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A 30-year-old Hawaii woman who checked out of her life under suspicious circumstances sparking a viral search and leading her father to kill himself has been found alive and well, according to a statement from her family. Read more
It appears that the dreaded H5 avian influenza has made its way to Hawaii island. Read more
Question: To get a driver learner’s permit, you can take the written test online. But you can’t do it on a cell phone. Why? We do everything on our phones. The IRS even lets you file your taxes on your phone. Read more
Zeth Robert Browder prevailedon an appeal before the state Supreme Court, which vacated the conviction and ordered a new trial. Instead of going to trial, Browder plead guilty Friday to the lesser crime of third-degree sexual assault. Read more
The measure’s stated aim is to ensure residential properties are used as actual homes instead of investments — particularly by those who may live outside the state. Read more
The competition challenges students to design and build human-powered rovers capable of navigating simulated extraterrestrial terrains. Read more
First Hawaiian Bank has named George C.K. Leong senior vice president and division manager for the bank’s commercial real estate division. Read more
Honolulu officials announced Tuesday that they have selected an area northwest of Wahiawa as the proposed location for Oahu’s next solid waste landfill. Read more
Tickets for 2025 performances of “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the Blaisdell Center box office and online at broadwayinhawaii.com. Ticket prices start at $50. Read more
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Question: Is the pavilion at Old Stadium Park made available on a first-come, first-served basis? Is that why homeless people and their unleashed, constantly barking dogs are able to stay there throughout the day and night, day to day? Read more
A 54-year-old Kauai man is facing federal charges after he allegedly threw a bomb at a man in a car and then shot his eye out with a firearm. Read more
A new dashboard launched by the University of Hawaii at Manoa offers insights into the pressing social, economic and health issues affecting state residents. Read more
A motion filed by the Maui County Clerk seeks to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the results of the Nov. 5 general election, arguing that former Maui County Council member Kelly King, who lost to incumbent Tom Cook, failed to provide evidence of any errors or wrongdoing. Read more
The holiday season is prime time for the purchase of new computers. Gifts, prepping students for the next semester, or setting up businesses to hit the ground running in the new year — are all high on the list for many folks. Read more
Rhonda Dee Freedman of Kailua-Kona died shortly after the July 14, 2022, crash at the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Kahikina Place. Read more
The charges against both male suspects stem from multiple, islandwide incidents reported over the past several months. Read more
The man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen shooting outside a Manhattan hotel was arrested and arraigned on gun and forgery charges Monday, ending a massive five-day manhunt. Read more
Question: What is the correct procedure to inform a restaurant about an apparent case of food poisoning? Should I call? Show up in person? I’d like to know whether anyone else had a problem. How do I report it? Read more
Deputy Prosecutor Scott Bell’s questioning on the stand of the now 26-year-old Colombian man who wants to take back his guilty plea in the 2022 murder, identity and property theft of 73-year-old Gary Ruby revealed why his former lawyers recommended taking the plea deal. Read more
A 26-year-old Maryland man who allegedly assassinated the UnitedHealthcare CEO in New York lived recently in Honolulu while working remotely as a data engineer. Read more
The University of Hawaii and the Department of the Navy signed Monday an unprecedented 10-year agreement aimed at safeguarding natural and cultural resources on Navy and Marine Corps installations in the state. Read more
