The UK beach with white sands ranked alongside Hawaii as ‘one of world’s best beaches’

A stunning beach in Scotland with clear waters and white sands was named one of the best in the world. Breckon Beach on the Isle of Yell in Shetland clinched the spot in a prestigious list of the world’s best beaches, as compiled by the globetrotting …

Hawaii’s feral fowl continue ruffling feathers

The last bill aimed at controlling and reducing the population of feral chickens across Hawaii died this week in the Legislature, once again, as residents remain divided over whether the ubiquitous presence of chickens in both urban and rural areas …

Hawaii Rep. Gene Ward retiring due to health reasons

1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO State Rep. Gene Ward 2/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM State Rep. Diamond Garcia spoke Friday next to the vacant seat of state Rep. Gene Ward during executive …

Rep. Ed Case details Hawaii’s loss from Trump’s ‘heartless’ dismantling of DOE

JAMM AQUINO / NOV. 5 U.S. Rep. Ed Case speaks at an Election Day event in Honolulu. U.S. Rep. Ed Case lashed out at President Donald Trump’s executive order Thursday to dismantle the federal Department of Education as “shortsighted and heartless,” and …

Honolulu Rail Board Approves Settlement In Major Land Acquisition Lawsuit

The Kakaʻako developer sought more than $200 million, arguing land taken for rail interfered with its plans for a high-rise condominium project. The Honolulu rail board voted unanimously Friday to settle a protracted legal battle with developer Howards …

Kolten Wong completes stellar class for Hawaii’s Circle of Honor

JAMM AQUINO / 2010 Hawaii’s Kolten Wong rockets a shot into center for a single against the Oregon State Beavers on Feb. 20, 2010, at Les Murakami Stadium. The Circle completes Kolten Wong’s baseball legacy. The Hilo native, who was a standout for …

Leases for future Hawaiian homestead lots set for awarding

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM / FEB. 6 The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands broke ground in July 2023 on infrastructure for 127 homestead lots in the II-C increment of the Ka‘uluokaha‘i East Kapolei II master-planned community. …

Kolten Wong inducted into University of Hawaii’s Circle of Honor

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong gestures to the bench after he doubled driving in what would be the winning runs in the top of the ninth inning during Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the …

University of Hawaii announces 5 as 40th Sports Circle of Honor induction class

Four former standout student-athletes and a widely beloved broadcast analyst comprised the 40th induction class of the University of Hawaii Sports Circle of Honor announced this week. Kelly Majam Elms (softball), Chris McLachlin (volleyball commentary), …

Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 Anime’s Teaser Trailer Highlights Resort Hawaiians

New teaser visual features Mami Nanami The official website for the anime of Reiji Miyajima’s Rent-A-Girlfriend (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) manga unveiled a new teaser trailer and teaser visual for the anime’s fourth season on Saturday. The teaser …

ISLAND HISTORY: The mysterious lost Hawaiian island and two amazing sightings

After English Captain Cook was killed by Hawaiians at Kealakekua, Hawaii, on Feb. 14, 1779, Captain Clerke took command of Cook’s ships Resolution and Discovery and prepared to resume Cook’s third Pacific voyage by searching for the Northwest Passage, a …

New Interim President & CEO at Hawaii Tourism Authority

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced that Daniel Nāhoʻopiʻi will end his term as Interim President & CEO on March 21, 2025. According to HTA Bylaws, Caroline Anderson, the Interim Chief Administrative Officer, will take over the …

Hawaii’s Doyle on water polo watch list

Hawaii attacker Bernadette Doyle was one of 20 women’s water polo players named to the Cutino Award Watch List on Friday. The awards are presented to the best players in men’s and women’s college water polo. Doyle, a senior from Auckland, New Zealand, is …

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Nanakuli outages affects over 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers

NANAKULI, Hawaii (Island News) — Over 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in Nanakuli are without power after an outage on Friday. Reports of outages were received by the electric company at 4 p.m., impacting 1,348 customers. The Hawaii Department of …

PODCAST: Former head of Homeland Security Investigations Honolulu reflects on career, explains sudden departure

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – John Tobon is a civilian for the first time in more than three decades. Tobon was the assistant director in charge of Homeland Security Investigation’s Honolulu office until he retired on Jan. 31. He could have stayed at HSI for …

Red light and speed cameras will be added to more Hawaii intersections

Rep. Gene Ward retires from Hawaii State House due to health reasons

HONOLULU (Island News) — After serving Oahu as a public servant for more than 27 years, Rep. Gene Ward announced his retirement due to health concerns. Rep. Ward’s official resignation from the Hawaii State House of Representatives will be on March 31, …

Hawaii poised to significantly expand amount of red light/speed cameras across the islands

HONOLULU (Island News) — The state is poised to significantly expand the amount of red light and speed cameras at intersections on Oahu and across the islands. The total cost of the expansion is expected to cost between $10 million to $15 million, …