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Published on 08:04 GMT

Hawaii Legislature passes bills for automatic voter registration, native homestead rights

HONOLULU (CN) — In the final push before session ends this week, two key bills cleared the Hawaii Legislature on Wednesday, but a first-of-its-kind election spending bill remains up in the air. Of the two measures now sent to Hawaii Governor Josh Green’s …

Source: Courthouse News – Neutral
Published on 06:45 GMT

Video of rock thrown at Hawaiian monk seal sparks outrage, investigation

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A video showing a man throwing a rock toward a Hawaiian monk seal off Maui is drawing outrage online and renewed calls for people to keep their distance from the endangered animals. The incident happened Tuesday morning along …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 06:45 GMT

3 finalists named in search for next Honolulu police chief

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu Police Commission named Wednesday three finalists in the search for the next Honolulu police chief: Scott Ebner, Mike Lambert and David Lazar. The commission narrowed the field after six semi-finalists were …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 04:24 GMT

Rare open house offers look inside historic Hawaii Kai property

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – This weekend the public will get to see inside a historic building in Hawaii Kai that has an uncertain future. Grassroots group Hahaʻione Advocates for Respectful Development will host a first-ever public open house at the 53- …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 10:39 GMT

Honolulu’s next shepherd has deep Pacific ties

By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Many years of ministry in the South Pacific have profoundly impacted the life and spirituality of the Diocese of Honolulu’s next shepherd, who was formally appointed May 6 by Pope Leo XIV. Jesuit …

Source: Hawaii Catholic Herald – Center-right
Published on 03:32 GMT

Hawaii State Legislature passes several health-related bills

HONOLULU (Island News) — The Hawaii State Legislature passed over 10 bills related to improving healthcare in the state on Wednesday, which are now headed to the governor’s desk. Final readings took place for a broad package of health-related measures on …

Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 05:47 GMT

Man launches rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal, sparks online outrage

LAHAINA, Hawaii (Island News) — Federal investigators are now looking into a viral incident in Lahaina after a video appearing to show a man throwing a large rock toward a Hawaiian monk seal spread widely across social media. The video, first shared by …

Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 07:11 GMT

Honolulu Police Commission picks 3 finalists for next HPD chief

The Honolulu Police Commission today selected three experienced law enforcement leaders — from New Jersey, San Francisco and Hawaii — as finalists to serve as the city’s 13th police chief. Retired New Jersey State Police Lt. Col. Scott Ebner, Hawaii …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 08:01 GMT

Honolulu Police Commission names 3 finalists for next HPD Chief

HONOLULU (Island News) — The Honolulu Police Commission announced on Wednesday the three finalists for Honolulu’s next Chief of Police. The commission named these finalists who moved forward out of six candidates at public meeting on Wednesday, May 6: …

Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:21 GMT

Column: Trees are essential in building future in a hotter Honolulu

1/2 Swipe or click to see more Roxanne Adams 2/2 Swipe or click to see more Daniel Dinell Ten years ago in these pages, Tom Dinell — widely considered the father of urban planning in Hawaii — warned that Honolulu would face significantly hotter …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 02:42 GMT

Film screening spotlights Lahaina surfer at Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – With the Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships in full swing this week, a film screening Wednesday night will put the spotlight on Maui adaptive surfer Aaron Paulk. “The Incredible Paulk” is set to screen at 7 p.m. at Swell …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending
Published on 03:31 GMT

Kansas City Royals fans packed Hawaiian Bros restaurants. Now the deal is changing

Hawaiian Bros is changing its popular Royals promotion after fans packed restaurants across the Kansas City area.The restaurant chain announced it is adjusting its “Plates for Plates” deal with the Kansas City Royals from a free meal offer to a buy-one-get …

Source: KMBC 9 – Missouri – Neutral
Published on 03:32 GMT

Hawaii AG claims someone is impersonating the state’s CTO, a role that doesn’t exist

The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General last week warned the public about a man falsely claiming to be the state’s chief technology officer, both at national conferences and on online platforms. Toni Schwartz, a spokesperson for the Hawaii AG’s …

Source: StateScoop – Neutral
Published on 12:05 GMT

KS-Hawaii opens with its closer to beat Kailua

JERRY CAMPANY / JCAMPANY@STARADVERTISER.COM Hunter Yamamoto took a swing for Kamehameha-Hawaii against Kailua on Wednesday. Kamehameha-Hawaii went to its closer early in its biggest tournament. Kaika Nobriga pitched 62⁄3 innings and the Warriors beat …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:21 GMT

Column: Don’t betray the promise, purpose of Hawaii’s ‘green fee’

1/2 Swipe or click to see more Mary Charles 2/2 Swipe or click to see more JESSICA ELSE/THE GARDEN ISLAND Orange cones block off eroded shoreline near Kapaa Beach Park. Hawaii’s new “green fee” was sold to the public, to taxpayers and to …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 07:11 GMT

KS-Hawaii starts closer to beat Kailua in state baseball

Kamehameha-Hawaii went to its closer early in its biggest tournament. Kaika Nobriga pitched 6 2/3 innings and the Warriors beat Kailua 5-2 in the first round of the Wally Yonamine Foundation State Baseball Championships at Hans L’Orange Park on …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:28 GMT

Hawaii’s Louis Sakanoko and Tread Rosenthal are AVCA first team All-Americans

1/4 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY HAWAII ATHLETICS The Rainbow Warriors left the UH campus on Wednesday with well-wishing fans there for the sendoff. 2/4 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM / MARCH 15 …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 12:14 GMT

Hawaii’s bid to let insurers sue fossil industry fails

Hawaii lawmakers are vowing to renew efforts to hold the fossil fuel industry responsible for the rising cost and declining availability of homeowners insurance, after their latest bill fizzled in the dying minutes of this year’s legislative session. The …

Source: E&E News – Neutral
Published on 03:00 GMT

Hawaiian Bros change Royals promotion after high demand

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Hawaiian Bros says it is changing its “Plates for Plates” promotion with the Kansas City Royals after it got a little out of hand. The original promotion allowed Hawaiian Bros loyalty members to get a free classic plate if the …

Source: KCTV 5 – Kansas – Neutral