JROTC students find ‘second families’ on parade field
Hundreds of JROTC high school students from Oahu and Kauai gathered Saturday to showcase their precision marching and armed exhibition skills at the West Point Drill Meet. Read more
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Male, 50, hospitalized after Diamond Head crash
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being involved in a crash on Monsarrat Ave. and Kanaina Ave. today. Read more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events seek to promote unity across Hawaii
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day coming Monday, organizations and communities around the islands are preparing to honor the slain civil rights leader. Read more
Students dominate opening day events
Thousands of people gathered in the rotunda at the state Capitol Wednesday for the opening day of the 2019 legislative session. Read more
Crews to repair Kauai’s Weke Road damage from April floods
A large portion of the road will be closed to drivers. Read more
Hawaiian land snail, last known of its kind, has died
A Hawaiian land snail named George, who was the last of his kind, died Tuesday. Read more
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Sixth Howard Hughes condo goes on sale
Units in another new Kakaako condominium built by the Howard Hughes Corp. are going on sale. Read more
Federal sites on Oahu open during shutdown
It was business as usual for most federally funded tourist attractions in Hawaii Wednesday despite the partial government shutdown continuing for the 12th day. Read more
Donations make Christmas wishes come true
Approximately 775 families will get Christmas gifts this year thanks to those who supported Helping Hands Hawaii’s Adopt A Family program. Read more
Waianae family hopes for home, health, happiness
Iwalani Carroll-Vierra has many roles to fulfill: mother, daughter, sister, caregiver. Read more
Family of 7 looks forward to holiday time together
After bouncing among relatives’ homes for years, the family of seven found themselves settling into transitional housing at the start of 2018. Read more
Family works to rebound after fire destroys home
Tammy Freitas and her family have struggled to get back on their feet after a fire burned down their home in September 2017. Read more
Tupola seeks restraining order against activist
Republican candidate for governor state Rep. Andria Tupola has filed for a temporary restraining order against the leader of a Republican splinter group, alleging she has been harassed and cyberbullied. Read more
Hawaii Baptist wins top high school journalism award for fourth year in a row
Hawaii Baptist Academy high school students erupted in cheers Wednesday as their winning streak continued for the fourth year at the annual Hawaii High School Journalism Awards. Read more
Despite support, foam container ban bill fails to pass
Despite overwhelming support from environmental groups and eco-friendly businesses, lawmakers have tabled bills that would have banned foam containers and plastic straws statewide, citing concerns about hurting the local manufacturing industry. Read more
Legislature asked to fund $1.6M in sexual assault case
The state Legislature is being asked to fund a $1.6 million court award to a man who was sexually assaulted as a youth at a state-contracted mental health facility by a therapist who lied about his qualifications. Read more
State studies ways to help ex-inmates find jobs
Roberta Fontes recalls feeling nervous and worried about being released from prison for the second time because “everything changed.” Read more
‘Kaulana’s Law’ for fatal hit-and-run cases awaits floor vote
Former Kamehameha Schools football player Kaulana Werner was crossing the street just a block from his home in Nanakuli when he was hit and killed by a car in 2016. The driver fled the scene. Read more
Buyback effort proposed to get guns off streets
Law enforcement experts recommend a statewide gun amnesty buyback program that they think would help decrease gun violence in Hawaii. Read more
Bill seeks to expand protection for tied-up dogs
The state House Judiciary committee has approved legislation that would expand animal-cruelty laws to better protect dogs chained up outdoors. Read more
Bill would pay tuition for state workers
A bill before lawmakers would provide free tuition in exchange for a commitment to remaining a state government employee. Read more
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