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Speared monk seal found, helped at Rabbit Island
January 31, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii authorities say an endangered Hawaiian monk seal was found near Oahu with a spear in its hea. more »»
State / In Brief
January 30, 2013 Lawmakers kill bill to limit fishing nets HONOLULU — Hawaii fishermen organized successfully to kill a bill that would have limited the type of nets they use to fish. more »»
Utilities urged to focus on consumers
January 30, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Tensions rose during a Hawaii Senate hearing Tuesday as lawmakers and consumer advocates complained about the state’s high power costs to officials from the company that owns the... more »»
17-year-old on moped dies after colliding with vehicle
January 30, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — A young man died over the weekend in a moped crash in Honolulu. more »»
Coffee borer beetle damaging crop, its quality on Big Island
January 29, 2013 KAILUA-KONA (AP) — The coffee borer beetle that was first confirmed on the Big Island three years ago is damaging crops and could jeopardize the region’s position in the global coffee market, a... more »»
MIT students studying Big Island volcano vog
January 29, 2013 KAILUA-KONA (AP) — Students from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been on the Big Island studying a vog plume from near the Kilauea crater. more »»
Group urges tax increase to fund water protection
January 29, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Environmental advocates are urging the Hawaii Legislature to help preserve Hawaii’s water by increasing taxes on high-end property sales. more »»
Okino apologizes for anti-gay comments
January 28, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Former Honolulu City Councilman Gary Okino is apologizing to gays, lesbians and their supporters for comments he made during a confirmation hearing. more »»
Isle senators propose tax on sugary drinks
January 24, 2013 HONOLULU — Four Hawaii senators have proposed a statewide tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. The Democratic senators said the consumption of sugary drinks contributes to obesity. more »»
Gabbard to help lead DNC
January 24, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been elected vice chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee. more »» 
Governor: Budget priority for coming year
January 23, 2013 HONOLULU — Gov. Neil Abercrombie said the state budget is his top priority for this coming year, in addition to energy and education. more »»
State / In Brief
January 20, 2013 Plastic bag charge imposed on Big Isle HILO — The Big Island took an important step toward a complete ban on plastic shopping bags next year. more »»
Shark attacks Big Isle surfer
January 19, 2013 KAILUA-KONA (AP) — A man who was surfing in Kiholo Bay off the Big Island with a friend said he never thought that sharks were a big threat there until he heard his friend scream. more »»
Army identifies soldier who was shot by police
January 18, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — The Army has confirmed the identity of a Schofield Barracks soldier who was shot and killed by police in Waikiki earlier this week. more »»
Legislative session under way
January 17, 2013 HONOLULU — Senators and representatives were sworn in and new leadership was chosen in both houses Wednesday as the 2013 Hawaii legislative session got under way. Re. more »»
Police shoot and kill soldier in Waikiki
January 16, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — A Schofield Barracks soldier was shot and killed by police early Tuesday after he repeatedly rammed multiple police cars with his truck in Waikiki. more »» 
Aloha honor for carrying people of Hawaii in heart
January 15, 2013 HONOLULU Hawaii honored longtime U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka on Monday by inducting him into the Aloha Order of Merit, an honor reserved for people who have given extraordinary service to the state. more »»
Schatz hires chief of staff
January 14, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii has hired a former Obama administration official and Honolulu attorney as his chief of staff. more »»
Illness level low in Hawaii
January 12, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii state health officials say widespread flu across most of the United States may be coming to Hawaii in about one month. Dr. more »» |
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