LOCAL SPORTS: Pirates Land Hawaiian Scoring Star; Roughriders Roll in Softball and Golf

Photo: 5’9″ shooting guard Makela Richardson of Honolulu averaged 25 points per game and was named to the Hawaiian Islands’ Fabulous 15 All-State Team. BY OLY ARCHIBALD PORT ANGELES — It’s no secret that a lot of locals love Hawaii — the warm beaches, the …

Thousands of Hawaii students not immunized against measles

JAN SONNENMAIR / GETTY IMAGES / MARCH 1 Cases of measles are on the rise in the United States, with one confirmed case in Hawaii. Xerius Jackson, 7, gets an MMR vaccine at a vaccine clinic put on by the Lubbock Public Health Department in Lubbock, …

Hotel workers reach tentative agreement with The Modern Honolulu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Nearly 150 workers at The Modern Honolulu, represented by UNITE HERE Local 5, have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. Highlights include significant wage increases, enhanced job security, and improvements related to …

The Modern Honolulu workers reach tentative agreement

WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) — Nearly 150 The Modern Honolulu workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 reached a tentative agreement on a new contract on Wednesday night. This contract was able to secure them the “Waikiki Standard” set by Hilton …

Taiga brings award-winning Nagoya-style ramen to Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A popular Nagoya ramen shop is serving its award-winning dishes in Waikiki. Taiga Ramen is the sister restaurant of Josui Ramen, a Michelin Bib Gourmand eatery in Japan, and its Los Angeles outpost in Torrance. The shop is in the …

Hawaii Democrat sides with Republicans on bill requiring proof of citizenship

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday mandating proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. Acceptable documents would be a valid U.S. passport and a government-issued photo ID alongside a certified birth certificate. U.S. …

Hawaii after-school program registration opens April 14

HONOLULU (Island News) — Parents looking for someplace safe for their keiki to go after school will soon be able to sign them up for the Hawaii Department of Education’s After-School (A+) Program. Registration for A+ programs during the 2025-2026 school …

Atop order or behind plate, Izabella Martinez is on call for Hawaii softball

HONOLULU — College softball catchers, the axiom goes, should hit down in the order to lessen the wear and tear of the most arduous position on the field. In defensive half-innings, they usually cede pitch-calling duties to their coaches. Not Hawaii’s …

AARP Hawaii urges improvements after Social Security scraps plan to end phone service

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Social Security Administration is backing off on its plan to end customer service by phone. The agency had previously stated that it would stop processing claims over the phone on April 14 due to fraud, but now officials say …

Cruise Passengers Could See Fees Double Under New Hawaii Tax Plan

Families planning Hawaiian cruises could soon face higher costs, as the state considers new taxes on cruise ship passengers. The proposed measures, which include a per-passenger fee or an 11% tax, similar to taxes paid by hotel guests, have triggered a …

Hawaii DOE Superintendent addresses changes amid Trump’s DOE dismantle

In the aftermath of President Donald Trump dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, Hawaii DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi addresses concerns about federal funding for crucial programs and positions in the state. HONOLULU (Island News) — After …

AARP Hawaii keeping an eye on Social Security

AARP Hawaii announced Thursday in a press conference that the Social Security Administration has given the nonprofit an assurance that the planned April 14 elimination of customer service over the phone will no longer be enforced. AARP Hawaii announced …

Hawaii counting on Tropical Swarm against clever Cal Poly

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii’s Itsuki Takemoto is expected to get another start this week vs. Cal Poly. There are several approaches to playing a road series against the Big West leader with a powerful lineup, efficient pitchers and a …

Hawaii Banks Q2: Fastest Growing Deposits

The banks in Hawaii hold more than $79 billion in total combined deposits as of Dec. 31, 2024, making a -3.37% decrease over what was reported in the year-earlier period. This week’s List is part of a shift in our research methodology and philosophy in …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 11, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 61 to 68 near the shore to 48 to 55 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Friday: Partly sunny with scattered showers in the morning, then mostly sunny with isolated …

Hawaii Credit Unions Q2: Fastest-Growing Deposits

The credit unions in Hawaii hold more than $14 billion in total combined deposits as of Dec. 31, 2024, making a 0.41% increase over what was reported in the year-earlier period. This week’s List is part of a shift in our research methodology and …

Significant 2026 recruit visits to track in Colorado, Hawaii, NorCal, Northwest and more

Several of the top recruits in Colorado, Hawaii, Northern California and the Northwest will hit the road this weekend. To read this full article and more, subscribe now — Get access to this article and all of the in-depth coverage from the 247Sports …

Scotland’s ‘sunshine island’ with perfect beaches known as ‘Hawaii of the North’

The isle sees more hours of sunshine during spring and summer than the rest of the country. Scotland is home to hundreds of islands, each with their own unique character. With the end of the Easter holidays in sight, there is no time like the present to …

Pro picklers competed in the Honolulu Open pickleball tournament