Hawaii News

Historical News
- Waipahu High School lock down liftedby Linda Dela Cruz on August 12, 2022
A lockdown at Waipahu High School was lifted on Friday, Aug. 12, according to the Hawaii Department of Education.
- A warning for Turo users parking at Hawaii's airportsby Chelsee Yee on August 12, 2022
If you're a Turo operator, this is a reminder that you're not allowed to park your cars on airport property.
- Last chance to check out Kyra the Baker in Waikikiby Kaile Hunt on August 12, 2022
Sunday, August 14 will be her last day open. You can stop on by to show support for this teenage baker and buy some cookies.
- When to see this meteor shower peak in Hawaii -- if the Moon isn't in...by Chelsee Yee on August 12, 2022
You never know, you might just catch one of the bright Perseid meteors defying the glare of the Moon.
- Pohakuloa brush fire burns about 25,000 acresby Stephanie Shinno on August 12, 2022
The Department of Land and Natural Resources said the Leilani wildfire, also known as, Pohakuloa brushfire, burned around 25,000 Read more →
General News
- Pāhoa Man Sentenced to Mandatory Minimum Prison Term After Pleading...by Tiffany DeMasters on August 12, 2022
A Pāhoa man who pleaded guilty to various drug and firearm charges was sentenced to a 10-year prison term.
- It’s a Wrap: Kahikina Logs Radiothon Record, Raises $63Kby Tom Hasslinger on August 12, 2022
Kahikina, station founder, father, grandfather, jokester, island celebrity, avid golfer, and now world record holder, ended up Read more →
- HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Aug. 12, 2022by Tiffany DeMasters on August 12, 2022
Hawai‘i Police Department releases its weekly outstanding warrants list.
- Watch: Commanders Estimate Brush Fire Now at 25,000 Acresby Tom Hasslinger on August 12, 2022
Dozens of federal, state, and county firefighters are back on the lines this morning at the large Leilani wildfire.
- HPA Isaacs Art Center Hosts Exhibit Honoring Tradition of Kapa...by Nathan Christophel on August 12, 2022
"Kuku Kapa E" runs through Sept. 30 and features the historic kapa moe from the Hind-Vredenburg Collection, a key piece from the Read more →
Local News
- Officials work to fix traffic woes near Mt. View schoolby none on August 12, 2022
Since students returned to school last week, there has been a substantial increase in traffic congestion on Highway 11 near Read more →
- Obituaries for August 12by none on August 12, 2022
Donald J. “Don” “Squirrel” Burandt, 73, of Volcano died July 27 at home. Born in Waconia, Minn., he was the retired owner Read more →
- Kona surf school granted permit to operateby none on August 12, 2022
A surf school has been granted a permit to operate in waters off Old Kona Airport Park.
- Ige says action needed to address ‘the immediate peril to public...by none on August 12, 2022
To address a nursing shortage statewide, Gov. David Ige on Thursday signed an emergency rule authorizing out-of-state nurses to Read more →
- Garland asks court to unseal warrant for Mar-a-Lago searchby none on August 12, 2022
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is asking a federal court to unseal the warrant the FBI used to search the Mar-a-Lago Read more →
More Local News
- VIDEO: Former UH Warrior and CFL great Chad Owens hosts...by Star-Advertiser staff on August 12, 2022
Former University of Hawaii and Canadian Football League standout Chad Owens hosts the “The CO2 RUN DWN,” the Honolulu Read more →
- Inflation Reduction Act may have little impact on inflationby Associated Press on August 12, 2022
WASHINGTON >> With inflation raging near its highest level in four decades, the House today gave final approval to Read more →
- Congress OKs Democrats’ climate, health bill, a Biden triumphby Associated Press on August 12, 2022
WASHINGTON >> A divided Congress gave final approval today to Democrats’ flagship climate and health care bill, handing Read more →
- Gunman in Montenegro kills 10, then shot dead by passerbyby Associated Press on August 12, 2022
CETINJE, Montenegro >> A man went on a shooting rampage in the streets of this western Montenegro city today, killing 10 Read more →
- Amazon’s Ring, MGM to launch show from viral doorbell videosby Associated Press on August 12, 2022
NEW YORK >> Two Amazon-owned companies — Ring and Hollywood studio MGM — are teaming to create a TV show in the mold of Read more →