Hawaii Leads Nation: Ends Extreme Sentencing & Adult Prison for Kids, Embraces Trauma-Informed Justice

New Laws Prohibit Extreme Sentencing, Bar Incarceration of Youth in Adult Prisons, and Set a Minimum Age of 12 for Prosecution HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — In a landmark victory for children’s rights and …

Stephen Tsai: End of WAC conjures 33 years of memories for Hawaii

A large piece of the University of Hawaii’s football history is about to become history. Beginning today and, for sure, this time next year, Western Athletic Conference football will be no more. A football league that debuted in 1962, sharing a birth year …

Hawaii now has new laws to combat illegal aerial fireworks

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Nearly seven months after a fireworks tragedy struck in Aliamanu on New Year’s Eve, Hawaii has new laws addressing concerns of illegal fireworks. Gov. Josh Green signed several bills into law Monday, making it easier to go after …

When is a Hawaiian shirt more than just a Hawaiian shirt?

So, my coworker John took a much, much deserved vacation and he packed up the family and they decided to go to Hawaii. Now, before he left, he was stressed out. He was concerned about the flight; he was concerned about the heat; He was concerned about a …

Man recounts family lost in deadly Hawaii fireworks explosion

By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — Nelson Benigno is struggling every day to cope with the devastating Aliamanu fireworks explosion that took the lives of his family on New Year’s Eve. “Every single day and …

County urges West Hawaii green waste halt to stop invasive beetle

Hawaii County, in partnership with the state Department of Agriculture, has issued a voluntary compliance order to limit the spread of the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle in West Hawaii. Effective today through Sept. 30, the three-month order applies to …

NC family coming home after being stuck in Hawaii when vacation ends with husband in hospital

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — A Johnston County family who were desperate to get home after their dream vacation to Hawaii in April became a medical emergency, is coming back to North Carolina. We first told you about this Four Oaks family last week. …

New Hawaii fireworks laws take effect today

1/2 Swipe or click to see more George F. Lee / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Gov. Josh Green on Monday signed two bills strengthening laws and penalties against the use and import of illegal fireworks. Green was flanked by Rep. Scot Matayoshi, left, and …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 01, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 63 to 69 near the shore to 49 to 56 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tuesday: Mostly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 79 …

7% of Hawaii residents have a handicap placard, but some say there’s not enough accessible parking

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Ala Moana Center is one of the areas frequently patrolled by handicapped parking enforcement officers. They’re on a mission to protect the coveted spaces reserved for persons with disabilities. HPD says it issues 1,000 violations …

Hawaii now has new laws to combat illegal aerial fireworks

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7% of Hawaii residents have a handicap placard, but some say there’s not enough accessible parking

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 01, 2025

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 4-6 3-5 3-5 3-5 TONIGHT Weather Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Low Temperature In the upper …

Obscure federal laws could preserve birthright citizenship in Alaska and Hawaii

As President Donald Trump prepares an executive order that could end birthright citizenship for non-citizens having children in the United States, two unique federal laws could protect the citizenship rights of newborns in Alaska and Hawaii. On Friday, the …

Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal

<p>Sen. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), the top Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, questioned why only two states should receive “special treatment” in a GOP-backed plan to reduce federal dollars for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( …

Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund opens to condo associations amid insurance crisis

Crawl, Walk, Ride: Belgian Special Forces Attend iWaterman Course at Marine Corps Base Hawaii

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 06.30.2025 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Belgian special forces service members attended Tactical Watercraft Rescue (TWR) training hosted by the iWaterman organization, a specialized water rescue group with a …

Hawaii’s governor signs bills cracking down on illegal fireworks after deadly New Year’s explosion

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s governor on Monday signed five bills cracking down on the rampant use of illegal fireworks in the islands after a massive explosion at a New Year’s party killed six people and severely burned more than a dozen others. The …