Fewer Candidates Filed For Election In Hawaii This Year Than In The Past 10 Years

Dozens of incumbent lawmakers face no challenger and even three Honolulu City Council members have no opposition despite public uproar over recent huge pay raises. The most significant race in Hawaii’s Aug. 10 primary may well influence who is the next …

Honolulu City Council, DHHL unveil plan for Kailua housing

Honolulu City Council members and the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on Tuesday unveiled a Council resolution to approve the transfer of city residential property in Kailua to DHHL to develop single-­family homes for Hawaiian home lands …

Hawaiian-inspired poke restaurant to open new Ormond Beach location

One of Volusia-Flagler’s most popular fast-casual eateries is gearing up for the grand opening of its new Ormond Beach location. Stoked Poké, which currently holds locations in Port Orange, Daytona Beach and Flagler Beach, is counting down the days until …

Former Hawaii man allegedly used Instagram for sextortion

The U.S. Department of Justice wants an Arizona man held without bail after he allegedly sextorted a 13-year-old Honolulu girl for more than a year using sexually explicit photos and one of his more than 100 In­stagram accounts. Dustin Hill, 24, was …

Hours after stealing from a Hawaii lunch shop, the thieves came back — with an apology

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A small business on Kauai preparing to celebrate scholarship recipients was recently hit by thieves and the crime was all caught on camera. But in a turn of events, the suspects had a change of heart. It happened at Paradise …

Honolulu Council is poised to adopt $4 billion-plus budget

1/1 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER Tommy Waters The Honolulu City Council today is expected to review for adoption the city’s proposed $3.63 billion executive operating budget for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins July 1. If passed, the …

Tech View: Amid AI chaos, Hawaii events offer practical perspective

1/1 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / 2021 AI has been the topic of meetings on Oahu, including recently at the Shangri La Museum, left, which hosted “AI in the Open,” a panel that mixed local experts, industry and academia. On the …

Many surprised by lack of competition in 2024 Hawaii election 

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Tuesday afternoon was the filing deadline for candidates to run in Hawaii’s 2024 elections, and according to the Office of Elections, there were 46 filings on the last day. Major uncontested races include the prosecutors for Honolulu, …

Hawaii launches wildfire, drought alert campaign

The summer months ahead are shaping up to be hot and dry, with the same level of wildfire risks as 2023, according to experts Tuesday at the launch of the Wildfire and Drought Lookout campaign. While the “Kona low” in May may have brought an unexpected …

Honolulu Magazine celebrates Hawaiʻi authors rising on national stage

Honolulu Magazine decided it couldn’t ignore the fact that half a dozen local authors received national publishing deals and recognition in 2023. The magazine’s inaugural Honolulu Book Awards recognized authors Craig Santos Perez, who won the …

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 7, 2024

Aloha mai kakou! As the little ones scurry off to their summer break and families make their plans for travel, let us never forget, my dear Heraldians, to take God with us this summertime! 1) REST IN PEACE Father Alapaki Kim, who passed away recently, was …

In 2018, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted like a stomp rocket

A series of explosions from the Hawaiian volcano Kilauea in 2018 may have been triggered by a never-before-seen style of eruption — one that’s reminiscent of a stomp rocket toy. In May of that year, plumes of hot gas and rock blasted up to eight kilometers …

Hot deal: You can fly direct Vancouver to Hawaii for only $216

One airline’s lowest fare does not include a carry-on bag anymore. Flights from Vancouver to Hawaii are some of the most affordable and convenient options heading south of the border. Flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kahului …

Hawaiian Telcom vows to serve Hawaiian home lands amid disruption

After Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation Friday to preserve telecommunications services for approximately 1,500 homes and businesses served by Sandwich Isles Communications, Hawaiian Telcom on Tuesday announced its commitment to serving residential …

Kilauea Erupts to Life on the Big Island of Hawaii After Swarm of Hundreds of Quakes

A line of fissures opens up on the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, spewing lava into the air. Image: USGS The Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii erupted overnight, sending lava into the air along a line of fissures in the volcano’s southwest rift zone. …

Hawaii gets the first chance at in-state standout Max Fonoimoana

Kahuku (Hawaii) linebacker Max Fonoimoana has plenty of family ties to Hawaii. Both his parents attended Hawaii- his mom played volleyball there and his dad played football. Utah signed his older brother, Brock Fonoimoana, in the 2023 class, and its a …

Hawaii’s first 2025 commit, WR Titan Lacaden, talks official visit

Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis receiver Titan Lacaden was the first commit to Hawaii in the class of 2025. With several key Warrior targets on campus this past weekend for official visits, Lacaden did some recruiting of his own. Two more in-state recruits …

Guam delegation arrives in Hawaii for FestPAC 2024

Hawaii LB Aisiah Paogofie talks commitment to in-state Warriors

Ewa Beach (Hawaii) linebacker Aisiah Paogofie was one of two in-state pledges to commit to Hawaii over the weekend. Paogofie was on his official visit to the school when he knew where he wanted to be. “My official visit was amazing,” said  …