The Rock to co-author true crime book about Hawaii mob boss to be adapted by Martin Scorsese

The actor Dwayne Johnson, who began his career as wrestler The Rock, is to co-author a nonfiction book about a Hawaii crime syndicate in the 1960s and 1970s. Writing on Instagram, Johnson said he was “super grateful to co-author my next project (a …

Letter: Defund HTA, use money to fix Honolulu airport

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) was formed in 1998. In 1997, 7 million visitors came to Hawaii. If the HTA did not exist, millions of visitors would still be coming to Hawaii. The HTA is similar to nongovernmental organizations that are used to funnel …

Jupiter High marching band performs at Vietnam vets parade in Hawaii

The Jupiter High School marching band performed in the National Vietnam Veterans Day Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. Gov. Ron DeSantis recommended the band for the parade. The trip was a meaningful experience for students, some of whom visited military bases …

Battered nuclear engineer appears in court after husband allegedly tried to push her to her death off cliff in Hawaii

The nuclear engineer whose anesthesiologist husband allegedly tried to kill her on a hike in Hawaii made her first public appearance in court on Friday while still bearing injuries reportedly sustained during the attack. Renowned nuclear engineer Arielle …

Dwayne Johnson To Write Book, Film Script On Hawaiian Crime Syndicate

Last Updated:April 14, 2025, 16:18 IST The Hollywood movie will also star Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt and be directed by Martin Scorsese. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (Instagram)WWE veteran Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is reportedly set to feature in a …

Speedier Reviews, Quicker Honolulu Building Permits? Not So Fast

The county says it’s doing its job faster, but that’s not yet translating to faster permits for property owners.  Teresa Parsons was tired of waiting for her building permit.  It had been 400 days of delays, reviews and more delays. Her Kaneohe …

Cal Poly’s pitching too much for Hawaii

The Cal Poly baseball team’s effective pitching and last-chance hitting were too much for Hawaii in Sunday’s 5-2 victory at Baggett Stadium in San Luis Obispo. Before a near-capacity crowd of 3,017, the Mustangs won the final two of this three-game series …

Ocean Contamination: The University of Hawaii Offers Advice

Heal the Bay releases their water contamination test results March 27. The local organization in Santa Monica conducted tests along the coast following the Southern California fires. Photo courtesy of L.A. County Fire Department Photo Unit and Heal the Bay …

The hierarchy behind the Hawaiian shirts at Trader Joe’s

(NEXSTAR) – If you’re shopping at Trader Joe’s and you need the kind of assistance that only a seasoned, veteran TJ’s employee can provide, you might want to look for someone in the busiest shirt you can find. Trader Joe’s employees can often be seen …

Bill would fund Hawaii island health center expansion

COURTESY PHOTO Richard Taaffe A bill that would provide funding for Hawaii Island Community Health Center to expand the reach of its serv­ices to about 55,000 patients yearly is making its way through the state Legislature. The $80 million in special …

‘American Idol’: Victor Solomon & Kolbi Are Standouts as 12 of the Top 24 Perform in Hawaii

The Sunday, April 13, episode of American Idol featured half of the top 24 hitting the stage at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i. For the first time in the competition, the artists were singing for America’s votes, hoping to earn a spot in the top 20. …

Partnership will bring air ambulance to Hawaii island

The Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation and Life Flight Network have reached an agreement to operate an air ambulance on Hawaii island. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login Not ready to subscribe? Register for limited access. …

Veterans honored: Jupiter High School band marches in parade in Hawaii

Jupiter High School marching band performs for veterans in Hawaii

Hawaii Governor calls for increased NZ leadership amid US funding freeze

The Governor of Hawaii has criticised the freeze on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding in the Pacific, calling it a “terrible mistake” that threatens the wellbeing of vulnerable nations in the region. Josh Green says New …

Honolulu police search for Kalihi assault suspect

An older woman is in serious condition after she was allegedly assaulted by a man earlier this morning while walking in Kalihi. Honolulu police are searching for the male suspect but no description was provided at this time. Just before 5 a.m. today, the …

Search expands for missing fisherman off Hawaii Island

THE FRIEND is a touching drama about friendship and grief based on a novel by Sigrid Nunez that won the National Book Award in 2018. The talented Naomi Watts delivers a compelling performance as a struggling writer who is forced to take ownership of a …

Honolulu’s Youngest Law Protectors Shine at Junior Police Officer Annual Field Day

Overcast skies and a hint of drizzle didn’t dampen spirits at the Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park this past weekend, where the mettle and discipline of 35 schools’ Junior Police Officers were on full display. Amidst the cheerfully chaotic …

Ashanti Dazzles Fans with Live American Idol Performance in Hawaii

KO OLINA, Hawaii — Grammy-winning artist Ashanti captivated audiences Sunday during a live performance for the iconic singing competition, American Idol. The performance at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, marked the beginning of nationwide voting for …