Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on a hiking trail seeks bail

A judge at a hearing Tuesday is scheduled to consider a Maui doctor’s request to be released on bail while he fights an attempted murder charge on allegations that he tried to kill his wife on a Honolulu hiking trail. Gerhardt Konig previously pleaded not …

Health department cites Par Hawaii Refining for hazardous waste violations

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Department of Health issued a notice of violation and order against Par Hawaii Refining for violating the state’s hazardous waste management laws. Par was fined nearly $170,000 for three violations that occurred in …

DPP combats coconut rhinoceros beetles in urban Honolulu

Damage linked to the palm tree-killing coconut rhinoceros beetle has become more obvious in urban Hono­lulu, according to city officials. Recent plantings at new privately owned building developments in Kakaako and Ala Moana show the telltale signs of CRB …

US representative from Hawaii targets ghost guns with new bill

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – New bill aims to track gun parts ordered online Hawaii is helping lawmakers crack down on ghost guns across the country. U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, plans to introduce a bill in Washington, D.C., this week called the Gun …

‘We understand the risks’: Annual ceremony honors fallen Honolulu police officers

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu Police Department honored its fallen officers who died in the line of duty Monday. From the Honolulu Police Department’s Alapai headquarters to the State Capitol Rotunda, officers walked, prayed, and lit candles to …

‘American Idol’ quest ends for Hawaii’s Thunderstorm Artis

Thunderstorm Artis’ impressive run on “American Idol” came to an end today when he did not get the nationwide votes he needed to advance from the Top 5 to the Top 3. The 29-year-old Hawaii born-and-raised singer-songwriter was only the fourth contestant …

Hawaii Congresswoman takes aims at ghost guns with new legislation

HONOLULU (Island News) — Hawaii Congresswoman Jill Tokuda targets illegal firearms with proposed legislation: the Ghost Act. This comes after a sharp increase in ghost guns being recovered at island crime scenes. Hawaii Congresswoman Jill Tokuda proposes …

Consolidated Water Receives Key Approval for $204 Million Seawater Desalination Plant Project in Hawaii

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO), a leading designer, builder and operator of advanced water supply and treatment plants, reported that its wholly owned subsidiary …

Hawaii DOT pushing speed cam expansion despite failed bill

The state Department of Transportation intends to use existing revenue streams to dramatically scale up an automated camera system to ticket drivers who speed or run red lights — even though a bill proposed by state lawmakers to expand the system stalled …

Honolulu Can Fine Airbnb, Vrbo for Illegal Vacation Rentals. It Never Has

Like other tourist destinations, Honolulu passed a law to hold booking platforms accountable for illegal listings. But the city hasn’t cited any company, even as illegal rentals flourish. Faced with thousands of illegal short-term rentals that drew …

It’s aloha from Crystal Peaks with special Hawaiian family fun week

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now It’s aloha from Crystal Peaks as the Sheffield shopping centre takes on a Hawaiian theme for a week of May Spring Break holiday fun. Ohana Week – Ohana is the …

Off the news: Too many ‘Hawaiis’ in state of Hawaii

In June, the Hawai‘i Board on Geographic Names (HBGN) will hear a proposal to change the official name of Hawaii island from the “Island of Hawai‘i” to “Hawai‘i.” To which we scratch our heads and say, hasn’t that always been its name? Well, yes. But …

Hawaii Island schools sweep tennis singles in 1st HHSAA finals back in Lahaina

Hawaii Island achieved a rare feat on Maui in the Island Insurance/HHSAA tennis championships on Saturday. Bryan Assi of Hilo High and Kiora Kunimoto of Waiakea prevailed at the Royal Lahaina Tennis Courts as the Big Island swept the boys and girls …

Stephen Tsai: The work never ends for Hawaii athletics

This week, the clock runs out on the University of Hawaii’s 2024-25 academic year. There are final exams through Friday, and the commencement ceremonies on Saturday. Even though most of UH’s spring-semester sports have completed their seasons, there still …

Governor says feds could seize military training grounds in Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Gov. Josh Green began laying out his wish list for negotiations over military training lands after the state land board Friday rejected the final environmental impact statement for the huge Army lease at Pohakuloa. But the …

Honolulu Medical Examiner identifies man who died in a Pearl City crash

Waihona St. Fatal Crash PEARL CITY, Hawai’i (Island News) — A 65-year-old man has died following a two-car crash late Monday night on Waihona Street in the Pearl City area. The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office released the identity of the 65- …

Army sending Hawaii-based troops to Philippine defensive exercise this summer

A soldier with the 2nd Light Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, prepares an Anduril Ghost X drone for takeoff during the Balikatan Exercise at Itbayat Airport, Itbayat, Philippines, April 22, 2025. (Brandon Roland/U.S. Army) FORT SHAFTER, …

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on a hiking trail seeks bail

Shari Leid- Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Growing up as an adopted Korean American, Life Coach Shari Leid has an interesting perspective to share. She joined Hannah to share her story. Shari is the author of the book, ” …