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U.S. vetting proposal threatens Hawaii’s tourism economy
13+ hour, 6+ min ago (1125+ words) Japanese visitors to Waikiki browsed through a handout shopper on Kalakaua Avenue. Hawaii's visitor industry fears that added barriers could blunt recovery. Hawaii tourism officials are raising alarms that a new federal proposal requiring millions of foreign visitors to disclose…...
Goodwill Hawaii sees rising demand, falling donations as holidays approach
3+ week, 3+ day ago (876+ words) Goowill Hawaii CEO hopes to see a turnaround of more incoming donations Shoppers browsed the merchandise at the Goodwill Store and Donation Center on Beretania Street on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Shoppers of all ages browsed the merchandise Tuesday at the Beretania…...
Hawaii’s hopes of a Mountain West title shot disappear in Las Vegas
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (915+ words) Hawaii Rainbow Warriors quarterback Micah Alejado (12) is sacked by UNLV Rebels defensive end Kenji Scanlan (32) during the second quarter of the Ninth Island Showdown game on Friday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. LIV PAGGIARINO / LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Hawaii defensive…...
At least three killed after Honolulu-bound UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, erupts into ball of fire
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (593+ words) Smoke rises from the wreackage of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet after it crashed on departure from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. November 4, 2025. Jeff Faughender/USA Today Network via REUTERS. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN…...
Hawaii opens applications for rent, utility relief amid SNAP suspension
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (330+ words) Applications are now being accepted for needy residents with children to apply for rent and utility assistance, as federal SNAP benefits for 165,000 Hawaii residents are scheduled to be suspended on Saturday at the same time that rent and mortgage payments…...
Grants available for Hawaii nonprofits affected by funding cuts
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (540+ words) The groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming Wahawa Center for Workforce Excellence, on July 28. The state Legislature's evaluation committee for Act 310 " Senate Bill 933 " has officially opened the application process for $50 million in nonprofit grants, offering relief to organizations affected by federal…...
Hawaii Seaglider Initiative expands with new partners
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) The Hawaii Seaglider Initiative " a coalition advocating electric-powered vehicles known as seagliders as a cleaner, affordable interisland transportation option " announced Thursday it added three major organizations to its membership: Hawaii Medical Service Association, The Queen's Health System and Kamehameha Schools....
Arraignment set for Honolulu man in large meth bust
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (530+ words) A Hawaii Island judge has found probable cause to try a 29-year-old Honolulu man accused of possessing almost 6 pounds of methamphetamine. Hilo District Judge Jeffrey Hawk made the determination after a preliminary hearing Sept. 17 in the case of Sione Latu…...
Keaau High educator named Hawaii Teacher of the Year
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (707+ words) Keaau High School teacher Judith "Elise" Hannigan, center, was named Hawaii State Teacher of the Year on Friday during ceremonies at Washington Place in Honolulu. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, left, and Gov. Josh Green celebrated Hannigan's achievement. (GEORGE F. LEE / Honolulu…...
No. 4 Stanford sweeps Wahine in Hawaii’s road opener
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (519+ words) Hawaii Rainbow Wahine coach Robyn Ah Mow-Santos share a few words with Tali Hakas during an Outrigger Volleyball Challenge volleyball game on Sep. 8, 2025. (GEORGE F. LEE / Honolulu Star-advertiser) A road opener against a Top 4 team in the nation provided a tough…...