) Click here to view this article from kitv.com. Flood Watch until THU 6:00 PM HST Small Craft Advisory until FRI 6:00 AM HST More From KITV 4 Island News Bissen can address a myriad of issues in Friday's Maui State of the County WATCH LIVE NOW | HPD press conference on fatal Honolulu officer-involved shooting City and County of Honolulu's 'Be Safe, Be Seen on Halloween' proclamation Press conference on continued search for missing Kailua paddler Flood Watch until THU 6:00 PM HST Small Craft Advisory until FRI 6:00 AM HST More From KITV 4 Island News Bissen can address a myriad of issues in Friday's Maui State of the County WATCH LIVE NOW | HPD press conference on fatal Honolulu officer-involved shooting City and County of Honolulu's 'Be Safe, Be Seen on Halloween' proclamation Press conference on continued search for missing Kailua paddler...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (744+ words) Industry leaders traveled to Hawaii to deliver in-person training, showcase tools, and give practical insights tailored to local shops. Bringing education and training to body shops nationwide is often challenging, especially in states like Hawaii. Being 2,500 miles from the mainland, Takemoto acknowledged that shops don't often have opportunities to hear from industry experts unless they travel off the island. "Having them [Anderson and Stevens] here makes for a great opportunity for our collision shops," he said. Throughout the event, CCC team members and Anderson delivered information that everyone in attendance could apply to their businesses. During the day-long event,Takemoto said that CCC team members and Anderson delivered insightful and pertinent information that everyone in attendance could apply to their businesses. The idea dates back a couple of years, when CCC and Anderson discussed teaming up for a road show…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (241+ words) Prime Video has released first-look photos at "The Wrecking Crew" starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista set to be released on Jan. 28, 2026. King Kalakaua Park menorah lighting ceremony in memory of Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre victims Flood Watch until THU 6:00 PM HST Small Craft Advisory until FRI 6:00 AM HST In the action-comedy set in the streets of Hawaii, two estranged half-brothers Jonny (Momoa) and James (Bautista) are reunited after their father's mysterious death. In search of the truth, they discover buried secrets that reveal a conspiracy threatening to tear their family apart. "Together, they are ready to WRECK anything that gets in their way," the official synopsis adds. The upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film directed by Angel Manuel Soto written by Jonathan Tropper, also stars Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Frankie Adams and Maia Kealoha. The rated R film…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (84+ words) The family behind a timeless local brand is now offering up a fashion line for keiki, with a design to keep them outdoors having fun in the sun. The family behind a timeless local brand is now offering up a fashion line for keiki, with a design to keep them outdoors having fun in the sun. The family behind a timeless local brand is now offering up a fashion line for keiki, with a design to keep them outdoors having fun in the sun....