1+ week, 4+ day ago   (177+ words) A federal court has upheld Hawaii laws prohibiting people younger than 21 from acquiring, purchasing, owning or possessing firearms and ammunition, according to state Attorney General Anne Lopez. Lopez announced Sept. 1 that the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii granted…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (375+ words) Hawaii boxer Lorenzo Patricio has won a World Cup Boxing title, marking a major milestone for the Patricio family, the Maui boxing community and Team USA. According to Team USA, Patricio is the first American to win a gold medal…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (306+ words) Hawaii is preparing to begin nearly $150 million in federally funded broadband projects aimed at bringing reliable high-speed internet service to rural and underserved communities across the state. The Office of the Governor and the University of Hawaii announced Tuesday that…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (240+ words) Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez on Friday said the state’s ongoing public corruption investigation remains active and is more complex than initially believed. On Jan. 20, Lopez announced her office was launching an investigation into an “influential state legislator” who allegedly…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (98+ words) The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 6.0 magnitude earthquake Friday night on Hawaii Island. The earthquake struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo. It originated about 14 miles below the surface, allowing the quake to be felt across the Hawaiian Islands. Residents reported feeling light to strong…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (139+ words) Hawaii Gas, the state’s only regulated gas utility, has begun recruiting for this year’s Summer Hire program from May 26-Aug. 24. Summer Hire positions are available at locations in Honolulu, Kapolei, Kahului, Hilo, Kona and Lihue. Physical and clerical roles are…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (196+ words) Fresh, locally sourced poi is being added to the regular rotation of meals in Hawaii public schools as part of the state Department of Education’s farm-to-school efforts. The move marks the first statewide procurement of poi under a regular department…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (517+ words) The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, told investigators that the aircraft vibrated and spun before plunging into the water, according to report released Friday....

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (210+ words) People look over South Kihei Road after heavy rain from a strong kona storm caused widespread damage in the area. Eli Pace/The Maui News U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Hawaii following two powerful storms in…...

6+ mon, 5+ day ago   (283+ words) Imua Family Services will bring the Color Festival Hawaii back to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on April 5 with free admission for the community. The family-friendly festival will begin at noon and feature live music, food trucks and activities throughout…...