Red Hill Crisis: Pentagon reports detail poor recordkeeping across Oahu fueling operations
On Thursday the Pentagon’s Inspector General office released long-awaited reports on the Navy’s fuel and water systems on Oahu. Read more
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Rearview Mirror: Rich memories abound of Cavalier, Eagle’s Nest
Last week I mentioned the Cavalier restaurant and Eagle’s Nest lounge in the Pan Am Building on Kapiolani Boulevard. They were there from 1969 until 1982, but, as is often the case, I heard from many who were involved or touched by the story. Read more
Facts of the Matter: Magnetars: Most powerful magnets in the universe
In the expanse of space, where stars burn and galaxies collide, there exists a type of star so strange and powerful that it challenges our understanding of the universe. Read more
Driver who caused double fatal crash is sentenced
An Oahu Circuit Court judge Thursday sentenced a 29-year-old Kahuku man to two 20-year terms for manslaughter in a 2022 vehicle crash in Malaekahana in which he killed a visiting Virginia couple and injured their daughter. Read more
Youth invited to participate in Climate Action Summit
Children, teens and young adults are invited to attend the Youth Climate Summit on Saturday at the state Capitol. Read more
Red flag warning covers leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands on Friday
The weather service predicts east wind of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 40% to 45%. Read more
Kokua Line: What registration fees come due on exempt vehicle?
Question: If I buy a car from an active- duty military member who is exempt from Hawaii vehicle weight taxes, will I have to pay those registration fees when I transfer the title? I’m not in the military. Read more
Hawaii officials investigate bird flu wastewater source
State health officials are investigating possible sources of the H5 avian influenza virus detected for the first time in a wastewater sample from Oahu, but reassure residents that public risk remains low. Read more
Kamehameha Schools trustee process is upheld
An almost decade-old effort to make the selection process for Kamehameha Schools trustees more self-governing appears to have come up short in state court. Read more
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Toxic fire suppressant spills reviewed
The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General released a management advisory report Thursday detailing concerns about the Navy’s handling of spills involving thousands of gallons of aqueous film- forming foam concentrate — a toxic fire suppressant containing “forever chemicals” — at Red Hill from 2019 to 2022. Read more
Notable items from the Pentagon investigations
Reports from the Pentagon’s Inspector General office on the Navy’s fuel and water systems on Oahu were released Thursday, with detailed timelines of the failures that led to spills from Red Hill. Here are some highlights from the reports. Read more
Pearl City man who allegedly stabbed father reportedly stopped medication
His father, Valentin Quario Bigornia, suffered blunt “injuries to the head and neck, multiple stab/penetrating wounds to the scalp, right forearm, and left elbow, including a penetration into the brain,” and was taken into surgery for his injuries. Read more
On the Move: Kryn Tsutahara and Amy Watabayashi
Atlas Insurance Agency has hired Kryn Tsutahara as account manager III for its Commercial Lines Operations unit and Amy Watabayashi as business development and benefit consultant for its Employee Benefit unit. Read more
Hawaii government leaders mostly celebrate Tulsi Gabbard selection
Gabbard is a veteran who served in the Hawaii Army National Guard from 2003 to 2020 and currently is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. Read more
Babysitter’s trial in infant’s death heads to jury
Jurors began deliberations in the manslaughter trial of babysitter Dixie Denise Villa after hearing closing arguments late Wednesday afternoon in the February 2019 “Benadryl” toxicity death of 7-month-old Abigail Lobisch. Read more
FEMA extends assistance to Maui survivors; Schatz asks for further aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Hawaii’s request to extend Financial Assistance and Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for an additional year, now through Feb. 10, 2026. Originally, the 18-month assistance period was scheduled to end on Feb. 10, 2025. Read more
Kokua Line: How do I appeal back taxes on unregistered car?
Question: Recently it was printed that if you buy a car from someone who didn’t keep the registration up to date the new owner has to pay the back taxes to register the car (https://808ne.ws/3US7xTX). It said appeals are possible. How do I file an appeal? Read more
Master of Hawaiian dance Vicky Holt Takamine awarded the Gish Prize
Vicky Holt Takamine, a master teacher of traditional Hawaiian dance, was awarded the 31st annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, the Gish Prize Trust announced Wednesday. Read more
Man, 29, gets life in prison for illegal game room killing
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday for the Aug. 12, 2020, fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man who was working the door of an illegal Ala Moana gambling den. Read more
On the Move: Ritabelle Fernandes
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City’s proposed fare changes for public transit are pending
Public transit fares on Oahu soon might go up for some riders due to a stated shortfall of $40 million. Read more
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