“Hawaii law aims to curb corporate influence in elections, but hurdles remain.”
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Published on 05:49 GMT
Hawaii Business Spotlight: Electrician entrepreneur eyes expansion with franchise model
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A local electrical services business is dreaming big, with plans of expanding through a national franchise model. Kalihi native and entrepreneur Johny Le founded Grand Hawaii Electric in 2018 after spending over 15 years in the …
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Published on 10:27 GMT
Hawaii law aims to curb corporate influence in elections but faces hurdles
Gov. Josh Green has signed into law a measure that aims to restrict campaign spending activity by corporations and other so-called artificial persons, in a legislative victory for the anti-Trump administration group Indivisible Hawaii, which championed …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:27 GMT
Hawaii jobless rate slips to third lowest in nation
Hawaii’s unemployment rate, which earlier this year was tied for the lowest in the country, has lost ground for three straight months and now sits nationally at 2.5%. South Dakota, which had shared the top spot with Hawaii late last year and early this …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:18 GMT
Letter: State idles as nature reclaims Hawaii highways
Many states routinely resurface commuter highways to protect vehicles and extend the life of the road. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) appears to have pioneered a different strategy: Let the highway completely fall apart first and see what …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:27 GMT
2026 Hawaii Hall of Honor inductees announced
The class of 2026 was selected for the Hawaii Hall of Honor on Sunday. The inductees were selected by a panel of media and administrators. >> Hunter Berger, Saint Louis wrestling Berger had a 105-0 record in Hawaii prep competition and is a four-time …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 04:11 GMT
Hoagie’s Hawaiian Ice hosts grand opening for summer season
REGULAR SEASON AGAINST THE LOUISIANA ROUGAROU ON SATURDAY. A STAPLE IN THE GRETNA COMMUNITY IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL YOUR SUMMERTIME NEEDS. HOAGIES. HAWAIIAN ICE HOSTED ITS GRAND OPENING FOR THE SEASON. PEOPLE WERE ABLE TO ORDER THEIR FAVORITE SHAVED ICE …
Source: KETV 7 – Nebraska – Neutral -
Published on 08:47 GMT
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 25, 2026
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 60 to 70 near the shore to around 53 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Memorial Day: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs around 80 near the shore to 63 to 68 …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:26 GMT
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 25, 2026
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Monday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 South Facing 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 TONIGHT Weather Mostly sunny until 6 PM, then mostly cloudy. Scattered showers …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 02:44 GMT
Maui, Hawaii shark attack horror: Couple recount terrifying tiger shark encounter off Olowalu coast
As shark attacks dominate headlines following two fatal incidents in Australia, a Maui couple has detailed a terrifying encounter with a tiger shark they say latched onto their kayak. Cheslei Akima and Alika Dickerson were kayaking off Olowalu on Maui’s …
Source: The Nightly – Neutral -
Published on 00:14 GMT
Honolulu police look for suspect in Kailua gas station robbery
KAILUA (HawaiiNewsNow) – Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery at a Kailua gas station. Honolulu police said officers responded to the Texaco in Kailua around 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Investigators said a man wearing a black ski mask and black hoodie …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on May 24, 2026
Honolulu police search for knife-wielding suspect in Kailua Texaco robbery
Honolulu police are seeking a knife-wielding suspect in a robbery at a Texaco gas station in Kailua this morning. At about 11:30 a.m. today, Honolulu Police Department patrol officers responded after a reported robbery in Kailua, according to a news …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on May 24, 2026
Hawaii Island quake: report your damage to get help
KONA, Hawaii (Island News) – The County of Hawaii is encouraging residents and businesses to report damage to their properties from a Friday evening earthquake in South Kona. These damage reports will assist the County with identifying priorities and …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on May 24, 2026
Jessica Simpson Travels First Class in Airplane From Los Angeles to Hawaii While Her Children Sit in Economy Cabin and …
A family vacation turned into online controversy after singer and fashion entrepreneur Jessica Simpson was criticized for flying first class while her three children sat in economy during a flight to Hawaii. The trip itself sounded fairly ordinary: a long- …
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Published on May 24, 2026
‘We can identify these really early, before the clinical diagnosis’: Epigenetic markers may help explain why Native …
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Epigenetics, which means “above genetics,” results in changes to the way an individual’s genes act without involving changes to the DNA itself. For …
Source: LiveScience – Neutral -
Published on May 24, 2026
State senator wants Honolulu police commission laws changed
The Honolulu Police Commission voted 5-2 to select David Lazar as the 13th Chief of the Honolulu Police Department — a decision that’s drawing both support and criticism across the community. Some, including a state senator, are now pushing for changes …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on May 24, 2026
Influencer’s debut podcast episode funds two Hawaii relief efforts
Influencer Tana Mongeau, who has ties to Hawai’i, is using her platform for more than content — a portion of revenue from her new podcast’s debut episode will go directly to two major Hawai’i relief funds, following a viral TikTok that drew …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on May 24, 2026
Hawaii Kia dealerships pack 600 food bags for kids this summer
Hawaiʻi Kia dealerships are stepping up for local students this summer, packing 600 bags of food across four islands as part of a $60,000 campaign to help keiki facing food insecurity when school meals are no longer available.
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on May 24, 2026
Hawaiian cultural groups are open to all who want to join the spirit of aloha.
When was the last time you navigated somewhere without a map? Sara Rubin here, reluctant to admit it’s been a while—and despite my fondness for old-fashioned things like paper maps and compasses, like so many modern humans, I am tethered to my phone, …
Source: Monterey County NOW – California – Pending -
Published on May 23, 2026
Hawaiian Jewelry Designer Happy Laulea Launches Limited-Time Father’s Day Sale
Happy Laulea, known for over 5,400 five-star reviews, celebrates Father’s Day with savings on locally handcrafted Hawaiian rings and jewelry. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Happy Laulea, a premier Honolulu-based …
Distribution channels: Companies, Consumer Goods …
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