Trump touts economy at Michigan 100-day rally, as Americans grow wary
April 30, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
WARREN, Michigan — President Donald Trump touted what he called a series of major economic wins and forcefully attacked Democrats during a rally in Michigan on Tuesday, as polling showed…
Keeping kupuna safe: Agencies say community help imperative during emergencies
April 30, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
The state Legislature passed a resolution two weeks ago calling for increased emergency preparedness to protect Hawaii’s kupuna, and both emergency-response organizations and elder-suppo…
Hawaii borrowers in default are among millions nationwide affected by end of payment pause
April 29, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
A pandemic-era pause for federal loan borrowers in default is set to end Monday, and millions of former and current students nationwide are bracing for renewed loan collections.
Consumers in Hawaii prepare for tariffs’ impact
April 29, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
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Portions of Ali‘i Drive to become one-way Thursday
April 29, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
The county will add free parking on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona on Thursday by turning a portion of the road into a one-way street.
Documents: Woman strangled boyfriend with seatbelt
April 29, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A 42-year-old Pahoa woman accused of killing her significant other during a domestic dispute late Thursday night strangled him with the driver’s side seatbelt of a 2013 Honda Fit, accord…
Dynamic Oahu halau claims Merrie Monarch title
April 28, 2025 | 9 MIN READ
The overall champions of the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival vaunted hula competition is a powerhouse Oahu halau who also won the title six years ago.
Hawaii lawmakers to vote on over 200 bills this week
April 28, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
Hawaii legislators are poised to take their final votes Wednesday on more than 200 bills, including measures that would fund an undercover unit to crack down on illegal fireworks, prevent Oahu…
Bikeshare ridership increases islandwide
April 28, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A little over a year after bike rental services were expanded in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, ridership is up islandwide.
Oahu halau wins Merrie Monarch hula competition
April 27, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
The top two finishers in the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition were wahine groups.
Hawaii lawmakers scurry to advance flurry of bills past key deadline
April 27, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Hawaii lawmakers made many compromises to position bills for potential passage this week while other measures fell to the wayside at the state Capitol on Friday, a pivotal deadline for over 15…
Volcano resident helped guide the first Earth Day
April 27, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Fifty-five years ago, on April 22, 1970, the world took note of its burning rivers and acrid air. An overdue shift in perception about the environment had arrived, and Earth Day was born….
‘They see things no one should see’: Book by UH Hilo professor being used to help first responders
April 27, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
First responders are learning about the surprising causes and unique therapies for challenges prevalent among their community thanks to workshops in Hilo and Kona that derive treatment strateg…
Trump budget to take ax to ‘radical’ safety net programs
April 26, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
WASHINGTON (NYT) — The Trump administration, which has made clear that it aims to slash government spending, is preparing to unveil a budget proposal as soon as next week that includes d…
Hegseth’s personal phone use created vulnerabilities, analysts say
April 26, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s personal phone number, the one used in a recent Signal chat, was easily accessible on the internet and public apps as recently as Marc…
Wisconsin judge arrested, accused of shielding immigrant from federal agents
April 26, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
FBI agents arrested a Milwaukee County judge on Friday on charges of obstructing immigration agents, saying she steered an immigrant through a side door in her courtroom while the agents waite…
Hawaii auto sales decline amid economic uncertainty
April 25, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Hawaii auto sales continued to fall this year and badly trailed the rest of the country — with an uncertain future ahead because of President Donald Trump’s economic policies, the…
The Royal Parade: A procession like no other
April 25, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Without a doubt, the best attended event during Merrie Monarch week, at least in person, is the Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade.
Warriors sign 2, lose few to portal
April 24, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
The Hawaii football team was in a whirlwind of activity this week:
Kona jury awards $2.5M in damages in sex abuse case
April 24, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A Kona Circuit Court jury last week found in a civil trial that a Waimea businessman sexually abused a 12-year-old boy decades ago.
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I am the retired news director of Pacific Radio Group stations on the Island of Hawaii. I am a retired Lt. Col., USAF Reserve. I am a FCC-licensed Amateur Radio Operator, holding the Amateur Extra Class License. I am a substitute teacher for the state of Hawaii Department of Education.
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