Construction company that erroneously built HPP home must pay to remove it, judge says
A construction company that mistakenly built a house on a Hawaiian Paradise Park lot owned by a California woman has been ordered to pay for the demolition of the structure and removal of debris.
News media urge Green not to veto House bill
Journalists and news media groups are speaking out against Gov. Josh Green’s apparent decision to preserve a Hawaii statute that grants his office the authority to shut down electronic communications during a state of emergency.
Fatal shark attacks rare off Oahu, experts say
The North Shore community is still reeling from the loss Sunday of a beloved waterman Tamayo Perry due to an apparent shark attack off Malaekahana.
Popular North Shore surfer, lifeguard dies after attack by shark
A popular Pipeline big-wave surfer died Sunday on the North Shore after he was bitten by a shark while surfing during a break from his city life-guarding shift.
Grisly murder case drags on: Puna man is accused of shooting to death his wife, children in 2016
The court-appointed attorney for a 57-year-old Pahoa man accused of killing his wife and two children eight years ago has been granted a private investigator, at taxpayers’ expense, to ascertain the history of mental health in his client’s family.
Plan to ban 7,000 Maui short-term rentals targets resort condos
Massive military construction dollars may flow into Hawaii
Youth Challenge Academy graduates 27th class
Twenty young people are ready to start the next chapter of their lives after finding guidance, direction and purpose through the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy.
Shaka is now officially the state gesture
A new law has designated the shaka as the official state gesture.
County auditor addresses unfair hiring claims
A Hawaii County audit has concluded the county does not have enough rules in place to prevent nepotism and unfairness in the hiring process for government positions.
Hilo sushi restaurant lands on Yelp top 100 list
One of the 100 best sushi restaurants in the country sits right in downtown Hilo, according to a leading online review platform.
Gov. Green lines up 17 bills passed by Hawaii Legislature to veto
Supreme Court upholds law disarming domestic abusers
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Friday that the government can take guns away from people subject to restraining orders for domestic violence, limiting the sweep of a blockbuster decision in 2022 that had vastly expanded Second Amendment rights.
State seeing a summer COVID-19 surge
For Kaimuki resident Jan Hayashi, it started with a headache halfway through the workday.
Trump has rapidly eroded Biden’s edge in 2024 cash battle
Former President Donald Trump outraised President Joe Biden for the second consecutive month in May, outpacing his successor by roughly $81 million in donations over the last two months as he rode a surge of financial support after his felony conviction.
‘Truly one for the ages’: State settles lawsuit filed by 13 youths over climate change
Gov. Josh Green on Thursday announced settlement of a lawsuit against the state by 13 youth plaintiffs who alleged the state violated their constitutional rights to a livable environment by operating a transportation system that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
Judge in Trump documents case rejected suggestions to step aside
Shortly after Judge Aileen M. Cannon drew the assignment in June 2023 to oversee former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case, two more experienced colleagues on the federal bench in Florida urged her to pass it up and hand it off to another jurist, according to two people briefed on the conversations.
Committee denies extension for Kona Vistas
After public outcry, a controversial West Hawaii housing development on Tuesday was denied a time extension to complete its project.
County announces Fourth of July celebrations
Hawaii County’s official Independence Day celebrations will take place Thursday, July 4, in Hilo and Kona.
Council OKs new regulations for bike tours
A proposed series of regulations for commercial bike tour groups has finally passed the County Council, albeit not without disagreements.