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Published on 10:35 GMT
Rutgers: Hawaii is not ready to legalize gambling due to insufficient information
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A national gambling researcher said Thursday that Hawaii is not ready to legalize gambling because too little is known about its impacts. Dr. Raymond Cho, Ph.D., project coordinator at the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies in …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 10:35 GMT
New water quality report shows more chronic coastal water pollution in Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Three beach areas in Hawaii have the dubious distinction of being among the top ten coastal areas in the U.S. with the highest rates of bacteria that exceed recreational health standards. That’s according to the latest National …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 10:35 GMT
Shipping container fire extinguished in downtown Honolulu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Smoke was spotted coming from a shipping container fire Thursday, prompting firefighters to respond in downtown Honolulu. The incident was reported at about 7 p.m. and was upgraded to a first alarm minutes later. The first unit …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 10:24 GMT
Hawaii’s fight against Medicaid fraud plagued for over a decade
Behind the verbal sparring last week between federal and state officials over policing Medicaid fraud, data shows Hawaii’s recent record on the subject is in some respects worst in the nation. In each of the last four years, Hawaii’s Medicaid Fraud …
Source: Insurancenewsnet – Pending -
Published on 15:26 GMT
Hawaiian Humane Society Waives Dog Adoption Fees After Shelter Crisis
The Hawaiian Humane Society is waiving all dog adoption fees this weekend as overflowing shelters push the organization to critical capacity, with some animals now being housed in temporary pop-up crates. More than 960 animals are currently in the society’ …
Source: Newsweek – Left-wing -
Published on 13:50 GMT
Everything you need to know about Honolulu’s newest food hall, Midtown Eats
Sponsored – The following content is created on behalf of Hawaii Gas and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Hawaii Gas, visit hawaiigas.com. Midtown Eats is Honolulu’s newest food hall, officially …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 11:20 GMT
Hawaii County considers legislation covering nonprofits seeking grants
COURTESY PHOTO Holeka Inaba A Hawaii County Council committee has unanimously approved a bill that would require nonprofits applying for county grants to certify they have policies governing nepotism, conflicts of interest and auditing. The Committee on …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:43 GMT
Hawaii emergency officials prepare for more severe storms
State leaders are encouraging residents to prepare for a potentially active hurricane season in Hawaii as storm predictions climb. Officials said early planning and emergency supplies are essential. HONOLULU (Island News) — With the possibility of double …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:43 GMT
Parking, traffic details for 2026 Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony
HONOLULU (Island News) — Organizers of the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony have released parking, traffic and participation details ahead of this year’s Memorial Day event at Ala Moana Beach Park. Thousands are expected to attend the 28th …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 09:26 GMT
LA’s Tesla road rager gets 7 years after taking his act to Hawaii
Nathaniel Radimak, the notorious Los Angeles Tesla road-rage attacker whose violent confrontations became viral shorthand for “how is this guy still on the road?”, has been sentenced to seven years in Hawaii after allegedly doing the exact same …
Source: Boing Boing – Neutral -
Published on 15:35 GMT
Hawaii’s newest NEVI charging station is part of a different kind of rollout
Photo: Sustainability Partners Hawaii is continuing to build out its public EV charging network, and the state just opened a new NEVI-funded fast charging site at Kapalua Airport on Maui. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), along with …
Source: Electrek – Pending -
Published on 07:06 GMT
Viral debate as Jessica Simpson reveals first class flight seating arrangement and Nick Lachey recounts Hawaii encounter …
A routine family trip to Hawaii turned into an unexpected media talking point after Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey crossed paths on the same flight—but under very different seating arrangements. What might have been an uneventful long-haul journey quickly …
Source: TDPel Media – Indeterminate -
Published on 11:20 GMT
Ousted Hawaii baseball team begins preparing for next season
1/2 Swipe or click to see more JOSHUA SUDOCK / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Players in Hawaii’s dugout watched the action as the Rainbows fell to Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more JOSHUA SUDOCK / SPECIAL TO …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:02 GMT
Jacob Elordi’s ‘ulterior motive’ in Kendall Jenner romance revealed by suspicious insiders… amid steamy Hawaii trips and …
With an idyllic Hawaii break behind them and the approval of her superstar sister, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi’s burgeoning romance seems destined to be one of Hollywood’s most sparkling romances. Uncharacteristically for Jenner, 30, and Elordi …
Source: Daily Mail – Right-wing -
Published on 05:34 GMT
Hawaii bill on patient access raises free speech debate
A routine trip to the doctor could soon be protected by a pending Hawaii law aimed at keeping patients and healthcare workers from being blocked, threatened or harassed outside medical facilities. House Bill 1961 passed the Legislature this session and has …
Source: The Garden Island – Hawaii – Pending -
Published on 09:08 GMT
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 22, 2026
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 60 to 70 near the shore to 51 to 56 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Friday: Breezy. Partly sunny with scattered …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 11:05 GMT
Letter: Students recognize high hurdles to living in Hawaii
Kudos to Bryan Watanabe and Zoe Lim for their well-written columns (“Build resilient economy to retain talented youth” and “State must act on housing affordability,” Star-Advertiser, Raise Your Hand, May 3). Watanabe and Lim reflect the mounting challenges …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:43 GMT
What’s open, closed, service changes in Honolulu on Memorial Day
HONOLULU (Island News) — The City and County of Honolulu announced what offices and services will be available on Memorial Day along with schedule changes during the holiday. The holiday schedule for the city on Monday, May 25, 2026, includes: City and …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 04:45 GMT
Wildfire readiness grows across Hawaii as rain fuels vegetation surge
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Recent heavy rains across Hawaii could increase wildfire risk later this year as new vegetation growth dries out and becomes fuel, officials warned. The recent Kona Lows brought widespread rainfall across the islands, triggering …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
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