The entrance sign of Kamehameha Schools stands in front of the campus in Honolulu, on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. HONOLULU (Island News) – Hawaii’s congressional delegation is showing its support for Kamehameha Schools as the school continues to face a lawsuit challenging its…
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 74° Today's Paper Today • Updated 8:04 a.m. Hawaii’s congressional delegation is backing Kamehameha Schools in its legal fight over the institution’s admissions preference for Native Hawaiian students, arguing that Congress has both the constitutional authority and a long-standing trust…
Mark Tyrrell is also convicted of sexual assault and trying to delete messages he sent the woman. Prominent Republicans in key Senate races have endorsed Democratic candidates, including in South Carolina, Kansas and Texas. The University and College Union (UCU)…
Hawaii is preparing for heavy rain from an unusual monsoon trough associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Bloor Homes is consulting the public about plans for the primary school and houses. A deeply divided Israel headed to the polls…
Oahu recorded 82 road deaths in 2025, up from 51 in 2024; statewide road deaths rose by more than 20% and reached their highest count since 2007, Civil Beat reports. The same Civil Beat piece from June notes that during his first term, Dos Santos-Tam introduced…
■ Election & Society ▶ Impact on Japanese travelers: During the election period, the atmosphere in the local community may differ from usual, with potential traffic restrictions around polling stations, demonstrations, or election coverage in the media. While the direct impact on travelers…
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii is experiencing a relatively low voter turnout a little more than a week away from the general election. Hawaii News Now political analyst Colin Moore noted that as of Friday, only 15% of all mailed ballots had been…
Edward and Travis Motosue join HI Now Daily with Hawaii Medicare updates for Annual Election Period Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to help kupuna. Hawaii Medicare options help kupuna find peace of mind before annual election period ends Hampton Inn refresh, MENSHO…
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A proposed Honolulu City Council bill aimed at keeping shopping carts off public streets and sidewalks is sparking debate over property rights and its potential impact on people experiencing homelessness. Bill 53 would establish criminal penalties for possessing…
By Bo Erickson and Kanishka Singh FORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday Washington may carry out another military operation against Iran at a time when the The Trump administration is suing to prevent the…
The political fights that reach home.