Poisons in paradise: Mexican cartels target Hawaii with meth, fentanyl

HONOLULU — Locals tout the tangerine sunsets from Oahu’s quieter west coast, but homeless tents that dot the ocean’s edge hint at a growing problem — poisons in paradise brought in by Mexican cartels. The dominant super cartels — Sinaloa and its …

Two 19-year-olds suspected of illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey’s Hawaii ranch

Two 19-year-olds arrested last month on a public road within Oprah Winfrey’s Hawaii ranch are suspected of illegal night hunting, state officials said. Luke Allen and Ty Muno were arrested just before midnight on June 21 after officers caught them using a …

Hawaii Island sees jump in roadway deaths

In the first six months of 2024, state officials counted 45 deadly collisions on Hawaii island roads, including a head-on collision in North Kona. Hawaii island police launched a negligent homicide investigation into the Friday collision that resulted in …

Double Portion Supply: Setting New Standards in Custom Snapback Hat Design and Wholesale Production

Double Portion Supply, a premier wholesale hat company, is making waves with their beautifully crafted custom snapback hats and streamlined design process. KIHEI, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Double Portion Supply, a …

National Hawaii Day 2024: From Waikiki Beach to Pearl Harbor National Memorial, 6 Top Tourist Attractions You Should Not …

National Hawaii Day is celebrated every year on July 5 and commemorates the unique history and breathtaking beauty of Hawaii. The annual celebration is observed to honour the 50th state of the U.S. However, the statehood was officially granted on August 21 …

Hawaii Digital Currency Innovation Lab scraps money transmitter license for digital asset firms

Digital asset companies operating in the U.S. state of Hawaii will no longer require a Hawaii-issued money transmitter license to conduct business, according the results of collaborative research project, the Digital Currency Innovation Lab (DCIL). …

Gov. Josh Green signs Hawaii agriculture bills into law

1/2 Swipe or click to see more CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Gov. Josh Green spoke before signing bills Wednesday at the state Capitol as lawmakers, agricultural leaders and supporters looked on. 2/2 Swipe or click to see …

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Blaine Kenji Bautista

“Together, with compassion and collaboration, we can create a balanced Big Island housing market that offers affordability and choice.” Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where …

Military aircraft alert for Hawaii Island

The public is advised that depending on weather, jet engine and aircraft noise may increase over Pohakuloa Training Area and West Hawaii from July 8 through Aug. 2 as military aircraft participate in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. During …

Pair of 19-year-old men arrested for illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey’s Hawaii ranch

Department of Land and Natural Resources (NEW YORK) — Two 19-year-old men have been arrested after being accused of illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey’s ranch in Hawaii, officials say. The incident occurred just before midnight on June 21 in the Kula area …

2 Hawaii teams win AAU volleyball titles

Quicksets 18 Zesty and Spike and Serve Volleyball Club, both of Hawaii, won their respective boys divisions Wednesday at the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Fla. Quicksets 18 Zesty capped a 13-1 tournament by beating California’s …

Domestic summer travelers provide a much-needed boost to Hawaii’s economy

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – AAA reports a record number of travelers nationwide this holiday week, meaning a busy week for Hawaii’s airports and a much-needed boost to the economy, At Daniel K Inouye International Airport, many travelers arrived from the …

In Hawaii and DC, support grows for federal funds to restore precious Lahaina wetlands

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The dream of restoring a 17-acre pond in Lahaina at the original site of the Hawaiian Kingdom government is gaining ground in Washington, D.C. Advocate and cultural preservation expert Keeaumoku Kapu, leader of Na Aikane o Maui …

Indoor air quality concerns force nearly 100 employees at Honolulu Hale to work remotely

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An entire office at Honolulu Hale is now off limits while air quality tests are done — and until a new temporary space can be secured. The city Office for Corporation Counsel is now locked with signs on the door directing people …

As the Paris Games near, this Hawaii Olympian wants athletes to savor every moment

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are nearly three weeks away. As the current athletes get ready for Paris, former athletes are looking back on their Olympic Journey, including a two-time Olympian from Laie. Laie’s Kelsey Nakanelua …

AAA reports record number of travelers this holiday week give Hawaii a much needed economic boost

Alabama native drowns in Hawaii; family raises funds to bring his body home

An Alabama native who gave himself the nicknames “Ocean” and “Wavy” because of his love for the water drowned Sunday in Hawaii, leading his family to raise money to bring his body home to Mobile. Octavian Sigler, 26, was born and raised in Alabama but was …

Hawaii police bridge cultural gaps

In an effort to strengthen community relations and enhance cultural understanding, more than 40 Hawaii County police officers participated last month in the first-ever comprehensive training program on Micronesian culture. This inaugural initiative was …

How the Supreme Court’s sit-lie ban could impact Honolulu’s homeless enforcement

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that municipalities can enforce sit-lie and camping ordinances against homeless people, even if there aren’t enough shelter beds available. This decision marks a significant shift in how cities can implement …