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Off The News: Speed humps a reminder to slow down
Even if those road speed humps might be a tad irksome, remember: it’s all about safety, and some spots definitely need drivers to slow down more than others. Read more
Even if those road speed humps might be a tad irksome, remember: it’s all about safety, and some spots definitely need drivers to slow down more than others. Read more
With funds remaining to distribute, and continuing need, Honolulu’s Rental and Utility Relief Program is temporarily reopening to first-time applicants. Read more
At 6 p.m. today, a “Westside Crime Update” is scheduled at the Ark of Safety Christian Fellowship Church at Waianae Mall, with an update on crime from Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Maj. Mike Lambert and policy updates from City Council member Andria Tupola. Read more
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No surprise here: The Navy aircraft that ended up in the ocean off a runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii damaged the coral reef on which it rested. Read more
For youth today, it’s probably hard to imagine a time when marriage equality, aka same-sex marriage, was that controversial. Read more
A two-alarm fire at a high-rise condominium at 780 Amana St. in the Keeaumoku area broke out on Thursday morning, much to the alarm of building residents and those nearby. Read more
The 39th Honolulu City Lights party comes to the Fasi Municipal Grounds on Saturday starting 4 p.m., with a tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Read more
The pact between the Marines and civilians over lead-safety concerns at the Puuloa Range Training Facility in Ewa Beach sounds positive. Read more
For the third time, and over prosecutors’ objections, a judge has granted a continuance to four Honolulu Police Department (HPD) officers charged with felonies in connection with a September 2021 Makaha car chase and crash that paralyzed a teen and left the driver with a traumatic brain injury. The trial is now set for June. Read more
Things are definitely trending positively this year for Hilo Medical Center. Read more
It wasn’t unexpected, but it’ll still sting: water rates will increase 10% on Feb. 1 — and will continue going up through 2028, at a rate of 8% to 10% yearly. Read more
It’s been a long time coming, but the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is finally poised to begin demolition of the condemned former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel. Read more
The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) needs new officers, and women are underrepresented on the force. Read more
What a thrilling weekend for University of Hawaii sports fans: The volleyball Wahine won the Big West championship and are now in the NCAA postseason tournament, while the football team upset Colorado State with a dramatic last-second field goal, to close its season with a win. Read more
Look around — on the streets and in stores — and it’s clear that electric bikes are popular, enabling cyclists to get around town with motorized power if they need it. Read more
Kaulana Mahina, a new affordable rental project in Wailuku, drew heavy demand for 195 affordable units: Some 447 applications were received for the lottery. Read more
A “historic” push to distribute $2 billion to economically disadvantaged and under-represented communities, states and tribes was announced Tuesday by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan. Read more
Unlike the heated, fractious proceedings that can mark high court confirmations, two new justices were unanimously approved Tuesday to the Hawaii Supreme Court. Read more
Just in time for the festive holiday season, the Blaisdell Center Arena is back in business. Read more
Early in the COVID-19 outbreak, some people dismissed the new respiratory virus as “like the flu.” Read more
Hawaii’s hotel room occupancy is up from last year, at 74.5%, a respectable number. Read more
