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Hawaii lawmaker looks to ban popular ‘prediction market’ wagering

February 2, 2026 | 4 MIN READ

Ahead of Gov. Josh Green’s annual State of the State address last week, online bettors placed $448,667 in “prediction market” wagers on whether he would say phrases that incl…

Council urges restoration of Isaac Hale park

February 2, 2026 | 2 MIN READ

A resolution urging the county Department of Parks and Recreation “to prioritize and expedite the restoration of Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park at Pohoiki” was approved 6…

Bills would protect reefs, bar military live-fire training, expand robotics

February 2, 2026 | 9 MIN READ

Hawaii’s watersheds and coral reefs would be recognized as “legal persons” with legal rights; high school robotics could become an interscholastic sport; military live-fire t…

Green’s tax cut freeze plan repeals five years of additional savings for taxpayers

February 2, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

Hawaii taxpayers stand to receive dramatically stunted financial savings under a plan by Gov. Josh Green to cancel future state income tax cuts.

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Tougher penalties and fines sought for aquarium fish violators

February 1, 2026 | 4 MIN READ

A bill has been introduced in the state Legislature that would establish a criminal penalty and increase monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations.

Hawaii visitor arrivals end 2025 well below pre-pandemic peak

February 1, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

Hawaii ended 2025 with nearly flat visitor arrivals and a tourism economy still short of its pre-COVID peak — and below what many hotels and small businesses say they need to stay afloat…

Kamehameha Schools tuition to be free, judge rules

January 31, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

A Circuit Court probate judge Thursday granted the Kamehameha Schools trustees’ petition that will allow it to be tuition-free beginning in fall of the upcoming school year.

Mahuna selected to be police chief

January 30, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

The Hawaii County Police Commission today voted to select Reed Mahuna as the next police chief.

DOH: Batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits under recall

January 30, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

The state Department of Health’s Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents about a recall issued by Gerber Products Co. for limited batches of its Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits.

Suspects sought in violent Hilo robbery

January 30, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

Police are investigating an assault and robbery that occurred at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, in front of a business on the 200 block of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo.

Man killed in car crash on Pauahi Street in Hilo

January 30, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

A single-vehicle collision claimed the life of a man early Thursday morning in Hilo.

County: Removal of Hilo banyan tree underway

January 30, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

A banyan tree in Hilo that has been deemed a “public safety hazard” is being removed.

Hawaii lawmakers press teacher education leaders over licensing delays

January 30, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

State lawmakers on Wednesday sharply questioned education officials and leaders charged with ensuring teachers are adequately prepared over the issues of persistent teacher shortages, licensin…

Hawaii lawmakers seek ban on surfboard wax made with ‘forever chemicals’

January 30, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

A drive in Hawaii over the past few years to rid “forever chemicals” from consumer products including food packaging, cosmetics and clothing has a new focus this year: surfboard wa…

Suspects sought in violent Hilo robbery

January 29, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

Police are investigating an assault and robbery that occurred at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, in front of a business on the 200 block of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo.

UPDATE: Police ID man killed in car crash on Pauahi Street in Hilo

January 29, 2026 | 1 MIN READ

UPDATED 10 a.m.

Steps taken to control coconut rhinoceros beetle

January 29, 2026 | 3 MIN READ

The state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity will move forward with starting an interim rule-making process to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle on the Big Island.

Memorial unveiled for WWII soldiers from torpedoed ship

January 29, 2026 | 2 MIN READ

The Hawaii Army National Guard on Wednesday unveiled a memorial to honor the Hawaii-born soldiers who were on the U.S. Army Transport Royal T. Frank when it was torpedoed by a Japanese submari…

Hawaii working group begins research on legalized gambling

January 28, 2026 | 6 MIN READ

A new state working group that critics say will pave the way for legalized gambling in Hawaii held its first meeting last week under a directive to deliver results for the Legislature to consi…

Astronaut from Kailua-Kona was a trailblazer

January 28, 2026 | 3 MIN READ

As nation commemorates the anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle disaster, here in the islands some members of the community have been paying tribute crew to member Ellison Onizuka, who…

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“Hawaii lawmaker looks to ban popular ‘prediction market’ wagering.”

Views expressed in this Hawaii Island news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.

Accessed on 02 February 2026, 1410 UTC.

Content and Source: “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.”

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/

Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today.

Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsjournal.com).

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Hawaii lawmaker looks to ban popular ‘prediction market’ wagering

Council urges restoration of Isaac Hale park

Bills would protect reefs, bar military live-fire training, expand robotics

Green’s tax cut freeze plan repeals five years of additional savings for taxpayers

More Hawaii News Articles

Tougher penalties and fines sought for aquarium fish violators

Hawaii visitor arrivals end 2025 well below pre-pandemic peak

Kamehameha Schools tuition to be free, judge rules

Mahuna selected to be police chief

DOH: Batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits under recall

Suspects sought in violent Hilo robbery

Man killed in car crash on Pauahi Street in Hilo

County: Removal of Hilo banyan tree underway

Hawaii lawmakers press teacher education leaders over licensing delays

Hawaii lawmakers seek ban on surfboard wax made with ‘forever chemicals’

Suspects sought in violent Hilo robbery

UPDATE: Police ID man killed in car crash on Pauahi Street in Hilo

Steps taken to control coconut rhinoceros beetle

Memorial unveiled for WWII soldiers from torpedoed ship

Hawaii working group begins research on legalized gambling

Astronaut from Kailua-Kona was a trailblazer

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“Hawaii lawmaker looks to ban popular ‘prediction market’ wagering.”

Views expressed in this Hawaii Island news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.

Accessed on 02 February 2026, 1410 UTC.

Content and Source: “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.”

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/

Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today.

Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsjournal.com).

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Latest Hawaii News Articles

Hawaii lawmaker looks to ban popular ‘prediction market’ wagering

Council urges restoration of Isaac Hale park

Bills would protect reefs, bar military live-fire training, expand robotics

Green’s tax cut freeze plan repeals five years of additional savings for taxpayers

More Hawaii News Articles

Tougher penalties and fines sought for aquarium fish violators

Hawaii visitor arrivals end 2025 well below pre-pandemic peak

Kamehameha Schools tuition to be free, judge rules

Mahuna selected to be police chief

DOH: Batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits under recall

Suspects sought in violent Hilo robbery

Man killed in car crash on Pauahi Street in Hilo

County: Removal of Hilo banyan tree underway

Hawaii lawmakers press teacher education leaders over licensing delays

Hawaii lawmakers seek ban on surfboard wax made with ‘forever chemicals’

Suspects sought in violent Hilo robbery

UPDATE: Police ID man killed in car crash on Pauahi Street in Hilo

Steps taken to control coconut rhinoceros beetle

Memorial unveiled for WWII soldiers from torpedoed ship

Hawaii working group begins research on legalized gambling

Astronaut from Kailua-Kona was a trailblazer

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