Hawaii’s ‘bone collector’ caterpillar wears the body parts of dead prey

In a remote and lushly forested area of a single mountain range on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, scientists have discovered a carnivorous caterpillar species that makes a living in such a macabre way that they have nicknamed it the “bone collector.…

Nuclear energy considerations under debate in Hawaii

Lawmakers are considering exploring nuclear energy as a potential future power source for Hawaii. HONOLULU (Island News) — A scheduled vote on the Senate floor on Thursday asked the State Energy Office to put together a nuclear energy working group to …

Big changes could come to Hawaii’s tourism industry in final days of state legislature

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – State lawmakers are considering drastic changes to strengthen Hawaii’s tourism industry. If some state lawmakers have their way, it could included eliminating Hawaii’s tourism authority. The State Legislature wrapping up in one …

Hawaii Bowl regains Sheraton as title sponsor on 3-year deal

HONOLULU — When ESPN Events, the operator of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, announced in February that the nationally televised college basketball tournament hosted annually by the University of Hawaii was going on indefinite hiatus, it didn’t …

Online sports betting under consideration in Hawaii

The odds of Hawaii joining the 38 other states that generate tax revenue from online sports betting are unknown as advocates on both sides of the issue make their final pitches to lawmakers. In May 2018 the U.S. Supreme Court gave states the ability to …

Unresolved bills pile up at Hawaii Capitol ahead of key deadline

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Lawmakers have agreed on details of a bill that would ban many popular automatic rifles. They announced their decision an hour and a half before the bill would have died under internal rules of the legislature. But hundreds of …

Young Hawaii-born people are moving back home, UHERO finds

Young adults who were born in Hawaii are moving back home, reversing pre-COVID-19 trends when more Hawaii-born residents left the state than returned, according to a preliminary report by the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii. …

Last chance to enjoy “A Taste of Hawaii” lunch with Culinary Arts on May 1st

Experience the vibrant flavors of the islands as Northeast Texas Community College’s Culinary Arts program presents “A Taste of Hawaii” on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the NTCC Culinary Arts school in downtown Pittsburg (114 Jefferson …

Hawaii’s Parks Are Strained. Should DOE Open Campuses To Help?

By MEGAN TAGAMI/Honolulu Civil Beat Honolulu Civil Beat Ronlynn Arce typically starts her Sunday at 4:30 a.m. at Mililani Mauka Community Park — more than three hours before her kids’ flag football games begin. The park requires all visitors to find …

Hawaii volleyball team puts it all on the line in Big West semis

1/2 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Louis Sakanoko is expected to return to the lineup for the Rainbow Warriors for tonight’s tournament match. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER Louis Sakanoko …

Weslaco Sex Offender Who Failed To Register Arrested In Hawaii

A sex offender who failed to register with police in Weslaco has been arrested in Hawaii. Investigators began looking for John Paul Massiate last September. The police department says Massiate traveled to multiple states to try to avoid arrest. He was …

Hawaii Shopping Centers: Oahu

Rank Shopping Center / 2024 Rank Gross Leasable Area in Square Feet Year Opened Property Management Company Parent Company General Manager 1 Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814, 808-955-9517, alamoanacenter.com 2400000 1959 …

Hawaii Island educators win awards from HSTA

Hawaii State Teachers Association has honored Chayanee Brooks, a Ka‘u High English teacher, with its 2025 Pono Award and ‘aina-based Puna educator Nick Kalamakani Francisco with its 2025 Friend of Youth Award. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already …

Assault weapon ban in Hawaii heads to senate floor

HONOLULU (Island News) — A state conference committee advanced the assault weapon ban which will make its way to the senate floor. A lobbying group called Moms Demand Action continues to advocate for SB 401, fighting for stricter gun laws. “Today, we are …

Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair Kicks Off in Hilo

HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair opened today, running through Saturday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and Butler Buildings. This four-day event celebrates Hawaiian culture coinciding with the annual Merrie Monarch …

Hawaii Shopping Centers: Neighbor Islands

Rank Shopping Center / 2024 Rank (* did not previously rank) Gross Leasable Area in Square Feet Year Opened Property Management Company Parent Company Name General Manager 1 Piilani Village Shopping Center, 225 Piikea Ave., Kihei, HI 96753, 808-877- …

Hawaii lawyers launch deportation defense hotline amid stricter immigration enforcement

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Increased immigration enforcement is prompting local attorneys to respond to a worsening backlog of detainees. People arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are held at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, and …

State lawmakers consider nuclear energy task force in Hawaii

Travel fears among foreigners in Hawaii amid immigration crackdown

Concerns are rising with summer travel on the horizon due to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. HONOLULU (Island News) — A German student in his sophomore year at Hawaii Pacific University is going home for the summer. But he doesn’t …