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Published on 04:59 GMT

Honolulu police chief steps down amid controversy over vacancy rate, recent shootings, transparency issues

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu Police Department experienced a seismic shift in command Monday. Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan announced his retirement less than three years after he was named to lead the department: “It has been an …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 10:19 GMT

Honolulu Police Department looking for its fourth chief in eight years

The Honolulu Police Department is looking for its fourth police chief in eight years after Arthur “Joe” Logan decided to retire June 30. Logan’s departure was announced Monday by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, who recommended Hawaii Police Chief Ben …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 07:26 GMT

Qantas and Hawaiian Airlines launch frequent flyer partnership

Qantas frequent flyers will be able to use their Qantas points to book reward seats with Hawaiian Airlines from 5 June 2025, marking the start of the strategic airline partnership announced by the two carriers in January. As part of the agreement, Qantas …

Source: Business Traveller – Neutral
Published on 10:19 GMT

Honolulu Council to review $11M in general obligation bonds for rail

1/2 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018 This is the HART mass transit rail line along Farrington Hwy. looking ewa nearing Waipahu High School. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER “Due to uncertainty of future interest …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 07:10 GMT

Hawaii’s Fastest 2025 | ESPN Honolulu x Kenny Patton Event

This past Saturday, May 31, 2025, ESPN Honolulu and Kenny Patton collaborated to host the first-ever Hawaii’s Fastest event at Saint Louis High School. This was a free event for high school athletes (class of 2026-29) where they were able to get an …

Source: ESPN Honolulu – Hawaii – Pending
Published on 05:55 GMT

Hawaii Island man charged with sexual assault of minors, child porn offenses

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii Island man has been charged with an array of sexual-related offenses against minors. Joseph Donald Tibbs, 44, appeared in Hilo District Court Monday for the following charges: Seven counts of first-degree sexual assault. Two …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 14:31 GMT

Texaco’s Hawaii network gets new owners in Island Energy deal

One Rock sells majority stake in IES to First Reserve and Fortress Investment Group.Island Energy Services (IES), operator of 50 Texaco-branded service stations and convenience stores across Hawaii, is set for a new chapter as One Rock Capital Partners …

Source: Petrol Plaza – Neutral
Published on 10:33 GMT

Hawaiian hula dance: Origin and significance”

Hula dance is a traditional Hawaiian art form that combines movement, chant, and music to tell stories. Deeply rooted in the culture and history of Hawaii, it serves as a means of preserving and passing down traditions. More than mere entertainment, this …

Source: NewsBytes – Indeterminate
Published on 05:18 GMT

Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan To Step Down Under Pressure

Big Island Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz may take over as interim chief, if the police commission agrees. Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan, who has led the department since 2022, is retiring at the end of the month, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced on Monday. …

Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left
Published on 07:54 GMT

Euthanized Hawaiian hawk prompts reminder to report suspected illegal activity

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is reminding the public to report any suspected illegal activity after a recent disturbing incident involving an io, or Hawaiian hawk. Last month, wildlife officials said a …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 12:13 GMT

DLNR News Release – Incidents on Hawai’i Island Shed Light on Hawaiian Hawk Abuse, June 2, 2025

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA DAWN N.S. CHANG CHAIRPERSON KA LUNA HOʻOKELE INCIDENTS ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND SHED LIGHT ON HAWAIIAN …

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Published on 08:42 GMT

DLNR News Release – Incidents on Hawai’i Island Shed Light on Hawaiian Hawk Abuse, June 2, 2025

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA DAWN N.S. CHANG CHAIRPERSON KA LUNA HOʻOKELE INCIDENTS ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND SHED LIGHT ON HAWAIIAN …

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Published on 10:19 GMT

Hawaii gets first state fire marshal in 46 years

1/3 Swipe or click to see more MAX WHITTAKER / NEW YORK TIMES / 2023 Above, a home stands untouched by flames amid buildings burned by wildfire in Lahaina on Aug. 11, 2023. The wildfires that tore across Maui killed 102 people. 2/3 Swipe or …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 09:58 GMT

US pulls funding for US$2.4bn Hawaii space telescope

The US National Science Foundation (NSF) will no longer fund the planned Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project on Hawaii’s Mauna Kea volcano, citing budget constraints and a shift toward funding projects with greater commercial return. Render of the TMT …

Source: Construction Briefing – Pending
Published on 10:19 GMT

Warriors get commitment from safety with strong Hawaii ties

Investing in the future, the University of Hawaii football team secured a 2026 commitment from a hard-hitting safety. Marquis Richardson of Hamilton High in Chandler, Ariz., made his pledge after taking a UH-sponsored recruiting trip this past weekend. “I …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 05:41 GMT

Hawaiian Tropic Launches Two New Sun Care Products

Hawaiian Tropic, the sun care brand that is part of the Edgewell Personal Care portfolio, has launched two new products – the Glowing Protection Face Cream SPF 50 and the Hydrating After Sun Skin Nourishing Oil. The UK sun care market is worth £438.9m and …

Source: KamCity – Pending
Published on 12:07 GMT

Rotary Club of Kapaa hosts sold-out audience to 33rd Taste of Hawaii

A cold beverage was the best answer to the heat and high humidity that blanketed Smith’s Tropical Paradise, home of the Rotary Club of Kapaa’s 33rd Taste of Hawaii. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login Not ready to subscribe? …

Source: The Garden Island – Hawaii – Pending
Published on 04:03 GMT

Government defends detention, deportation of military wife in Honolulu, noting ‘unusual activity’

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is defending the actions of its Customs and Border Protection officers who detained and deported an Australian woman who tried to visit her American husband, a U.S. Army lieutenant who is …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 04:03 GMT

New mural celebrates the diversity of Hawaii’s LGBTQIA+ community

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A colorful new addition to Waikiki is ready for National Pride Month. It’s a giant mural inside of Tapas Waikiki on Lewers Street that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. Ten different people are depicted in the …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral