How American landowners overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy and forced US annexation

Though many Americans think of a vacation in a tropical paradise when imagining Hawaii, how the 50th state came to be a part of the U.S. is actually a much darker story, generations in the making. From its indigenous Polynesian population to its role in …

Officials monitor Hawaii’s dams, reservoirs as rain moves west

1/2 Swipe or click to see more CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM A woman walked Friday on the shore of the Wahiawa Reservoir, which had rising brown water because of recent rain. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more CRAIG T. KOJIMA / …

Not guilty verdict in Honolulu corruption case

The defense had argued federal prosecutors perverted the spirit of aloha by mischaracterizing Hawaiian cultural practices of gift-giving and food-sharing as sinister acts. HONOLULU (CN) — A federal jury cleared former Honolulu Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro, …

Letter: Hawaiian Airlines not playing fair with fares

Hawaiian Airlines promotes a policy of flexibility with the slogan “No change fees. Book now, change if you need to.” However, my recent experience reveals a discrepancy between this advertised promise and the actual procedures in place. The airline …

Businessman, former prosecutor not guilty in Honolulu corruption case

The defense had argued federal prosecutors perverted the spirit of aloha by mischaracterizing Hawaii cultural practices of gift-giving and food-sharing as sinister acts. HONOLULU (CN) — A federal jury in Honolulu returned not guilty verdicts across the …

American Water Works : HAWAII AMERICAN WATER ADRESSES LEAK AT EAST HONOLULU WASTEWATER TREATM…

Honolulu, HI (May 17, 2024) – Hawaii American Water reports that at approximately 7 a.m. HST, untreated wastewater overflowed from the company’s manhole into a storm drain at 580 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu, HI 96825. The spill continued until around 10 …

Hawaii track’s Kneeshaw earns Big West top freshman honors

1/1 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY UH ATHLETICS Isabella Kneeshaw Isabella Kneeshaw became the first Hawaii track and field athlete to earn Big West Freshman of the Year honors, the league announced on Friday. Kneeshaw earned co-Freshman of the …

Update On Unusual Late Season Kona Low Drenching Hawaiian Islands

(BIVN) – An unusual, late-season kona low continues to soak parts of the Hawaiian Islands, with most of the heavy rain now moving towards Kauai.  Aside from a High Surf Advisory for south-facing shores, there are no weather advisories posted for the Island …

Hawaii’s original Big City Diner location to close

KAIMUKI, Hawaii (KHON2) — This is the last month for Oahu residents to eat at Big City Diner’s Kaimuki location. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The local restaurant chain’s owner confirmed with KHON2 that …

Honolulu’s rail agency ‘stretched thin,’ CEO says

1/1 Swipe or click to see more CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM HART Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahi­kina speaks during the grand opening of Skyline on June 30, 2023. As the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation suffers …

Manhole overflow spilled wastewater into Hawaii Kai Marina

The state Health Department sent an advisory today warning the public to stay out of waters at Kuapa Pond — known to many as Hawaii Kai Marina – due to a wastewater discharge. The department’s alert says an estimated 36,000 gallons of wastewater was …

University of Hawaii selects new dean for medical school

1/1 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY JABSOM Dr. Thomas Samuel “Sam” Shomaker has been named the sixth dean of the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine. He begins July 1. Dr. Thomas Samuel “Sam” Shomaker will serve as the …

Damien, Kamehameha-Hawaii in D-II baseball final

1/1 Swipe or click to see more ANDREW LEE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Damien’s Nainoa Begonia smacks a hit on May 5, 2023. Aaron Rapoza fired four scoreless innings of one-hit relief as the Damien Monarchs rallied to a 2-1 victory over Waianae …

Hawaii baseball’s winning streak snapped at Long Beach State

The University of Hawaii baseball team had its winning streak snapped at Long Beach State, 4-3, on Friday. The Rainbow Warriors, who entered with the country’s longest winning streak, dropped to 32-16 overall and 15-10 in Big West Conference play, their …

Hawaii baseball’s 11-game win streak snapped

1/1 Swipe or click to see more CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM UH’s Kyson Donahue watches his hit on March 30. College baseball’s longest active winning streak ended at 11 with Hawaii’s 4-3 loss to Long Beach State at Blair Field in …

Man who allegedly shot at girlfriend surrenders to Honolulu police

1/1 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY HPD Paul Hodges Jr. The 45-year-old man who was being sought for allegedly ramming his girlfriend’s car and firing gunshots at her near Makapuu has surrendered, according to a Honolulu Police Department social …

Warning signs posted after 36,000 gallons of sewage spilled in Hawaii Kai

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Warning signs are posted along the shoreline in East Honolulu after a leak at a wastewater treatment plant. Hawaii American Water said for about three hours Friday morning untreated wastewater overflowed from its manhole into a …

Hawaii News Now – May 17 First Alert Weather: Meteorologist Jen Robbins

12 Books to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we’ve collected our favorite books featuring Asian and Pacific Islander characters created by Asian or AANHPI authors or artists. Formerly known as Asian American …