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Published on 11:00 GMT

Charting Hawaii’s history from 1776 to the present

HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES, PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION, PNMPC-6-20992 Capt. James Cook was the first recorded Western contact of the Hawaiian Islands. “The Death of Captain James Cook” depicts the explorer’s fatal standoff with Native Hawaiians at Kealakekua Bay on …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 11:00 GMT

Governors reflect on U.S.-Hawaii history, look ahead

Hawaii’s current and former governors say the state overall remains patriotic and proud to be part of the United States heading into America’s 250th year, even as its relationship with the federal government has been strained over generations by the 1893 …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 07:01 GMT

Hawaii Is Turning Ocean Plastic and Fishing Nets Into Roads

Hawaii faces a growing plastic waste challenge. Recycling on the islands is expensive and difficult, and large amounts of marine debris continue to wash ashore or remain in surrounding waters. Now, researchers are exploring an innovative solution by …

Source: ScienceDaily – Neutral
Published on 10:27 GMT

The Sunshine Blog: OHA’s Native Hawaiian Broadcasting Corp.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i. Reality TV: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is getting ready for prime time. The OHA board announced last …

Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left
Published on 08:01 GMT

Honolulu AIDS Walk raises over $124K amid funding concerns

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The 35th Annual Walk for Life: Honolulu AIDS Walk took place Saturday morning at Kapiolani Park. The event was organized by the Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, which has supported individuals living with HIV and raised …

Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending
Published on 11:00 GMT

Kokua Line: What will new Hawaii driver’s license look like?

COURTESY PHOTO The newly redesigned Hawaii driver’s license that DMVs will begin issuing soon uses the latest technology to protect personal information. Question: Given that the updated Hawaii licenses and IDs are supposed to solve the scanning problem, …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:54 GMT

Editorial: Hawaii’s gun law shot down, badly

The crowing started as soon as the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision was released Thursday in Wolford et al. v. Lopez, Attorney General of Hawaii. “Huge win for the Second Amendment today,” Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin stated. “The United States …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:54 GMT

Letter: CRB bane is threat to Hawaiian heritage

I recently returned from Tahiti, and it seems that our state doesn’t see coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) as a threat to our food system and future. In regards to CRB, Hawaii is seen as a biological threat to our Pacific family. On arrival in Tahiti, we …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 06:08 GMT

Officials halt dayslong search for father, son tourists who went missing in Hawaii

Search crews believe the duo, a 49-year-old man and 16-year-old boy, may have been swept out to sea, reports say. HAWAII, USA — The search for a father and son who went missing after hiking in Hawaii has stopped, officials said. The duo, a 49-year-old man …

Source: WJXX First Coast News – Florida – Pending
Published on 13:35 GMT

Officials end search for father and son tourists who went missing in Hawaii

Search crews believe the duo, a 49-year-old man and his 16-year-old son, may have been swept out to sea, reports say. HAWAII, USA — The search for a father and son who went missing while hiking in Hawaii has ended, officials said. The 49-year-old man and …

Source: 13 WMAZ – Georgia – Neutral
Published on 04:04 GMT

35th Annual Honolulu AIDS Walk at Kapiolani Park closes out Pride Month

HONOLULU (Island News) — The local LGBTQIA+ community and supporters participated in this year’s Honolulu AIDS Walk on Saturday to raise awareness about the disease and raise money towards HIV prevention and services. The Hawaii Health & Harm …

Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 05:50 GMT

Search ends for missing Korean father, son off Hawaii coast

Pair feared swept into waters while crossing Hanauma Bay’s Rock Bridge A massive three-day search for a missing South Korean father and his teenage son in Hawaii has ended after the pair vanished while hiking near Hanauma Bay. The operation, which …

Source: Korea Herald – Neutral
Published on 10:54 GMT

Letter: Lazar ready to deal with Hawaii recidivism

Honolulu is lucky that it has a new chief of police, David Lazar, who is coming from another city that has liberal judges. He is used to the courts allowing criminals to be released from jail so that they can commit more crimes. The MidWeek paper always …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 08:37 GMT

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 28, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 64 to 72 near the shore to around 57 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Sunday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 81 to 86 near the shore to around 69 at …

Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 10:50 GMT

Signs of Hawaiian Life – June 28, 2026

1/3 Swipe or click to see more Kyle Ishimitsu and Bob Shiroma of Aiea were all smiles after finding Ai Pono Cafe in the Durango Resort food court in Las Vegas. Photo by Mimi Shiroma. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more Ohana Poke Restaurant in the …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on 06:36 GMT

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 28, 2026

Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Sunday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 East Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 South Facing 4-6 5-7 5-7 5-7 TONIGHT Weather Mostly sunny until 6 PM, then mostly cloudy. Scattered showers …

Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on Jun 27, 2026

Chance to expand Native Hawaiian ownership in media backed by Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees

Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees on June 25 voted to advance further evaluation and due diligence regarding a potential acquisition involving KITV and KIKU, a historic opportunity to expand Native Hawaiian ownership in the state’s media industry. Board …

Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral
Published on Jun 27, 2026

Justice Jackson Hit With a Major Constitutional Lesson Following Her Dissent in Hawaii Gun Rights Case – State Relied on …

Official portrait of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Credit: Fred Schilling / United States Supreme Court Gun rights experts are schooling Far-left Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson following her stupid dissent in a key gun rights case earlier …

Source: The Gateway Pundit – Right-wing
Published on Jun 27, 2026

Shriners Children’s Hawaii to bring specialized care to Guam from July 8 to 11

The Shriners Children’s Hawaii – Honolulu Medical Outreach Team will be back on Guam from July 8 to 11 to provide free consultations for children up to 17 years old who have orthopedic conditions, healed burns, or sports injuries, the Department of Public …

Source: Pacific Daily News – Indeterminate