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Emergency officials encourage homeowners in Hawaii to prepare for hurricanes
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1123+ words) Tuesday, June 9, 2026 75" Today's Paper He is executive director of the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center Keola Maunupau, center, of All Island Shutters examined retrofits on windows Thursday in a Kailua home with co-worker Larry Asuncion, left. Hurricane retrofits are ramping…...
Hawaii County Council OKs General Plan despite fierce opposition
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (1142+ words) Saturday, June 6, 2026 75" Today's Paper By Stefan Verbano Hawaii Tribune-Herald HILO >> The Hawaii County Council has approved a long-term public planning document described by opponents as "treason," an "act of war," a "blatant land-grab," "brainwashing," "immoral" and the product of "blackmail....
Hawaii incumbents with no challengers will cruise to victory
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (654+ words) Friday, June 5, 2026 75" Today's Paper Today " Updated 12: 03 a. m. Twenty one incumbent Council members and state legislators have a clear path to reelection with no political opposition, and will return to office following the Aug. 8 party primary elections. Candidates who have no challengers…...
Honolulu's longest-running bar has "last call'
1+ week, 2+ day ago (784+ words) Monday, June 1, 2026 74" Today's Paper Today " Updated 12: 57 a. m. Longtime patron Charles Kaeo had a drink while reflecting on his memories at Smith's. Customers enjoyed the final day of service at Smith's Union Bar on Sunday in Honolulu. Smith's Union is the oldest…...
Hawaii County to review 13 applicants for next fire chief
1+ week, 2+ day ago (485+ words) Monday, June 1, 2026 74" Today's Paper Fire Chief Kazuo Todd Interim Hawaii County Fire Chief Daniel Volpe Hawaii County Human Resources Director Sommer Tokihiro Hawaii County has received applications from 13 people whom officials say are conditionally qualified to be the next chief…...
Hawaii National Guard concludes Kona-low storm relief efforts
1+ week, 4+ day ago (513+ words) Saturday, May 30, 2026 73" Today's Paper Today " Updated 10 p. m. Since the storms, the Hawaii National Guard has sent about 500 soldiers to help with relief efforts. National Guard members helped a local family in Haleiwa shovel mud in their yard on March 25 after their…...
Hawaii's Carissa Moore celebrates comeback victory in Raglan
2+ week, 1+ day ago (545+ words) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 78" Today's Paper By Lincoln Feast / Reuters Five-time WSL Champion Carissa Moore of Hawaii, after winning the Final at the Corona Cero New Zealand Pro on May 25, at Raglan, New Zealand. MICHAEL MADRID-USA TODAY SPORTS Carissa Moore talks during…...
Kokua Line: What's the problem with barcodes on Hawaii licenses, IDs?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (378+ words) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 73" Today's Paper Today " Updated 12: 10 a. m. Question: On its website, CSD describes the problem as a "minor production irregularity or defect" affecting "a limited number of driver's licenses and state ID cards." What is the problem exactly? How many licenses…...
2026 Hawaii Hall of Honor inductees announced
2+ week, 2+ day ago (595+ words) Monday, May 25, 2026 72" Today's Paper Today " Updated 12: 04 a. m. The class of 2026 was selected for the Hawaii Hall of Honor on Sunday. The inductees were selected by a panel of media and administrators. >> Hunter Berger, Saint Louis wrestling Berger had a 105-0 record in…...
Hawaii jobless rate slips to third lowest in nation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (608+ words) Monday, May 25, 2026 72" Today's Paper Today " Updated 11: 57 p. m. Hawaii's unemployment rate, which earlier this year was tied for the lowest in the country, has lost ground for three straight months and now sits nationally at 2. 5%. South Dakota, which had shared the top…...