Yes, we’re divided. But new AP-NORC poll shows Americans still agree on most core American values
WASHINGTON — Despite the country’s deep political polarization, most Americans share many core beliefs about what it means to be an American, according to a new poll.
Longer council terms rejected following robust criticism
A proposal to extend Hawaii County Council members’ terms in office will not be on the ballot this year after it was roundly rejected Tuesday during a council committee hearing.
Ho‘ike kicks off 4 nights of hula: Event featured performance by Lahainaluna students
The 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival shifted into high gear Wednesday night with the Ho‘ike, an exhibition of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific Rim at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
A deadly Easter weekend makes 7 traffic fatalities in March
A deadly Easter weekend on the Big Island’s roads pushed the number of traffic fatalities in March alone to higher than the traffic death toll for the first three months of 2023.
Contractor and kumu hula lead the Royal Court as Kalakaua, Kapi‘olani
Two Hawaii Island residents have been chosen take on the roles of King David Kalakaua and Queen Kapi‘olani during this week’s Merrie Monarch Festival.
Marijuana bill dies in the House
A bill that would’ve legalized the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and older is dead.
ACLU hopes Supreme Court homeless win helps Honolulu case
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii hopes its victory before the Hawaii Supreme Court over Maui County homeless sweeps will bolster its case against Honolulu when its lawsuit over Oahu’s homeless policies goes to trial in October.
Bill aims to exempt private practice physicians from GET
A bill resurrected from last year’s legislative session to exempt medical providers from the state’s general excise tax will be heard today by the House Committee on Finance.
Planning Commission to mull housing-related bills
A trio of Hawaii County Council bills that would change how transient accommodations and ‘ohana housing units are regulated will go before the Windward Planning Commission on Thursday.
Housing density bill curtailed
A proposal to increase housing density statewide was substantially cut Monday after lawmakers chose to leave the matter to the counties.
Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 102
HONOLULU — Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 102.
Trump gets bond deal to ward off $454 million judgment, for now
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump averted a financial disaster Monday, reaching a deal that will spare him from paying a $454 million judgment in his civil fraud case while he appeals the penalty.
‘Letting the artist decide’: Hilo art show ongoing through April 25
In a Hilo art show, thirty-four local artists are showcasing the art that best represents them and the totality of their work.
Why Trump’s alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base
WASHINGTON — The video shared by former President Donald Trump features horror movie music and footage of migrants purportedly entering the U.S. from countries including Cameroon, Afghanistan and China. Shots of men with tattoos and videos of violent crime are set against close-ups of people waving and wrapping themselves in American flags.
Bees causing a buzz: County bill would change how beehives, apiaries are regulated
The Big Island will be abuzz Tuesday about a proposal to allow bees to be kept on residential and other properties.
Big rent-to-own housing push by Home Lands agency praised, panned
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is pursuing its biggest homestead development initiative in history, but one expanding piece of the plan aimed at helping low-income beneficiaries is distressing some stakeholders.
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fool’s Day joke
SAN FRANCISCO — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fool’s Day not long after starting their company more than a quarter century ago. One year, Google posted a job opening for a Copernicus research center on the moon. Another year, the company said it planned to roll out a “scratch and sniff” feature on its search engine.
Two fashion shows set for Merrie Monarch week
Two different fashion shows are being held in Hilo this week to coincide with the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Man accused of stealing 2 Jeeps, leading cops on high-speed chase
A 32-year-old Hilo man accused of stealing two Jeep Wranglers from the Grand Naniloa Hotel Golf Course parking lot and leading police on a high-speed chase will have at least some of his charges heard in Hilo Circuit Court.
Longer County Council terms?
Hawaii County Council members could serve for 12 consecutive years under an upcoming council proposal.