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Two important community events: The Waimea Big Island of Hawaii Ham Fest and Swap Meet is set for Saturday, 21 February 2026, 0930 HST at The Waimea Community Center. And, be sure to attend the Laupahoehoe Music Festival on Saturday, 04 March 2026, 10 am HST to 5 pm HST at Laupahoehoe Point Park. The music festival is a fundraiser for the Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School.
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Published on 12:27 GMT
Cultural exchange: how Hawaiian treasures came to Bloomsbury
The ahu ’ula (feathered cloak) gifted to George III [Image: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 – Royal Collection Trust] IT is a stop-you-in-your-tracks moment: the extraordinary story of a Hawaiian monarch’s journey to Georgian London 200 years ago …
Source: Islington Tribune – Pending -
Published on 11:38 GMT
Honolulu Festival Marks 30 Years of Honoring the Culture, Traditions, and People of the Pacific Rim, March 13-15
Nagaoka Fireworks Show, Waikiki Grand Parade, and Cultural Performances in Four Locations to Showcase Cultural Presentations of Music, Dance, and Arts HONOLULU, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Honolulu Festival, Hawaii’s premier …
Source: WFMZ – Pennsylvania – Neutral -
Published on 05:04 GMT
Ban on Hawaiian flag in Ewa community spurs proposal for protections
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – After Ka Hae Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian flag, was banned in a Leeward Oahu community last year, lawmakers are proposing protections for the storied symbol. Senate Bill 2795 would require residential associations to allow homeowners to …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 10:17 GMT
Higher food prices elevate inflation in Honolulu
Honolulu consumers are finding it more expensive to both eat out and to prepare food at home. Higher food prices contributed to the county’s inflation rising 1.1% over the two-month period that ended in January, and increasing 2.4% over the previous 12 …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 05:22 GMT
Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens
HONOLULU (AP) — The crowing starts well before the sun rises over Mason Aiona’s home in Hawaii. But the 3 a.m. rooster alarm isn’t what bothers the retiree the most. It’s spending most of the day shooing away wild chickens that dig holes in his …
Source: Tri City Record – New Mexico – Neutral -
Published on 10:18 GMT
Column: Close rental-car tax loophole to put millions in Hawaii coffers
GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Dollar and Thrifty customer rentals were scanned on the way out of the Honolulu International Airport Rental Car Center at Daniel K. Inouye Airport on Tuesday. This legislative session, Hawaii finds itself at a …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:06 GMT
Hawaiʻi students win more than $20K at 16th ‘Inspired in Hawaii’ awards
HONOLULU (Island News) — While adults debate rising costs and climate change, some of Hawaiʻi’s youngest residents are offering their own ideas for protecting the islands’ future. Nearly 100 students from across the state were selected and awarded cash …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:49 GMT
Hawaii Island man released from custody five months after ICE arrest
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii Island coffee farm worker is back home after five months in federal custody. Juan Jose Estrada Lopez was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last August while interviewing for lawful permanent residency. …
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Published on 10:17 GMT
Letter: Vacation rentals far from a gift for Hawaii residents
I am writing in response to the article about vacation rentals (“Illegal rentals hurt the hotel sector,” Star- Advertiser, Feb. 16). I’m tired of hearing that vacation rentals help our community. That’s just not true. Most of these rentals aren’t owned by …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 12:49 GMT
Hawaii Bills Would Allow Gov’t To Quarantine People, Enter Property, Seize Firearms, And Suspend Laws
The Hawaii Legislature is advancing companion legislation that would formally codify sweeping emergency powers for the governor and county officials—including authority to quarantine individuals, enter private property without consent, suspend laws, and …
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Published on 10:17 GMT
Letter: Decide for yourself on Hawaii’s LNG energy push
It’s interesting to compare two items relating to liquefied natural gas this month. On Feb. 16, the headline, “Bill banning liquefied natural gas in Hawaii draws strong support” topped an article reporting that 113 testified in support of House Bill 1568, …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:30 GMT
Top Real Estate Agents in California and Hawaii
California and Hawaii, with their distinctive geographical features and vibrant communities, continue to attract significant interest from residents and investors alike. The real estate markets across these states are driven by evolving demographics, …
Source: Grit Daily News – Center-left -
Published on 08:05 GMT
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Bill To Let Patients Access Medical Marijuana Immediately Instead Of Having To Wait For …
Hawaii lawmakers have approved a bill to allow patients to immediately access medical cannabis once their registrations are submitted, instead of having to wait until their cards are delivered as is the case under current law. At a joint hearing of the …
Source: Marijuana Moment – Neutral -
Published on 04:39 GMT
California spot beats out Florida and Hawaii for best beach in the U.S.
This year’s 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Beaches ranking yielded an unexpected champion for the United States is La Jolla Cove in California. Based on the opinions of millions of travelers and the volume of glowing reviews collected …
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Published on 09:03 GMT
Hawaii students win more than $20K at 16th ‘Inspired in Hawaii’ awards
Nearly 100 students from across the state were selected and awarded cash prizes at the 16th annual “Inspired in Hawaii” Awards, held at Kahala Mall. The competition challenged students to answer one question: What Makes Hawaiʻi Special?
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:50 GMT
This Honolulu mochi shop has been serving pillowy bites since 1953
A family-owned mochi shop in Honolulu has been gearing up for Lunar New Year festivities, where it’s common to swap sweet treats with family. HPR recently took a trip to Fujiya Hawaiʻi, which has been in business since 1953. HPR spoke with owner Devin …
Source: Hawaii Public Radio – Public Broadcaster -
Published on 04:00 GMT
Sexually transmitted infections more common in Hawaii than the flu
Some couples got flowers, dinner or a present for each other on Valentine’s Day. But thousands in Hawaii may be giving their partner something unwanted: a sexually transmitted infection. Sexually transmitted infections are common in Hawaii – more …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:17 GMT
Bill seeks to help Hawaii residents get fairer ticket prices
Ticket prices for a Hawaii Symphony Orchestra performance on March 4 featuring Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi appear on resale sites for as much as $1,900 — prices that Sen. Chris Lee hopes to limit through a Senate bill that continued to move …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 05:04 GMT
Hawaiʻi Island woman says vehicle struck by possible pellet in Hawaiian Paradise Park
A Hawaii Island woman experienced a terrifying encounter during her morning drive when a shot hit her car. Loretta Lopes was driving down 26th Avenue near Kaloli Drive in the Hawaiian Paradise Park area on Tuesday when she heard a loud slam against her car …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral
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