Bill looks to ban sale of single-use plastics at certain Hawaii facilities
I think the goal right is to put us on a more sustainable path, knowing that cans, aluminum cans, other materials as well are recovered more easily, they’re recycled more easily and
Puna woman charged with theft, meth possession in stolen Ford Fusion case
Lataja Andrade, 38, was charged with theft, drug possession, and related offenses after being found with a stolen car and meth in Puna. Preliminary hearing set for Dec. 3., 2024.
Taiwan's Lai departs on Pacific island tour
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te departed on Saturday (Nov 30) on a week-long tour of the Pacific that includes a stopover in Hawaii, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing. China considers
Quest for holiday season fitness generates increased challenges for Hawaii's elderly and beyond
HONOLULU (Island News) -- For most of us, endless food options are on the table, Thanksgiving and into the New Year. With each passing year, staying in shape, is an ever-growing challenge, particularly during the holidays—for even the fittest.
Trump's Oct. 25 appearance on 'Joe Rogan Experience' has more than 50 million views on YouTube
Ex-Democratic Party donor John Morgan argued that Barron Trump's insistence that his dad go on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and other shows was critical to the election.
Big Island woman faces several charges for identity theft and forging checks
Rebecca Sutliff of Volcano was arrested and charged for identity theft, forgery and using personal information of a person over the age of 60.
Taiwan president leaves for Pacific tour that includes stopover in Hawaii
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te departed on a tour of the South Pacific on Saturday, his first overseas trip since taking office.
Turkey Trotting for a good cause
The statistics of Big Island households who face food insecurity are sobering. According to a 2023 study by the Hawaii Foodbank, Hawaii Island is hit the hardest with 40% of households reporting food insecurity,
Puna man gets 10-year sentence for electronic enticement of minor
A 32-year-old Puna man has become the second defendant in a sting dubbed “Operation Keiki Shield” to be sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Hawaii’s tourism industry rebounds, Japanese market still lagging
More than 770,000 people traveled to Hawaii this October. That’s just shy of what we saw in October 2019, before COVID shut everything down. While the industry
Inside Dan Hurley's nightmare trip to Maui: Jet-skiing, luaus, banquets ... and three UConn losses
The UConn men's basketball team traveled to the Maui Invitational as the No. 2 team in the country, but the Huskies could be unranked after three losses.
Inside $7 Million Hawaii Retreat Where Kamala Harris Holed Up After Election Loss to Donald Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris bid "aloha" to Washington, DC, in the wake of the 2024 presidential election—and retreated to a stunning $7 million estate in Hawaii, where she reportedly spent six days holed up with her husband, Doug Emhoff, after suffering a resounding loss to President-elect Donald Trump.
Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi has been missing for 3 weeks. Here’s a timeline of the case
Hannah Kobayashi’s disappearance remains a mystery as her family and friends desperately search for answers piecing together what happened to her and what may have led to her radio silence.
Kokua Line readers give thanks for helpful community
On Thanksgiving Day, we devote Kokua Line to readers’ expressions of gratitude, keeping up a tradition that we hope connects readers to Hawaii, to one another and to this column. Throughout the year,
Karaban goes to hospital with head injury after No. 2 UConn’s loss to Dayton in Maui Invitational
UConn forward Alex Karaban was taken to a hospital with a head injury after the No. 2 Huskies’ 85-67 loss to Dayton in the seventh-place game of the Maui Invitational on Wednesday night.
Taiwan gets on China's nerves by announcing President Lai's trip to Hawaii, Guam
President Lai Ching-te will depart Saturday for a visit to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau – the only Pacific island nations among Taiwan’s 12 remaining allies. It will be Lai’s first overseas
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: November 29 - December 1
Enjoy that last few days of November and celebrate the beginning of December this weekend, with all the fun festivities planned across Oahu!
Column: Visitors’ return key to furthering Japan-Hawaii ties
Historically Hawaii has been the most favored destination for Japanese visitors, and continues to be so even following the end of coronavirus travel restrictions, according to surveys conducted by Japanese tourist agencies (2023-24 Year end/New Year Travel Trend,
Good news if you’re visiting Hawaii: This stunning attraction has reopened
If you've never seen the yellow sulfur crystals on dark lava rocks, you're in for a real treat at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Here's everything you should know. The post Good news if you’re visiting Hawaii: This stunning attraction has reopened appeared first on The Manual.
Auli’i Cravalho Needs People to Understand What It’s Like to Be a Theater Kid
The voice of Moana on ‘Moana 2,’ Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s emotional press tour, and how grateful she is that Broadway has kicked her ass.
Dwayne Johnson reveals he used to do this 1 beauty regimen for wrestling: 'That was my thing'
Johnson, 52, is reprising his role as the voice of Maui, a shapeshifting demigod based off of Polynesian mythology, and he talked about getting to act alongside two of his three daughters, who voice characters in the sequel.
Men’s basketball: No. 5 Iowa State blasts CU Buffs in Maui Invitational finale
Defeating second-ranked UConn showed the new-look Colorado men’s basketball team it’s quite capable of competing with the top programs in the nation. Iowa State showed the Buffaloes they
Former State Archaeologist Faces Ethics Probe Into Revolving Door Allegation
A former State Historic Preservation Division archaeologist faces an ethics investigation into an allegation he violated the state’s “revolving door” policy by going to work for a private business before a required one-year cooling off period.
Memphis basketball vs Auburn final score: Bruce Pearl's team wins Maui Invitational
Broome and frontcourt running mate Dylan Cardwell dominated Penny Hardaway’s Tigers (6-1). Broome had 21 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists and 4 blocks, while Cardwell put up 18 points and had 3 rebounds and 6 assists.
2024 Maui Invitational diary, Day 4: Covering the Flyers in Hawaii
David Jablonski is covering the Dayton Flyers in the Maui Invitational for the Dayton Daily News from Saturday through Thursday. Click here for the Day 1 diary and here for the Day 2 diary and here for the Day 3 diary.
Dole’s Wahiawa Dam Is A Hazard. Now The State Is A Step Closer To Buying It
Selling the dam would mark the end of a years-long back and forth between Dole and the state as the pineapple purveyor struggled to bring the dam into compliance with modern safety standards. It was fined $20,000 in 2021 for inaction.
Peaks and valleys will mark Hawaii holiday travel
Honolulu is among the top domestic leisure destinations for Thanksgiving, which travel membership organization AAA expects will set travel records this year.
Inside Hailey Bieber's martini-themed 28th birthday bash with BFFs Kendall Jenner and Lori Harvey
Hailey Bieber rang in her 28th birthday surrounded by some of her closest friends, including Kendall Jenner and Lori Harvey, with a martini-themed dinner party.
USMC KC-130J Completes Circumnavigation of the Globe During Two-Week Mission
The primary mission of this KC-130J assigned to VMGR-352 was to deliver equipment and Marines to Camp Lemonnier in support of CJTF-HOA. The mission also
College Football 25 simulation: Can Utah State put together a winning streak by beating San Diego State?
The Aztecs made it a one-score contest again after Mikey Welsh caught a 67-yard pass to get San Diego State inside the Utah State 20, and SDSU quarterback Danny O’Neil scored on a 5-yard scramble with 1:01 to play, making it 29-21 with the extra point.
Seamus Power WDs from PGA Tour event after making quadruple bogey
Seamus Power decided to call it a day during the second round of the RSM Classic on the PGA Tour owing to a back injury.
The Empty Homes Tax A Promising Step On Affordable Housing — If We Get It Right
Another change threatened to remove the requirement that homes be a principal residence to qualify as “occupied.” This loophole would have allowed owners to evade the tax by stacking transient stays back-to-back, incentivizing homeowners to prioritize STRs over housing for local residents.
Michigan to debut freshman running back vs. Northwestern
Michigan (5-5, 3-4 Big Ten) has spent the bulk of its disappointing season leaning on two backs, Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards. Redshirt freshman Benjamin Hall saw some playing time during the non-conference portion of the schedule, then got four carries in the loss to Indiana on Nov. 9.
Flight restrictions in place as Harris travels to Hawaii for vacation
The FAA has put flight restrictions in place Kona and Waimea until next Monday. If you’re traveling to Hawaii Island this week, be sure to check with your airline and plan ahead for any possible delays.
‘Rosie the Riveter’ Lucille MacDonald dies at 98 in Hawaii
Rosie the Riveter” Lucille MacDonald has died at 98 in her longtime home of Hawaii. The wartime shipbuilder received the the Congressional Medal of Honor in April.
University of Hawaii releases statement on Angelos ousting
The University of Hawaii has issued the following statement on the ousting of Athletic Director Craig Angelos: This is a confidential personnel matter. The University of