Racists in Congress fought statehood for Hawaii, but lost that battle 60 years ago
Sixty years ago, Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation making Hawaii America’s 50th state. The Hawaii admission act followed a centuries-old tradition in which...
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Hawaiian Airlines to add daily San Francisco flight in fall
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaiian Airlines plans to add a daily flight to San Francisco in the fall. The first new...
North Hawaii Community Hospital receives grant for new emergency room
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A Big Island hospital has received a $500,000 state grant to expand its emergency room serving...
Purgatory in Puna; Eruption survivors eager to return home — with or without roads
The largest eruption in more than 200 years to hit Kilauea’s lower East Rift Zone stopped more than six months...
Dad Gets Bombarded With Birthday Wishes After Sons Post His Number On Billboard
Dad Gets Bombarded With Birthday Wishes After Sons Post His Number On Billboard A New Jersey man has received more...
Hwy 132 timeline outlined
Hawaii County anticipates completing a temporary road over lava-covered portions of Highway 132 by September or October. The estimated schedule...
Hawaii film tax credit cap under fire at Capitol By Andrew Gomes
Hawaii film tax credit cap under fire at Capitol By Andrew Gomes “Mo’ Money” is a movie from 1992 and...
Freshman applications to University of Hawaii-Manoa soar 66 percent
The number of students applying as undergraduates to the University of Hawaii at Manoa this year jumped 32 percent over...
M5.5 quake: A bump in the night toward more typical seismic background By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
M5.5 quake: A bump in the night toward more typical seismic background By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Data source: U S...
Judge dismisses one of two claims in OHA suit over Maunakea management
A Honolulu Circuit Court judge dismissed one of two claims the Office of Hawaiian Affairs made against the University of...
Civil Air Patrol cadets plant trees, contribute to restoration efforts
When Cadet Airman 1st class Ariihau Barton came to Hawaii Community College-Palamanui on Saturday, he didn’t know the full story...
Transgender woman hoping to claim $95K in discrimination case
It’s one thing for the state Civil Rights Commission to rule in your favor in a transgender housing discrimination claim...
Hawaii Tracker admins reflect on role of social media group during eruption
When Ryan Finlay started the Hawaii Tracker group on Facebook in 2014, he had one goal in mind — to...
Honolulu prosecutor visits office despite leave amid probe
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro is on paid leave because he’s a target in a federal investigation...
More police officers for Kona: Chief talks new hires at chamber Focus Luncheon
More police officers are expected to come to Kona. Police Chief Paul Ferreira told a crowd Friday at the Kona-Kohala...
Judge dismisses one of two claims in OHA suit over Maunakea management
A Honolulu Circuit Court judge dismissed one of two claims the Office of Hawaiian Affairs made against the University of...
DUI Checkpoints & Structure Fire Cause
This weekend is the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, and the Hawaii Police Department said it will conduct DUI checkpoints...
Hilo Redevelopment Bills Still Alive
Three bills seeking to encourage redevelopment of Hilo’s Banyan Drive hotel area remain alive in the state Legislature. Lawmakers came...
Dozens of organizations show Keaau high-schoolers future career opportunities
It was a reunion of sorts Friday at Keaau High School as members of the Hawaii Army National Guard attended...
Police chase suspect sentenced up to 5 years
A Hilo man was sentenced to an indeterminate period of five years in prison after pleading no contest to charges...
