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Published on 05:45 GMT
After Funding 4,000 Meals for Maui Wildfire Victims, TravelingWiki Launches Hawaii-Sports.com & Grows New GenAI Chatbot; …
TravelingWiki Leverages its Extensive Maui Wildfire Fundraising (In Conjunction with Maui Food Bank) with Sports Philanthropy Efforts and Generative AI Growth in Hawaii, Launching via its Non Profit Work at 35th Annual Hawaii Collectors Expo HONOLULU, Jan. …
Source: WFMZ – Pennsylvania – Neutral -
Published on 10:42 GMT
Survey finds broad support for Hawaii military presence
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Laurie Moore, right, executive director of the Military and Community Relations Office, and deputy director John Greene, left, speak during a news conference, Wednesday, Jan.14, 2026, at the Military and …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:35 GMT
Honolulu Police Commission hires firm to find next HPD chief
The Honolulu Police Commission has entered into a $121,900 contract with an executive search firm from California as part of the ongoing effort to hire the city’s 13th police chief. The contractor was hired more than six months after Honolulu Police …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 08:16 GMT
ACLU Hawaii sues federal government to seek release of immigration detainee
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The ACLU Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, seeking the release of a Hawaii Island man who was detained during his green card hearing. Juan Jose Estrada Lopez has been held at the Federal Detention Center …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 04:41 GMT
Travel-related Zika virus case confirmed on Oahu, first in Hawaii this year
Daijiworld Media Network – Honolulu Honolulu, Jan 15: The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a travel-related case of the Zika virus on Oahu, marking the state’s first Zika infection reported this year. According to health officials, the …
Source: Daijiworld News – Indeterminate -
Published on 13:46 GMT
Fiona Beck To Co-Lead Workshop In Hawaii
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is attending the Pacific Telecommunications Council’s Annual Conference in Honolulu, with Fiona Beck representing the island, A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], the island’s …
Source: Bernews – Neutral -
Published on 04:54 GMT
Federal investigators probe Hawaii’s transgender student-athlete policies
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Federal investigators are looking into complaints about gender policies for student-athletes in Hawaii and other states. The Hawaii State Department of Education was listed among 18 entities across 10 states under an …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending -
Published on 04:19 GMT
Hawaii lawmakers discuss AI chatbot restrictions amid teen safety concerns
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii lawmakers are exploring ways to protect teens from AI programs that allow interaction with virtual characters, following concerns about inappropriate conversations. The issue was discussed at a briefing Wednesday for the …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 09:16 GMT
Huskies Open Season With 5-2 Victory At Hawaii
HONOLULU – The No. 22 Washington women’s tennis team kicked off the 2026 season with a 5-2 win over Hawaii Wednesday night at the UH Tennis Complex. The Huskies saw wins from No. 67 Erika Matsuda and Carina Syrtveit, who got Washington on the board …
Source: University of Washington Athletics – Pending -
Published on 10:42 GMT
Pilot program puts Honolulu police officers in 3 schools
The Honolulu Police Department and state Department of Education have launched Oahu’s first formal school resource officer pilot program, placing officers at Waianae, Kapolei and Kaimuki high schools through the current school year. The initiative marks …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:42 GMT
Hawaii’s largest coffee farm warns of mass layoff
1/2 Swipe or click to see more DENNIS FUJIMOTO / THE GARDEN ISLAND A family entered the Kauai Coffee visitors center Friday at Numila, above. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more THE GARDEN ISLAND / 2019 Kauai Coffee’s farm tour takes guests …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 04:19 GMT
Hawaii home insurance rates spike after Maui wildfires
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Home insurance rates across Hawaii have surged following the 2023 Maui wildfires, with new state data showing increases between 32% and 54% over the past year. The rate spikes are affecting homeowners statewide, prompting some …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 04:23 GMT
Hawaii officials move to regulate AI after alarming reports of harm to children
HONOLULU (Island News) — State leaders are taking new steps to address the growing dangers artificial intelligence may pose to children, following disturbing examples presented during a State Senate informational briefing at the Capitol on Wednesday. …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:51 GMT
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 15, 2026
Hilo Tonight: Mostly clear. Haze. Lows 58 to 68 near the shore to 48 to 54 at 4000 feet. West winds up to 15 mph. Thursday: Sunny with isolated showers in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers in the afternoon. Haze through the day. Highs …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 11:09 GMT
The truth behind what makes a Hawaiian luau authentic
Jan. 15, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET Modern luaus are celebrations with food and entertainment, but they originated from the 1819 abolishment of the kapu system. Many commercial luaus feature Pan-Pacific performances, while authentic Hawaiian hula was traditionally …
Source: USA Today – Neutral -
Published on 06:23 GMT
Hawaiian Airlines Criticized After Memo Said Native Language Would Be Axed For Inclusivity
Hawaiian Airlines quickly faced community backlash, after a memo was sent out noting a policy rewrite which had been misworded, suggesting that the airline was set to remove all Hawaiian words to improve inclusivity. Once published, the memo spread quickly …
Source: Simple Flying – Neutral -
Published on 12:50 GMT
Hawaiian Airlines Sparks Backlash After Memo Suggests Native Language Should Be Dropped For “Inclusivity”
A memo circulated internally at Hawaiian Airlines sparked significant backlash online after it was understood to say that the airline would remove Hawaiian language from its manuals in the name of inclusivity. The wording was purportedly wrong and the …
Source: Live and Let’s Fly – California – Neutral -
Published on 09:55 GMT
Collin Morikawa Overcome With Emotion as Uncertainty Looms Over PGA Tour’s Hawaii Stop
Essentials Inside The Story Colin Morikawa returns to Hawaii amid painful Lahaina memories Wildfires, sponsorship doubts cloud PGA Tour’s future Sony Open offers hope, uncertainty for Hawaiian swing For Collin Morikawa, Hawaii has always been a special …
Source: Essentially Sports – Neutral -
Published on 10:35 GMT
Hawaii topples Rockhurst in 4 sets in nightcap despite 24 service errors
More than 10 hours after taking his first swing in a match on Wednesday, Justin Todd was ready to play even more. Fortunately for the third-ranked Rainbow Warriors, no more volleyball was needed after Todd’s kill ended a long day with a 25-21, 25-19, 23-25 …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
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