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How Hawaii could be affected by cuts
February 25, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — The White House on Sunday released lists for each state of potential effects of the automatic spending cuts that are set to take effect this wee. more »»
Kauai residents report spike in tsunami debris on beaches
February 24, 2013 LIHUE (AP) — A new wave of tsunami debris is washing up on Kauai’s beaches, raising concerns about its impact on the island’s reefs and marine life. more »»
Hawaii House considers adopting state microbe; state would be first in nation
February 24, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii has several official state symbols, including a flower, a song and a flag, but some say that’s not enough. more »»
State / In Brief
February 24, 2013 $3M donation gives boost to UH studies HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii has received a $3 million gift in support of cancer and oceanographic researc. more »»
Too early to worry about services for the deaf — state
February 23, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Deaf people and their advocates are fighting to keep state-funded services for the deaf, even though state officials have said it is too early to worry that services will be cut. more »»
Crew rescues stranded hikers on Kauai; body of woman recovered
February 23, 2013 LIHUE (AP) — The body of a woman who was swept away while attempting to cross a rain-swollen stream near a Kauai beach was recovered Friday downstream from where she was last seen, fire officials... more »» 
Escaped murder suspect caught
February 21, 2013 HONOLULU — A Hawaii inmate accused of killing a friend in a state park was caught after eluding authorities for nearly 12 hours during an escape, Honolulu police said Wednesday night. more »»
Gun measure faces fire from different sides
February 21, 2013 HONOLULU — Several Hawaii lawmakers are pushing for a bill requiring more background checks for gun owners in the state along with a firearms buyback program. more »»
Senate votes to do away with public land agency
February 20, 2013 HONOLULU — The Hawaii state Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to get rid of the heavily criticized Public Land Development Corp. more »»
Lawmakers want signs posted
February 19, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii representatives are pushing forward a bill that would require certain businesses to post signs with information on resources for victims of human trafficking. more »»
Brochure aims to keep visitors safe
February 18, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Tourism officials are planning to issue a brochure later this year to raise awareness among visitors about potential perils while enjoying Hawaii. more »»
Group to appeal rail decision
February 16, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — A group that includes former Hawaii Gov. more »»
School land development pushed
February 16, 2013 HONOLULU — Representatives from three House committees are moving forward a plan to let Hawaii raise revenue by developing unused public school lands. more »»
UHERO: D.C. politics hurts isles
February 16, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — An economic forecast by the University of Hawaii says Washington haggling over federal spending will weigh on Hawaii’s economy in the short and long term. more »»
State / In Brief
February 15, 2013 Coast Guard says laser pointed at plane HONOLULU — The Coast Guard said someone pointed a laser at a C-130 aircraft as it approached Kalaeloa Airfield in Honolulu. more »»
Lawmaker: Vote to repeal state land agency ‘victory’
February 15, 2013 HONOLULU — Members of the state House of Representatives unanimously voted Thursday to repeal Hawaii’s heavily criticized state land development agency. more »»
Push to legalize pot fails in House
February 14, 2013 HONOLULU — A bill that would have legalized marijuana in Hawaii died in the state House on Tuesda. more »»
Committees bow to opposition, vote to repeal land agency
February 12, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers from two House committees voted to repeal the Public Land Development Corp., bowing to strong community opposition across the Hawaiian Islands. more »»
Woman dies in two-car wreck
February 12, 2013 KAILUA-KONA (AP) — Big Island police say a 49-year-old Hakalua woman died from injuries sustained in a two-car collision in North Kohala. more »»
Legislative preview: Elections, PLDC, pot
February 11, 2013 HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers will make decisions on several key bills this week as deadlines for bills looms ahead. more »» |
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