Rearview Mirror: Hardware Hawaii grew alongside Kailua town

I’ve been conversing with Barry Lundquist about Hardware Hawaii, founded by his father 70 years ago. What I found particularly interesting is how much the growth of the company paralleled the growth of Kailua. The way he tells the story, the two are linked …

Hublot reveals new Big Bang watch created exclusively for Hawaii

QUICK SUMMARY Hublot has announced a new addition to its Big Bang watch family with a design inspired by Hawaii. Limited to 25 examples, the watch has a ceramic case and bezel and is priced at $25,700. Swiss watchmaker Hublot has revealed a new timepiece …

Letter: Hawaii criminals have only themselves to blame

A recent letter writer stated, “Hawaii needs to jail and fine not only a killer who uses a deadly weapon, but also the family, friends and any other people who supported them” (“Gun laws should include communal punishment,” Star-Advertiser, July 25). On …

What Has Happened To East Honolulu’s Public Landscapes?

We continue to design and install road landscapes featuring plants that require micro-climates and specialized maintenance. It’s a waste of money. Along Kalanianaole Highway, not far from our home in Kuliouou Valley, sits a mini park that was destined to …

‘Limited and ineffective’: Honolulu Police Commission receives scathing city audit

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Seven volunteers in charge of making recommendations to keep the Honolulu Police Department in check, appear to lack the ability to do just that. The city has released a 5-year audit of the Honolulu Police Commission (HPC) with a …

Coast Guard and Navy rescues a woman, child and pets 925 miles off Honolulu

Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — A woman, child and their pets were rescued from a sailboat by Coast Guard and Navy offshore of Hawaii on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu watchstanders received a …

Honolulu City Auditor Resigns Nearly Halfway Through Her 6-Year Term

The City Council has not set a date to start a search for her replacement. The head of the Honolulu office charged with providing accountability for city institutions is stepping down Friday, nearly three years after assuming the role. Arushi Kumar, who …

Audit Calls Honolulu Police Commission’s Oversight ‘Inconsistent And Ineffective’

The commission’s complaint review process was the focus of criticism in the audit, including concerns about the use of body cameras. The Honolulu Police Commission doesn’t fully address public concerns about accountability and transparency in HPD and did …

United Airlines Expresses Concerns To DOT Over Alaska-Hawaiian Merger

Chicago-based United Airlines is sounding the alarm over Alaska Airlines’ planned acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. Executives at the carrier raised concerns earlier this week, highlighting its current agreements with Hawaiian. It comes as the Department …

Tropical Storm Hone leaves Hawaii island’s ‘Hobbit House’ a muddy mess

1/2 Swipe or click to see more TRIP ADVISOR The home is seen from the outside. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY BOB MARTIN / GOFUNDME Mud and debris left by Tropical Storm Hone are piled high in the living quarters of the former “Hobbit …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 30, 2024

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening, then scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 66 to 74 near the shore to around 60 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 15 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of …

Hidden UK beach named one of the best in the world with ‘warm turquoise waters’ like Hawaii

Around two-and-a-half hours from Plymouth lies a beautiful beach, which has been ranked as one of the world’s best. Tucked away amidst the dramatic cliffs of Treryn Dinas in Cornwall, you’ll find Pedn Vounder. The beach, which could give Hawaii…

Jewel-Osco giving away free King’s Hawaiian rolls at Westmont store

Friday, August 30, 2024 10:24AM Jewel-Osco is giving away free King’s Hawaiian dinner rolls at its Westmont store Friday. WESTMONT, Ill. (WLS) — A free bread giveaway is happening Friday at the Jewel-Osco store in Westmont. Jewel has partnered with …

‘Completely unlivable’: Hawaii Kai home filled with dozens of cats living in filth

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – At a home in Hahaione Valley in Hawaii Kai, Leilani Ng of Aloha Kitty TNR Trap Neuter Release came to catch some cats. “I got a call from the son of the father that owns the house,” said Ng. A caregiver let her inside and she saw …

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 30, 2024

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Friday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 4-6 3-5 2-4 2-4 South Facing 2-4 1-3 1-3 1-3 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Low Temperature In the lower …

Hawaii Community Foundation questioned by Lahaina residents about donations

Coast Guard, Navy rescue woman, daughter in distressed sailboat off Hawaii

1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY KEVIN COOPER / U.S. COAST GUARD 2/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY USCG The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued a French woman, her daughter, and their pets from a 47-foot sailboat in the path of the …

USCG: Man dies on sailboat in waters off Honolulu; woman and child rescued

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued a woman and child from a sailboat about 925 miles east of Honolulu on Wednesday. Officials said a 47-year-old woman aboard the vessel sent out a mayday call on Saturday afternoon reporting …

Hawaii 7th state offering mDL in Apple Wallet

Hawaii mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) can now be added to Apple Wallet on iPhone or Apple Watch, according to an announcement from the Hawaiian government. “REAL ID-compliant Hawaii driver’s licenses and state identification cards can be added to iPhone …