Hawaii one of worst states in distracted driving deaths
Hawaii has among the highest deaths related to distracted driving, a new report says. Read more
Hawaii has among the highest deaths related to distracted driving, a new report says. Read more
State Health and Education officials are investigating a possible case of measles at Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School located at Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa. Read more
The 78th commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is expected to include more than two dozen World War II veterans with the theme “Glimmers of Victory” that includes the United States fighting back with the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, Battle of the Coral Sea and the turning point of Midway. Read more
Milton Ishii has diabetes and dementia. Read more
The strengthening trades may prompt a wind advisory for some portions of the state over the weekend, forecasters say. Read more
Several road closures are scheduled for Saturday evening in Kapolei for the annual West Oahu Electric Light Parade along Kapolei Parkway, and kick-off of the Kapolei City Lights celebration. Read more
The USPS expects to process and deliver more than 13 billion pieces of mail and 800 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day this year. Read more
The Honolulu Fire Department does not solicit donations, according to a spokesman. Read more
Coastal flooding is possible for all shores around the state this week because of unusually high water levels, the National Weather Service said. Read more
Makoa was found dead Nov. 9 on the north shore of Oahu, NOAA Fisheries said. Read more
Honolulu Acting Prosecuting Attorney Dwight Nadamoto spent roughly three hours before a Grand Jury in U.S. District Court today and emerged with little to say to reporters. Read more
The satellite city halls will accept credit card payments for motor vehicle transactions, bicycle and moped registration, bills, bus pass sales and dog licenses. Read more
L&L Hawai’i is expanding its Mixplate concept, opening restaurants in Washington state, California and Colorado. Read more
Alexander & Baldwin announced its Lau Hala Shops, a retail center at the former Macy’s in Kailua is now at full occupancy with the opening of its newest tenant, Uproll Cafe. Read more
Last year, more than 2,800 acres of conservation and former agricultural lands in the Helemano area of Central Oahu were acquired by the Hawaii state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife. Read more
A small planned increase to electrical rates on Hawaii island was denied Wednesday by the state Public Utilities Commission. Read more
The week is shaping up to end on a hot, wet note as winds remain light and variable with increasing moisture dampening Kauai and Hawaii island. Meanwhile, a north, northwest swell is generating large surf on most islands. Read more
The Chilean four-masted tall ship CNS Esmeralda is expected to arrive Friday at Pearl Harbor for a port visit — and just about everyone on base will hear about it. Read more
The rains are expected to arrive on Friday, and unsettled weather will continue to linger across the state through the early week. Read more
Matayoshi is retiring after 16 years of leading humanitarian efforts following catastrophic events and natural disasters. Read more
The 41-year-old babysitter charged with manslaughter in the antihistamine overdose death of a 7-month-old Aliamanu girl has been released from custody. Read more