Teenage German tourists handcuffed and deported from Hawaii over ‘suspicious’ hotel booking

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Hawaii lawmakers still working on torture bill

Recent high-profile cases of child torture and neglect that led to the deaths of two children on Oahu have sharpened the focus for police officers and prosecuting attorneys pushing Hawaii lawmakers to pass a bill that would codify torture and outline …

Final mass for Easter held before Hawaii’s Catholic cathedral basilica closes for renovation

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – It’s the last time the bells of Hawaii’s cathedral basilica will ring — at least for awhile — as major renovations are set to begin. The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace was built in 1843 in what’s now the heart of …

HPD searches for missing woman last seen in Downtown Honolulu

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) — The Honolulu Police Department are searching for a missing woman last seen in Downtown Honolulu. CrimeStoppers Honolulu released an alert on Sunday, April 20, asking the public to be on the lookout for 28-year-old Emily …

Hawaiian Architect Joins Māori and Pacific Housing Research Centre at University of Auckland

New Pacific housing research lead at MĀPIHI Dr James Miller. Photo: University of Auckland Indigenous Hawaiian architect and academic Dr James Miller will soon cross the globe to start a new role at the University of Auckland. Miller left a role as …

Parts of Hawaii are sinking — Chronic beach loss and infrastructure risks loom

Fronting the Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki, a narrow concrete boardwalk stretches across what was once a sandy shoreline at Kawehewehe — one of four ancient Hawaiian healing sites in the area. Known as the Halekulani Boardwalk, the path connects beachgoers …

Gas prices across Hawaii are lower than a year ago

Hawaii gas prices remained consistent across the state last week despite a dip nationwide. The statewide average price for regular unleaded as of Thursday was $4.51, which was 1 cent less than the previous week and 26 cents lower than a year ago, according …

$3,200 Federal Aid for Hawaii Families – Don’t Miss Out!

Families across Hawaii may soon receive a major financial boost, thanks to a new $3,200 federal aid package aimed at helping households deal with the rising cost of living. This initiative, part of a broader economic relief plan, is designed to support …

Billy Hull: Hawaii expected to face UC Irvine in semifinal must-win situation

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM / APRIL 12 Hawaii’s ‘Eleu Choy celebrated a point scored against Long Beach State during a Big West men’s volleyball match at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff on April 12. The Warriors rallied to defeat the …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 21, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with isolated showers after midnight. Lows 61 to 69 near the shore to 48 to 55 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of rain 50 …

The Take: What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii?

PodcastPodcast, The Take The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam, and Hawaii are pushing back. The United States military is ramping up its presence in Japan, Guam and Hawaii as tensions with China grow …

Hawaii’s Roman Catholic cathedral basilica to close for renovations

Hawaii softball team splits doubleheader with UC Santa Barbara, remains in 3rd

HONOLULU — The Hawaii softball team kept pace with the top teams in the Big West by splitting Saturday’s doubleheader against then-leader UC Santa Barbara at Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium. Milan Ah Yat’s go-ahead, sixth-inning solo shot gave UH a 4-3 win …

Hawaii educators honored by teachers union for excellence, social justice, youth impact

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Several Hawaii educators were recently honored for their passion, dedication, and impact on youth and the community. Mālia ʻAlohilani Kuala Rogers, who teaches at Kawaikini Public Charter School, received the Hawaii State …

Surprising reason why two teen girls were jailed and deported while visiting Hawaii

A pair of young German travelers were left shocked after they arrived in Hawaii only to be detained and deported due to their loosely planned trip.  Charlotte Pohl, 19, and Maria Lepere, 18, arrived in Honolulu to begin their trip but were grilled …

Hawaiian Airlines Deploys Boeing 787 On Double Daily Flights To Seattle

Hawaiian Airlines is making a decisive shift in its long-haul strategy by relocating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to Seattle. Beginning August 20, daily Dreamliner flights between Honolulu International Airport (HNL) and Seattle-Tacoma International …

The Hawaii of Israel: How Trump legitimised a longstanding Israeli vision

On April 7, United States President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a second time since his inauguration. Speaking to the media, Trump doubled down on his earlier comments about the Gaza Strip, describing it as an “incredible …

No. 18 UCSB Men’s Volleyball Upsets No. 3 Hawaii with Senior Night Sweep

The No. 18 UC Santa Barbara Men’s Volleyball team (12-15, 3-7 Big West) celebrated Senior Night on Saturday with an upset sweep of No. 3 Hawai’i (24-5, 7-3 Big West). All active seniors were in the Gauchos starting lineup, playing their hearts out to a 25- …

Honolulu Police Warn Residents of Jury Duty Scam Calls Spoofing Wahiawa Station Number

In a concerning turn of events, the Honolulu Police have issued a warning about a new scam that’s targeting residents with a classic fear tactic: the threat of arrest. Perpetrators are now calling individuals, spoofing the Wahiawa Police Station’s …