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Tropical Storm Hone increases to Category 1 hurricane strength while approaching Hawaii
Read full article: Tropical Storm Hone increases to Category 1 hurricane strength while approaching HawaiiTropical Storm Hone has increased to a Category 1 hurricane while continuing its steady approach toward Hawaii late Saturday.
Tropical Storm Hone forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend
Read full article: Tropical Storm Hone forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekendTropical Storm Hone is expected to deliver strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend as it passes south of the island chain.
Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in general
Read full article: Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in generalU.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Hawaii's incumbent congressional representatives have won their state Democratic Party primary races.
Judge's ruling temporarily allows for unlicensed Native Hawaiian midwifery
Read full article: Judge's ruling temporarily allows for unlicensed Native Hawaiian midwiferyA Hawaii judge is temporarily blocking the state from enforcing a law requiring the licensing of practitioners and teachers of traditional Native Hawaiian midwifery.
The Lahaina fire worsened Maui's housing shortage. Now officials eye limiting tourist Airbnb rentals
Read full article: The Lahaina fire worsened Maui's housing shortage. Now officials eye limiting tourist Airbnb rentalsThe mayor of Maui County in Hawaii wants to stop owners of thousands of vacation properties from renting to visitors.
Hawaii officials stress preparedness despite below-normal central Pacific hurricane season outlook
Read full article: Hawaii officials stress preparedness despite below-normal central Pacific hurricane season outlookForecasters say this year's hurricane season for waters around Hawaii will likely be “below normal” with one to four tropical cyclones across the central Pacific region.
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health
Read full article: Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental healthSavannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii has been crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons.
Honolulu agrees to 4-month window to grant or deny gun carrying licenses after lawsuit over delays
Read full article: Honolulu agrees to 4-month window to grant or deny gun carrying licenses after lawsuit over delaysHonolulu has agreed to approve or deny applications to carry guns in public within four months of submission in response to a lawsuit by residents who complained of delays of up to a year.
Hawaii officials outline efforts to prevent another devastating wildfire ahead of a dry season
Read full article: Hawaii officials outline efforts to prevent another devastating wildfire ahead of a dry seasonHawaii Gov. Josh Green announced Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month nine months after the nation’s deadliest wildfire in over a century burned the historic town of Lahaina.
Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Hawaii as he moves closer to seizing the nomination again
Read full article: Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Hawaii as he moves closer to seizing the nomination againPresident Joe Biden won the Democratic caucuses in Hawaii on Wednesday, propelling him closer to winning his party’s nomination again after romping through the Super Tuesday contests earlier this week.
Judge in a bribery case against Honolulu's former top prosecutor is suddenly recusing himself
Read full article: Judge in a bribery case against Honolulu's former top prosecutor is suddenly recusing himselfA month before the start of a trial against Honolulu’s former top prosecutor for allegedly taking campaign donation bribes in exchange for prosecuting an employee of an engineering and architectural firm, the judge who has been presiding over the case for several years is unexpectedly recusing himself.
Wildfire prevention and helping Maui recover from flames top the agenda for Hawaii lawmakers
Read full article: Wildfire prevention and helping Maui recover from flames top the agenda for Hawaii lawmakersHawaii lawmakers are due to convene this week for the first time since the burning of historic Lahaina awakened the state to the deadly and costly threat posed by wildfires in an age of climate change.
Hawaii governor wants 3,000 vacation rentals converted to housing for Maui wildfire survivors
Read full article: Hawaii governor wants 3,000 vacation rentals converted to housing for Maui wildfire survivorsHawaii Gov. Josh Green says he he wants 3,000 condos and homes normally rented to Maui tourists converted to long-term housing for displaced wildfire survivors who are still living in hotels.
Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Arizona up to No. 2; 'Nova, BYU, Colorado State jump into top 20
Read full article: Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Arizona up to No. 2; 'Nova, BYU, Colorado State jump into top 20Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll after its run to the Maui Invitational title.
Edey's 28 points, 15 boards power No. 2 Purdue past No. 4 Marquette for Maui Invitational title
Read full article: Edey's 28 points, 15 boards power No. 2 Purdue past No. 4 Marquette for Maui Invitational titleZach Edey had 28 points and 15 rebounds to carry No. 2 Purdue to a 78-75 win over No. 4 Marquette in the championship game of the Maui Invitational.
Brady Hoke to retire as San Diego State coach at end of the season after 6 years with the school
Read full article: Brady Hoke to retire as San Diego State coach at end of the season after 6 years with the schoolSan Diego State coach Brady Hoke says he will retire from leading the Aztecs after this season, having guided the program for six years over two stints that included three bowl appearances.
Mayor says West Maui to reopen to tourism on Nov. 1 after fire and workers are ready to return
Read full article: Mayor says West Maui to reopen to tourism on Nov. 1 after fire and workers are ready to returnMaui County's mayor says all of West Maui except for burned-out sections of historic Lahaina will reopen to tourism on Nov. 1.
Tourism resuming in West Maui near Lahaina as hotels and timeshare properties welcome visitors
Read full article: Tourism resuming in West Maui near Lahaina as hotels and timeshare properties welcome visitorsThe area around the historic Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago has begun welcoming back travelers.
Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
Read full article: Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor baseThe Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021.
Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes
Read full article: Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changesEconomists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless officials alter the zoning laws and make other changes.
The Maui Invitational is relocating to Honolulu in the wake of the wildfires that devastated Lahaina
Read full article: The Maui Invitational is relocating to Honolulu in the wake of the wildfires that devastated LahainaThe Maui Invitational will be held in Honolulu this year because of the wildfires that devastated Lahaina, where the tournament usually is played.
Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation
Read full article: Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamationMost of West Maui will officially reopen to travelers next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation signed by Hawaii's governor.
Forecasters warn of increased fire risk in Hawaii amid gusty winds, low humidity
Read full article: Forecasters warn of increased fire risk in Hawaii amid gusty winds, low humidityThe National Weather Service is warning gusty winds and low humidity are increasing the risk that fires could spread rapidly in the western parts of each Hawaiian island.
Hawaii lawmakers fail to pass annual park fee for tourists
Read full article: Hawaii lawmakers fail to pass annual park fee for touristsHawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.
Beach birth: Hawaii blocks some Waikiki sands for seal pup
Read full article: Beach birth: Hawaii blocks some Waikiki sands for seal pupThe birth this week of an endangered seal at Hawaii’s most popular tourism hubs highlights the tension between protecting the islands’ fragile ecosystems and maintaining access to the pristine white-sand beaches that attract millions of visitors each year.
Vongtaveelap, Kinhult share LPGA Tour lead at windy Hoakalei
Read full article: Vongtaveelap, Kinhult share LPGA Tour lead at windy HoakaleiNatthakritta Vongtaveelap eagled the par-5 fifth and closed with a birdie in fading light on the par-3 ninth for a 6-under 66 and a share of the first-round lead Wednesday in the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship.
Dirty money: Ex-lawmaker gets 2 years for cesspool bribes
Read full article: Dirty money: Ex-lawmaker gets 2 years for cesspool bribesA former Hawaii lawmaker has been sentenced to two years in prison in a federal corruption case that’s drawn attention to a perennial problem in the islands: the tens of thousands of cesspools that release 50 million gallons of raw sewage into the state’s pristine waters every day.
Hawaii whale dies with fishing nets, plastic bags in stomach
Read full article: Hawaii whale dies with fishing nets, plastic bags in stomachA whale that washed ashore in Hawaii over the weekend likely died in part because it ate large volumes of fishing traps, fishing nets, plastic bags and other marine debris.
11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight
Read full article: 11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flightSevere turbulence rocked a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu Sunday, seriously injuring 11 people in what an Hawaiian Airlines official called an isolated and unusual event.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa starts to erupt for first time in nearly 40 years, sending ash nearby
Read full article: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa starts to erupt for first time in nearly 40 years, sending ash nearbyWaves of orange, glowing lava and ash blasted and billowed from the world’s largest active volcano and people on Hawaii’s Big Island have been warned to be ready if their communities are threatened.
5.1 earthquake hits during Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano unrest
Read full article: 5.1 earthquake hits during Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano unrestA magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck Friday on Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on the planet that scientists say is in a “state of heightened unrest.”
Hawaii wins Little League title, beating Curacao 13-3
Read full article: Hawaii wins Little League title, beating Curacao 13-3Hawaii got back-to-back homers from Kekoa Payanal and Kama Angell in the first inning, sparking a 13-3 win in just four innings Sunday over Curacao in the championship of the Little League World Series.
Hawaii beats Tennessee 5-1 to take spot at LLWS championship
Read full article: Hawaii beats Tennessee 5-1 to take spot at LLWS championshipCohen Sakamoto struck out seven and Ruston Hiyoto hit a two-run homer as Hawaii continued its run through the Little League World Series on Saturday with 5-1 win over Tennessee to advance to the championship game.
US environmental study launched for Thirty Meter Telescope
Read full article: US environmental study launched for Thirty Meter TelescopeThe National Science Foundation says it will conduct a study to evaluate the environmental effects of building one of the world’s largest optical telescopes on sites selected in Hawaii and Spain's Canary Islands.
Navy ship to be named for Filipino sailor Telesforo Trinidad
Read full article: Navy ship to be named for Filipino sailor Telesforo TrinidadU.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Thursday that a future destroyer will be named the USS Telesforo Trinidad in honor of a Filipino sailor who rescued two crew members when their ship caught fire more than a century ago.
US military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks
Read full article: US military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanksThe U.S. government is dropping its appeal of a Hawaii order requiring it to remove fuel from a massive military fuel storage facility that leaked petroleum into the Navy’s water system at Pearl Harbor last year.
Prosecutors: 2 Hawaii lawmakers took bribes to steer bills
Read full article: Prosecutors: 2 Hawaii lawmakers took bribes to steer billsFederal prosecutors say a Hawaii state senator and a state representative took bribes including cash, hotel rooms and casino chips in exchange for shaping legislation that would benefit a company involved in publicly financed cesspool conversion projects.
Honolulu utility shuts well to prevent fuel contamination
Read full article: Honolulu utility shuts well to prevent fuel contaminationHonolulu’s water utility is shutting down one of its wells so it doesn’t pull petroleum from an underground aquifer it shares with the Navy and deliver it to its own customers.
Enforcement of indoor vaccine mandates proves uneven in US
Read full article: Enforcement of indoor vaccine mandates proves uneven in USGo out for a night on the town in some U.S. cities and you might find yourself waiting while someone at the door of the restaurant or theater closely inspects your vaccination card and checks it against your photo ID.
The Latest: Australia state to begin easing out of lockdown
Read full article: The Latest: Australia state to begin easing out of lockdownParts of Australia’s New South Wales state will come out of lockdown Saturday and the government plans to ease restrictions in Sydney once 70% of its residents aged 16 and older are fully vaccinated.
Honolulu to require vaccine or negative test at restaurants
Read full article: Honolulu to require vaccine or negative test at restaurantsThe mayor of Honolulu says the city will soon require patrons of restaurants, bars, museums, theaters and other establishments to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test for COVID-19.
Michigan beats Hawaii 2-1 and moves into LLWS championship
Read full article: Michigan beats Hawaii 2-1 and moves into LLWS championshipCameron Thorning hit a two-run homer and struck out seven over 3 ⅓ innings as Michigan defeated Hawaii 2-1 in a semifinal Saturday at the Little League World Series.
Judge rejects charges for Hawaii officers in teen's killing
Read full article: Judge rejects charges for Hawaii officers in teen's killingA Hawaii judge has rejected murder and attempted murder charges against three Honolulu police officers in the fatal shooting of a teenager, preventing the case from going to trial.
Robotic police dogs: Useful hounds or dehumanizing machines?
Read full article: Robotic police dogs: Useful hounds or dehumanizing machines?If you’re homeless and looking for temporary shelter in Hawaii’s capital, expect a visit from a robotic police dog that will scan your eye to make sure you don’t have a fever.
Video shows man apologized before Honolulu police shot him
Read full article: Video shows man apologized before Honolulu police shot himDoorbell camera video obtained and released by lawyers representing the family of a Black man shot by Honolulu police in April provides more information about the events before his deadly encounter with officers.
As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency orders
Read full article: As virus cases wane, governors weigh ending emergency ordersWith COVID-19 cases declining and vaccinations increasing, governors across the U.S. are wrestling with decisions about when to declare an end to the emergency declarations they have issued and reissued throughout the pandemic.
No mass protests after Honolulu police shoot, kill Black man
Read full article: No mass protests after Honolulu police shoot, kill Black manHonolulu police shot and killed Lindani Myeni, a Black man, three months after he moved to Hawaii with his wife, believing it would be safer place to raise their two Black children.
The Latest: Hawaii emails reveal strain over contact tracing
Read full article: The Latest: Hawaii emails reveal strain over contact tracingA review of Hawaii Gov. David Ige’s emails shows the state epidemiologist spent key weeks in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic resisting suggestions and requests that she boost contact tracing to control the spread of COVID-19.
‘Dr. Beach’ says powerful Hawaii shoreline is 2021's best
Read full article: ‘Dr. Beach’ says powerful Hawaii shoreline is 2021's bestAfter a year of pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions, Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman hopes his 31st annual list of the best beaches in the Unites States will be a welcome reprieve from coronavirus struggles.
Micronesians feel hatred in Hawaii, decry police shooting
Read full article: Micronesians feel hatred in Hawaii, decry police shootingSome in Hawaii’s Micronesian community say the April 5 shooting of 16-year-old Iremamber Sykap highlights the racism they face in a place they expected to be more welcoming to fellow islanders.
Hawaii gets tourism surge as coronavirus rules loosen up
Read full article: Hawaii gets tourism surge as coronavirus rules loosen upWhen quarantine rules were put in place early in the pandemic, arrivals plummeted and the state's tourism-dependent economy tanked. In October, state officials launched a pre-travel testing program that allowed visitors to sidestep quarantine rules. With a few exceptions, people in Hawaii are still required to wear masks while in public. “I think we’re all going to have to be prepared for a potential surge in tourism,” said Hawaii state Rep. Scott Saiki, a Democrat. “These banners provide a tool to help Honolulu Police officers do their jobs in gaining compliance with COVID-19 rules,” Sakahara said.
Kevin Na has a big finish and wins the Sony Open
Read full article: Kevin Na has a big finish and wins the Sony OpenChris Kirk putts on the 13th green during the third round at the Sony Open golf tournament Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Honolulu. Na finished one shot ahead of Joaquin Niemann and Chris Kirk, and only one of them got a consolation prize. Niemann chipped in for birdie from 55 feet on the par-3 17th and got up-and-down with a long bunker shot on the 18th hole for a 66. Needing nearly 150 FedEx Cup points at the Sony Open, his tie for second was worth 245 points. He looked comfortable even when the Sony Open appeared to be slipping away.
Steele takes lead with 61 to get another chance in Sony Open
Read full article: Steele takes lead with 61 to get another chance in Sony OpenBrendan Steele lines up his putt on the ninth green during the third round at the Sony Open golf tournament Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)HONOLULU – Brendan Steele knows he can play well at the Sony Open whether it's windy or calm, in sunshine or rain. One year after Steele lost a late lead at Waialae and lost in a playoff, he delivered the lowest score of his career Saturday in ideal conditions with a 9-under 61 that gave him a two-shot lead going into the final round. “You hope that you come back and you play well and erase whatever negative memories there are,” Steele said. It was wide open on Saturday, and it's not likely to be any different in the final round.