Wife of Hawaii doc accused of trying to throw her off a cliff says he was sexually abusing her

The Hawaii engineer whose doctor husband allegedly tried to murder her while hiking a scenic cliff has accused him of sexually abusing her for months before the attack, according to a report. Arielle Konig, 36, claims in a restraining order that her …

Native Hawaiian filmmaking trailblazer shines a spotlight on local industry talent

HONOLULU (Island News) — Erin Lau’s life script was always one that was meant to create. She picked up a camera as a teen and never looked back. Today, she has a series of successes under her belt. From a Netflix short film called “Inheritance…

‘Long and tortuous path’ continues in Hawaii bioenergy dispute

A federal judge signaled he is likely to dismiss some claims in a dispute between Hu Honua and Hawaiian Electric. HONOLULU (CN) — A federal judge in Hawaii indicated Monday he would likely dismiss some antitrust claims in a dispute between Hu Honua …

Hawaii Considers Legal Gambling to Fund Aloha Stadium Project

Hawaii might allow gambling to pay for the new Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. A group in the state senate gave the green light to two resolutions. One pushes to finish a deal to build the stadium. The other wants to set up a team to look into how …

With Hawaii’s TV & film industry low on jobs, hundreds turn to lawmakers for help

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hundreds of producers, actors, crew members, and supporters rallied at the Hawaii State Capitol Monday with a message to lawmakers: Save Hawaii’s film industry. They’re facing a concerning drop in jobs because of a lack of big …

Wife makes sexual abuse claims against doctor husband accused of trying to kill her on Hawaii hiking trail

The nuclear scientist wife of a renowned doctor who allegedly tried to push her off a scenic Hawaiian hiking trail has claimed he had been sexually abusing her. When Arielle Konig, 36, applied for a restraining order against her husband, Dr. Gerhardt Konig …

Will Kūhiō’s Hawaiian Homestead Act Survive The Trump Presidency?

We should not be surprised when the status of Native Hawaiians and their entitlements pop up on his agenda for attention. There is a fearful and legitimate sense that in the next four years of the Trump presidency the Native American status of Hawaiians …

Honolulu unveils new emergency notification system

1/2 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Acting city Emergency Management Director Jennifer Walter spoke Monday about the city’s new notification system, HNL Alerts, during a news conference at the Honolulu Emergency …

Softening Hawaii visitor arrivals reflect wobbly consumer confidence and higher prices

Visitor arrivals to Hawaii were lackluster in February and early spring, meaning that there is less momentum heading into the peak summer season. Hawaii’s international market is still down, and its core U.S. market is softening faster than expected with …

Make Hawaii a place where we can all thrive, including businesses

By Keli‘i Akina The good news is that Hawaii’s economy “overall” has fully recovered from the coronavirus lockdowns — at least according to Eugene Tian, chief economist of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. But I don’t …

Hawaii island police seek public in identifying alleged thief

Hawaii Island police are asking for the public to identify a theft suspected who could be associated with a January theft. Officials said Kona patrol officers responded to a report of theft on the 89-400 block of Hawaii Belt Road in Captain Cook Jan. 23. …

Native Hawaiians among list of nationally recognized Indigenous women

On the last day of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs passed a resolution today that recognizes the heritage, culture and contributions of Indigenous women across the nation. The committee, led by Chair Lisa Murkowski (R- …

Higher cigarette tax clears key Hawaii Senate committee

GEORGE F. LEE / FEB. 6 The University of Hawaii Cancer Center in Kakaako. A bill proposing a 2-cent increase in the state cigarette tax that would boost funding for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center passed its first hearing before a key Senate …

Ike’s making waves in Hawaii

Photo: Ike’s March 31, 2025 San Francisco-based Ike’s Love & Sandwiches has opened a beachfront location in Kona, Hawaii. “My pre-Ike’s journey started on the Islands when I took some time to retreat from my previous business failures …

Shakas & Shoutouts: recognizing Hawaii’s history-making wāhine!

Davey D and Lina Girl throw up shakas and send shoutouts to celebrate the good people, things, and events happening in our local community, here and abroad. You gotta see what’s blooming in Heʻeia for Native Hawaiian Plant month, on this last day of Women’ …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 01, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Partly cloudy with scattered showers. Haze. Lows 62 to 70 near the shore to 50 to 57 at 4000 feet. Southwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tuesday: Partly sunny with scattered showers in the morning, then mostly sunny with …

Hawaiian Electric against biomass energy plant case goes before federal court

Hū Honua Bioenergy and Hawaiian Electric headed back to court Monday before federal judge Michael J. Seabright. The lawsuit alleges antitrust actions and breach of contract by HECO. Hū Honua, which is now known as Honua Ola Bioenergy, first filed its suit …

How Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Is Protecting Native Hawaiian Species

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is equipped with more than 8,000 solar panels.Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Located more than 3,800 kilometers west of North America, the Hawaiian Islands are renowned worldwide for their high concentration of endemic …

Rally at the State Capitol to ‘Save Hawaii’s Film Industry’