Honolulu panel addresses Hawaiian Electric’s power shut-off plan
In areas of the state prone to windstorms, drought and wildfires, Hawaiian Electric plans to implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, program.
Trump is thinking about his debates. and his running mate’s, too.
Soon after two overheated Ohio Republicans stood chest-to-chest trading taunts on the debate stage in 2022, Donald Trump watched a video of the viral clip and raised an eyebrow.
Southwest airlines Plane descends quickly off Kauai coast
A Southwest Airlines Co. passenger flight in April came within 400 feet of slamming into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii after weather conditions forced pilots to bypass a landing attempt.
Supreme Court maintains broad access to abortion pill
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday maintained access to a widely available abortion pill, rejecting a bid from a group of anti-abortion organizations and doctors to undo the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug.
G7 agrees on loan deal to support Ukraine with Russian assets
BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy — Leaders of the Group of Seven major democracies agreed on an outline deal on Thursday to provide $50 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow invaded its neighbour in 2022.
‘This is a broken system’: Effort to reform Child Welfare Services gains momentum
Concerned community members have banded together to reform Hawaii’s child welfare system to better serve the most vulnerable families and children.
US consumer prices unchanged in May; bolster rate cut expectations
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in May as cheaper gasoline and other goods offset higher costs for rental housing, but inflation remains too high for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates before September.
Lee Loy candidacy challenged: Petitioners claim her main residence is in a different district
An objection has been filed over Hawaii County Council member Sue Lee Loy’s candidacy for the state House District 2 seat and her registration to vote in the district.
Work on Nanue project could begin early next year
Rehabilitation of another Hamakua bridge is scheduled to begin early next year.
Fewer than half of Hawaii’s keiki proficient in reading and math
A new study reports that fewer than half of Hawaii’s students are proficient in reading and math and that Hawaii is ranked among the bottom third of states nationally for economic well-being, indicating a need for more state action supporting keiki and families.
Hilo housing complex for veterans will offer 92 units
Big Island veterans should be able to move into a long-awaited Hilo housing development by September.
In secret recordings, Alito endorses nation of ‘godliness.’ Roberts talks of pluralism.
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told a woman posing as a Catholic conservative last week that compromise in America between the left and right might be impossible and then agreed with the view that the nation should return to a place of godliness.
Police: Alleged Kona car thief targeted rentals
A 33-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of being a serial car thief apparently targeted mostly rental vehicles, according to court documents filed by police.
Above average rain in May unlikely to ease dry season concerns
“The first month of the 2024 dry season started with a week of trade winds and rainfall mostly linked to the east-facing windward shores. That was the end of the dry conditions.”
Hunter Biden found guilty on charges related to gun purchase in 2018
WILMINGTON, Del. — A jury in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday found Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, guilty of three felony counts for lying on a federal firearms application, a shattering blow for the Biden family in the middle of an unforgiving presidential election campaign.
Supreme Court seeks US government views on Honolulu climate suit against oil companies
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked President Joe Biden’s administration to offer its views on a bid by Sunoco and other oil companies to scuttle a lawsuit by Honolulu accusing them of deceiving the public about climate change.
DHHL plan would develop more than 1,300 acres at King’s Landing
More than 1,300 acres of land at King’s Landing could be developed for Hawaiian homesteads under a state plan.
1 in 5 Hawaii residents experience domestic violence, new study finds
A new study by the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence aims to raise awareness of the prevalence of intimate-partner violence in Hawaii and the hurdles to seeking help that survivors face.
Family of ‘Sammy’ Mwarey sues police department, cop
The family of a 16-year-old Hilo High School junior who died after being struck as a pedestrian by an on-duty Hawaii Police Department officer driving a blue-and-white police cruiser is suing the department and the officer.
World Ocean Day panel discusses coral reef ecosystems
Scientists, cultural practitioners and leaders in environmental conservation urge action over more conversation after two decades of research on Hawaii Island’s coral reefs.
