Pacific Fleet gearing up for return of RIMPAC exercises to Hawaii
The U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet is gearing up for the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise — better known as RIMPAC — set to begin next month. Read more
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Schatz, Tokuda seek higher Medicare reimbursements for Hawaii physicians
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, alongside Hawaii’s congressional delegation, plans today to introduce new legislation seeking higher Medicare reimbursements for the state’s health care providers. Read more
Man who allegedly shot at girlfriend indicted
An Oahu grand jury indicted a 45-year-old Kapolei man on a charge of first-degree attempted murder, which carries a life sentence without the possibility of parole, and seven other charges for allegedly firing shots May 16 at his girlfriend and ramming her Jeep with his vehicle in Waimanalo. Read more
Alleged Australian con man held without bail
An Australian man who allegedly falsified immigration documents, made up a real estate investment business and pushed a Mexican passport scam on Wednesday was ordered held without bail. Read more
Maui Care Flights to offer wildfire survivors free trips
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday announced a new program, Maui Care Flights, to provide thousands of round-trip flights for Maui families affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires. Read more
Kokua Line: Can I add shaka to regular license plate?
Question: Regarding the shaka license plate decal, where would we put this? There’s no room on a regular plate. Read more
Grand jury indicts Ocean View man freed by judge
The four-count indictment charges Ian Benjamin Winther with kidnapping, domestic abuse aggravated by strangulation, first-degree terroristic threatening and third-degree assault. Read more
Hawaii island considers new ways to control feral pig population
The more conventional of the proposed strategies is collectively owned pig traps to be shared among community members. Read more
On the Move: Castle & Cooke Hawaii
Castle & Cooke Hawaii has announced two hires. Read more
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Hawaii wins $916M award from drugmaker
A Hawaii Circuit Court judge awarded the state $916 million Tuesday in a decade-old case alleging unfair and deceptive practices against the makers of a blockbuster blood thinner drug. Read more
Tech View: Researcher unlocking mystery of breast cancer in Hawaii
Data from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center tells us that breast cancer is not only the most common cancer among women (comprising 34% of cases), but has the second-highest mortality in Hawaii. (Only lung cancer deaths are higher.) Read more
Below-average hurricane season is forecast for Hawaii
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Tuesday predicted a below-normal hurricane season this year for the ocean basin surrounding Hawaii. Read more
Kokua Line: Is it OK to reuse graduation lei for Memorial Day?
Question: Regarding donating lei for Memorial Day ceremonies (808ne.ws/514kline), is it OK to give graduation lei if the flowers are still fresh? Read more
West Loch disaster 80 years ago prompted military reforms
Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of a deadly — and often forgotten — disaster in Hawaii that prompted major reforms in the U.S. military. Read more
More homeless housing planned for Oahu
The city and state have opened — and plan to open — more homeless housing across Oahu following the closure of some shelters and reduced bed space during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Prosecutors seek to detain alleged Australian fraudster
The U.S. Department of Justice wants to detain an Australian man without bail before trial after he allegedly falsified a visa application using a fake Bishop Street securities business and another person’s identity. Read more
Hawaii housing market ‘bleak,’ University of Hawaii report finds
Hawaii’s housing market was pretty bleak in terms of supply and affordability for most residents in 2023, according to a new report. Read more
Hawaii hotels’ soft spring is carrying over to summer
There wasn’t as much cha-ching this spring for Hawaii hotels, which in April experienced losses in five key performance measures for the second month in a row. Read more
Grounded former ferry being defueled
Work is expected to continue today to remove 2,500 gallons of fuel, oil and other hazardous items from a large dinner cruise vessel that grounded off Lahaina last week. Read more
Invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle taking a toll on Oahu palm trees
The palms along much of Oahu’s North Shore are losing their fronds and dying, a harbinger of the fate of others on the rest of the island. Read more
Commemorative events planned across Oahu for Memorial Day
Events and ceremonies marking Memorial Day will take place Monday across Oahu. Read more
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