5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (534+ words) Organizers of the “No Dictators” rallies that took place this Saturday met after the weekend to discuss strategy going forward after a bomb scare at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol disrupted the event. People gathered at Thomas Square on Saturday morning…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (254+ words) Teams from the Honolulu Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement program are still going out to help unsheltered people following the Kona storm. City officials said CORE transported more than 40 people to shelters between Thursday and Saturday. Jim Ireland, director of…...

6+ mon, 3+ day ago   (377+ words) With a relatively conservative budget in the works for the upcoming fiscal year, the Honolulu City Council and administration officials are brainstorming possible sources of revenue for Oʻahu. Last week Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and his administration released a proposed…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (404+ words) The planning phase to extend the Honolulu rail to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa can now start, but a new segment on its other terminus, on the Kapolei side, could come first. Skyline’s current route is slated to end…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (377+ words) Hawaiian Airlines has announced a five-year, $600 million investment plan to upgrade its planes, build airport amenities, and use new technology for customer and employee operations. “Our goal is for local travelers to enjoy beautiful facilities that match the level of…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (363+ words) Honolulu officials say anecdotally that there were fewer illegal fireworks set off on Oʻahu during the New Year's celebrations last week — and hope that the trend continues. One year after the fireworks explosion in Āliamanu killed six people and injured…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (647+ words) Hawaiʻi’s ties to the Asia Pacific transcend geography. There’s a lot of interest among Hawaiʻi residents about our regional neighborhood. Here are four trends to watch in 2026 that may have a direct impact on Hawaiʻi. Japanese visitors to Hawaiʻi and…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (185+ words) At least seven people were hurt with suspected fireworks injuries in five separate incidents on Oʻahu this New Year's Eve. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services transported six patients in serious condition to various hospitals. EMS believed they were injured by illegal…...

8+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (214+ words) A Honolulu exhibit is honoring the 50th anniversary of the legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa. “E Ola Mau Hōkūleʻa - Half a Century of Voyaging” celebrates the spirit of voyaging and traditional wayfinding. It will feature the work of a dozen Native Hawaiian…...