Meet 3 Hawaiian Honeycreepers That Might Go Extinct By 2032

Hawaiian honeycreepers once filled the islands’ forests with color and song. Now, the song is fading … More and the colors are graying as more of these species approach an untimely end.getty There are few things in life worse than being a bird in …

Honolulu Police Seek Tips in Armed Robbery Attempt

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Honolulu police are urging the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted armed robbery at the RRR Recycling Center located in the Waikele Outlets. The incident occurred on April 8 at approximately 12:30 p.m. …

City Council approves new development plan for Honolulu’s urban core

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu City Council has adopted an updated development plan for the city’s primary urban core. It’s the first time the plan has been updated since 2004. The primary urban core is Oahu’s most populated area, with about 350, …

U.S. Representative’s vote on SAVE Act, prompts demonstration in Honolulu

HONOLULU (Island News) — Dozens of demonstrators chanted and carried signs Wednesday afternoon outside the building where Hawaii U.S. Representative Ed Case (D) works. Gathering near the intersection of Bishop and King in Honolulu, attendees made it clear …

Letter: Hawaii island mayor must keep word on TMT

On April 9, Hawaii island Mayor Kimo Alameda gave his State of the County address. He flipped from his campaign position of opposing the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) on Mauna Kea, to now supporting TMT. It appears for Mayor Alameda, county funding — money …

Fifth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King’s Hawaiian Sales Competition sees continued record participation

LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Business Professional Selling program marked a new milestone with the fifth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King’s Hawaiian Sales Competition April 4–5 at Capitol Federal Hall. This year’s …

Food Picks: A taste of Hawaiian spring at Butcher’s Block

Snacks served as part of the new spring menu at Butcher’s Block.PHOTO: BUTCHER’S BLOCK SINGAPORE – Spring has sprung, and with it, the desire for renewal. In Hawaii, the days are longer and the weather warmer. The air is flushed with promise. The …

Celebration of life for Hawaii State Rep. Gene Ward

HONOLULU (Island News) — Hawaii State Representative Gene Ward’s office is inviting the public to the late politician’s celebration of life ceremony this May. Here are the event details: When: May 5, 2025, 10 a.m. Where: King’s Chapel East …

Blood Bank of Hawaii family flows to Kauai

LIHUE — The facilities are prepared, the resources are in place, and the necessity is pressing. Blood Bank of Hawaii invites the community to take action and play a vital role as silent heroes in the community’s well-being. LIHUE — The facilities are …

Honolulu Council OKs City Director’s Free Trip To Poland

City officials defended the trip, saying it was necessary to inform a decision on planned new license and ID card designs for Hawaiʻi. A Honolulu department head’s trip to Poland next month will be funded by a private company that has signed a no-bid …

Hawaiian Electric reinforces weather station cameras to prevent wildfires

LAHAINA, Hawaiʻi (Island News) — Hawaiian Electric, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Maui County agencies held a virtual meeting to update and alert residents about measures being taken to defend against Lahaina wildfires in the future. This August …

When UK will be hotter than Hawaii with 26-degree heatwave

Forecasters predict that Brits will enjoy temperatures of 26 degrees in the coming weeks – making it even hotter than Hawaii. Warm air from the Atlantic will move eastwards later this month, pushing the mercury up to the hottest day of the year so far. …

Hawaii’s Tom Beattie and Gytis Nemeiksa leads team in scoring

University of Hawaii basketball guard Tom Beattie and forward Gytis Nemeiksa are entering the NCAA transfer portal. Beattie, a co-captain this past season, intends to transfer to another school. Nemeiksa’s entry into the portal is part of the process to …

University of Hawaii to have on-campus tailgating for all 7 home games of 2025 football season

HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii executed a dry run for on-campus tailgating in the final game of the 2024 season. The school feels it’s ready for the full experience in 2025. UH announced Wednesday that all seven contests at the Clarence T.C. Ching …

Hawaiian Electric to use helicopter in West Maui on April 17

April 16, 2025, 6:00 PM HST HECO power repairs in Lahaina. PC: Wendy Osher (8.29.23) Hawaiian Electric will be using a helicopter on Thursday, April 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the West Maui area, for assessment of the company’s electrical …

Honolulu leaders prepare for reduced federal funds

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