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Published on 08:13 GMT

New lawsuit targets eligibility requirements for Hawaiian homes leases

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A new lawsuit is challenging the constitutionality of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. It was filed Monday by attorneys on behalf of a man named Eric Ryan, who tried to apply for a lease, but was denied due to the 50 …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 05:01 GMT

Lawsuit takes aim at Hawaiian Home Lands policy for Native Hawaiians

HONOLULU (Island News) — About 30,000 Native Hawaiians are still waiting for Hawaiian Home Lands and now a Hawaii resident without Hawaiian blood wants to be one of them. Pacific Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on behalf of Eric …

Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 07:20 GMT

Hawaii man challenges Native Hawaiian homestead program

A Hawaii resident says a public land program limiting homestead leases to people with at least 50% Native Hawaiian ancestry violates the Constitution and wants to end it. HONOLULU (CN) — A Hawaii resident is suing the state’s Hawaiian Home Lands program …

Source: Courthouse News – Neutral
Published on 10:24 GMT

Unopposed races scattered across Hawaii’s primary election ballot

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii News Now reviewed more than 100 candidates running for state legislative and county council seats and found about 23 are running unopposed in the upcoming primary election. That means they will advance automatically and …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 10:31 GMT

Familiar faces reemerge as Hawaii’s primary election takes shape

1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY PHOTO BJ Penn: The former UFC mixed martial artist is running for Hawaii County’s District 1 Council seat 2/2 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER Ikaika Anderson: The former city councilman is running …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 08:13 GMT

How to find free meals for keiki in Hawaii this summer

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – For most, summer break means surf, sun, and no school. But for some families, it can also mean weeks without school-provided meals — a need for more than 80,000 keiki in Hawaii. Here are some resources to combat keiki hunger this …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral
Published on 11:14 GMT

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island

While you may think quakes are a western US problem, some of the largest temblors in US history have happened in the East. KAHALUU-KEAUHOU, Hawaii — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook the Kona Coast on Hawaii’s Big Island at 5:58 p.m. local time on …

Source: FOX Weather – Pending
Published on 10:33 GMT

Column: Hawaii and Japan: Summit highlights future positives

1/3 Swipe or click to see more Reyna Kaneko 2/3 Swipe or click to see more Sal Miwa 3/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO/JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Ahead of the 30th annual Honolulu Festival in March, dignitaries spoke about the …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:29 GMT

12 Hawaii Island students receive $47K in scholarships

The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation has named 12 high school seniors from Hawaii Island as scholarship recipients of its annual Legacy Scholarship Program. The students were among 63 recipients — one from each qualifying public, charter and independent …

Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald – Neutral
Published on 11:48 GMT

How Leveraging Local SEO Enhances Visibility for Best SEO Services in Hawaii

Key Takeaways Local SEO helps Hawaii agencies improve online visibility and attract clients within their target geographic market. Optimizing local keywords, business listings, and location-specific content strengthens local search rankings. Google …

Source: Noobpreneur.com – Neutral
Published on 09:10 GMT

Hawaii man charged over threats to kill Michigan governor, attack state capitol

A Hawaii man has been charged with threatening to shoot up the Michigan state capitol and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to federal prosecutors. He was arrested in Texas and ordered detained. Ronald Saville, 48, of Honolulu, was charged by criminal …

Source: BNO News – Neutral
Published on 10:23 GMT

Hawaii volleyball special: After finally punching their ticket, Warriors get payback

Toward the end of the first set of Hawaii’s regional final against Southern California, more than usual noise began to come from an NCAA-record crowd of 9,943 people. A few seconds later, loud cheers could be heard from various sections inside of Bankoh …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:23 GMT

Hawaii volleyball special: Tread Rosenthal made commitment to Warriors, and excellence

On a bus ride to Pauley Pavilion before the start of the NCAA Final Four, Hawaii men’s volleyball coach Charlie Wade and setter Tread Rosenthal reminisced about the day Rosenthal informed the coaching staff he will play for UH. It changed the direction of …

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

HOOSER: Court says Hawaii State House of Representatives violated the Constitution

On Friday May 29, 2026, First Circuit Court Judge James Ashford ruled in Acasio v. House of Representatives that the Hawaii State House of Representatives violated the Hawaii Constitution when the House Advisory Committee on Rules met in secret and made …

Source: The Garden Island – Hawaii – Pending
Published on 04:45 GMT

Former council member challenges chair in East Honolulu rematch

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Former Honolulu City Council member and attorney Trevor Ozawa announced Tuesday he’s running to reclaim the District 4 East Honolulu council seat. His campaign sets up a rematch against current council chair Tommy Waters. Ozawa …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending
Published on 04:45 GMT

No tsunami expected after magnitude 4.6 quake off Hawaii Island

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – No tsunami is expected following an earthquake off Hawaiʻi Island Tuesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey lists the earthquake as magnitude 4.6, while the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lists magnitude 4.3. The earthquake …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending
Published on 10:33 GMT

Column: Hawaii, Japan share role in keeping Pacific peaceful

For Hawaii, the Indo-Pacific is not an abstract policy term. It is the ocean that connects families, trade, travel, military service, education, disaster response and friendship with Japan. That connection was visible at the recent Hawai‘i-Japan Sister …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 07:49 GMT

Massive Navy crane begins trans-Pacific transit to Hawaii shipyard

A barge carrying the Navy’s P-82 crane moves through a drawbridge in Manitowoc, Wisc., where it was manufactured, on its way to Hawaii on May 29, 2026. (U.S. Navy) A massive crane capable of lifting 175 tons began a monthslong journey by barge last week …

Source: Stars and Stripes – Washington D.C – Gov’t Institution
Published on 13:48 GMT

Cong. Angelo Marcos Barba joins launch of Philippine Cultural Box in Hawaii

Congressman Angelo Marcos Barba attended the launch of the Philippine Cultural Box at the Philippine Consulate in Hawaii on April 8, 2026, as part of efforts to promote Filipino culture and heritage among overseas communities. The initiative serves as a …

Source: Politiko – Indeterminate