1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (404+ words) The planning phase to extend the Honolulu rail to the University of Hawai'i at M'noa 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…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (713+ words) The City and County of Honolulu says it's out of options and is considering expanding the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill by 3.7 acres. The state Land Use Commission ordered the city to close the west side landfill by 2028. Last year, a…...

1+ mon, 2+ 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…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (363+ words) Honolulu officials say anecdotally that there were fewer illegal fireworks set off on O'ahu during the New Year's celebrations last week " and hope that the trend continues. One year after the fireworks explosion in "liamanu killed six people and injured…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (647+ words) Hawai'i's ties to the Asia Pacific transcend geography. There's a lot of interest among Hawai'i residents about our regional neighborhood. Here are four trends to watch in 2026 that may have a direct impact on Hawai'i. Japanese visitors to Hawai'i and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (185+ words) At least seven people were hurt with suspected fireworks injuries in five separate incidents on O'ahu 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…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (356+ words) Concern is growing over what's estimated to be dozens of immigrants held at the Honolulu Federal Detention Center. For the last six months, the Department of Immigration and Customs has been transferring immigrants who were detained in the continental United…...

2+ mon, 6+ day 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…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (303+ words) A bill ordering the Honolulu Police Department to share information with news outlets has passed through its final hearing at the Honolulu City Council, though some worry community reporting on social media will suffer. Bill 46 could make HPD's encrypted radio…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (399+ words) A new report recommends housing stipends, better medical benefits and other efforts to help recruit and retain Honolulu Police Department officers and civilian employees. A city task force created by the Honolulu City Council published the report this week. The…...