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11+ hour, 49+ min ago (467+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - When it comes to comic books, it's clear the cover sells the story. If you want to know what makes for great cover art, ask an artist. "Action always helps, and I think it's important to have one big central, focused character for you to grab onto," said Hawaii's David Nakayama. He is one of the trade's most sought-after cover artists. Marvel just published a book featuring his work, and he is very busy. "Well, at the moment I'm lucky to be working on Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn covers for DC," he said. "Over at Marvel, I've got two X-Men books coming up." He's also drawing the covers for Transformers comics, and Hasbro hired him to design the boxes for their superhero toys. So what's the secret to breaking into the big time? "There's no magic trick....

12+ hour, 6+ min ago (1852+ words) Betty Ann Hurdle spent 54 years on the Hawaiian homelands waitlist before finally receiving an award in March for property in Kapolei. Hours after signing an agreement, the 80-year-old went for a ride with her son to survey their new home. There are no houses yet on the 200-acre plot next to Skyline stops in East Kapolei. Underground electric lines and pipes for water and sewer aren't expected for another three years. Roads are still being dug and streetlights are only on some portions of the new development. Right now, there's mostly dirt. Hurdle still felt excited. She has a lease in hand that entitles her to a piece of property " and gives her something to pass down to her son and his family, who don't qualify for the program without her and can inherit her home but not her spot…...

17+ hour, 33+ min ago (632+ words) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 75" Today's Paper The Hawaii Department of Health is seeing a surge in influenza cases, along with flu-related 911 calls and emergency department visits statewide. A seasonal uptick in flu- related symptoms is expected during the winter months, especially as more gatherings take place indoors. There has, however, been a sharp increase in respiratory-related 911 calls. According to Hall, responders recorded 352 respiratory-related encounters for the week ending Nov. 20; 344 on the week ending Nov. 27, or Thanksgiving Day; and 332 transports for the week ending Dec. 4. This represents about 45% more than total EMS respiratory-related encounters during the summer, in June. Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated for respiratory illnesses, if they have not done so yet, as well as to stay home while sick to help prevent the spread of viruses. According to Hall, approximately 83% of EMS respiratory encounters result in transport,…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (76+ words) Hawaii Island Mayor Kimo Alameda ordered flags to be flown at half staff in honor of Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who died unexpectedly Sunday morning. Hawaii Island mayor orders flags flown at half staff in honor of fire chief Bus crash triggers power outage in West Oahu Honolulu Marathon runners begin recovery after soggy race Teen killed in Halawa shooting identified, 3 gunmen wanted Kansei Matsuzawa Becomes UH's Second Associated Press All-American...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (235+ words) The arrival of an object like 3I/ATLAS provides a physical, untouched sample from a completely different stellar cradle, allowing scientists to directly 'compare it to the small bodies in our own' solar system, such as comets and asteroids. This is a scientific opportunity that comes once in a generation, and the race to analyse it was intense. The scientific community's response to the object's discovery was nothing short of a frantic, global race against time. This object was moving fast, and researchers knew they had a vanishing window to capture its most intimate secrets before it disappeared back into the darkness of space. Essentially, the object is opening up for us, giving scientists an unparalleled look at the raw elements sealed within. The presence of nickel, in particular, raises fascinating questions about the temperature and pressure conditions in the distant…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (460+ words) Monday, December 15, 2025 74" Today's Paper Radar shows heavy rain over Oahu and Kauai County earlier today. Periods of heavy rain and hazardous ocean conditions continued today across parts of Hawaii, with the greatest flood risk focused on Kauai and Niihau as wet weather lingers into midweek. The National Weather Service said a lingering weather system west of the islands is continuing to pull warm, moisture-heavy air northward, keeping showers in the forecast through at least early Tuesday. Some areas of Kauai and Oahu picked up another 1 to 2 inches of rain overnight, adding to already saturated ground from the weekend. Forecasters said the flood watch remains in effect through late tonight for Kauai, Niihau and Oahu as even moderate rainfall could quickly turn into runoff. Flooding is most likely in low-lying areas, along streams and on roads that typically collect water. While…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (421+ words) Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd died unexpectedly this morning from natural causes, county officials announced. He was 45. Hawaii'island Mayor'Kimo Alameda'said Todd was a longtime public servant whose leadership left a lasting impact on the island's safety and fire service community. Todd was appointed fire chief in'April 2021'and had served the'Hawaii County Fire Department'for 21 years. Before becoming chief, he held leadership roles in fire prevention and auxiliary services and served six years as a battalion chief. He was chair of the'Hawaii State Fire Council'and a member of both the'Hawaii Fire Chiefs Association'and the'International Association of Fire Chiefs. Beyond his operational leadership, Todd was also involved in fire service education. For more than six years, he taught Incident Command Systems for the'Hawaii Community'College Fire Science Program. He earned an associate degree in fire science from'Hawaii Community College'and later completed a bachelor's…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (882+ words) Monday, December 15, 2025 74" Today's Paper Today " Updated 11:56 p.m. The state of Hawaii has slipped from its top 10 ranking in an annual report that evaluates the health of women and children across the U.S. The United Health Foundation ranked Hawaii No. 12 this year in its "2025 Health of Women and Children Report," down from No. 8 in the U.S. last year, after analyzing 125 measures of health and well- being that include access to care, chronic conditions, and depression, among other factors. The America's Health Rankings report " which mostly uses data from 2023-2024 " also offers a comprehensive, state-by-state look at data across multiple health indicators, including mental, behavioral and physical health outcomes, as well as social and economic determinants. Hawaii's strengths include a low prevalence of frequent distress, as well as of multiple chronic conditions among women. Hawaii ranked No. 1 for avoidance rate of care due to cost both…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (250+ words) KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, according to a social media post from his mother. He was a 21-year veteran of the Hawaii Fire Department and had been fire chief since 2021. Deputy Chief Daniel Volpe will serve as the department's acting fire chief. In a post on her Facebook page, his mother, Bobby Jean Leithead Todd, said, "My son, Fire Chief Kazuo Scott Ku'ika'aleoPelepohakalani Leithead Todd, unexpectedly passed away early this morning. "I don't have enough words or space to adequately describe how wonderful he was. I always told him that he was the best gift God ever gave me. He made me a better person every day," she said. Todd earned a Bachelor's degree in Fire Emergency Services Administration from Colorado State University and was enrolled in the National Fire Academy's Executive…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (42+ words) The state is mourning the death of Hawai'i County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd. The state is mourning the death of Hawai'i County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd. The state is mourning the death of Hawai'i County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd....