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Watch Alex Warren’s mother-in-law join him onstage
Alex Warren performs August 14, 2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) Most artists would probably welcome the opportunity to go on tour so they could get away from their mothers-in-law, but Alex Warren made his part of the...

OC Insider: Sports & Law
Commercial real estate execs and firms with strong ties to OC, past and present, are embroiled in a dispute with LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his agent over a luxe housing project planned on Hawaii’s Big Island. News broke last week over...

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner opens, Stufd dumplings in works, Shōgun Japanese Steakhouse closes and more Orlando foodie news
click to enlarge Photo courtesy Hoi Nguyen Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner is now soft-opened at 2217 E. Colonial Drive OPENINGS/CLOSINGS: A month after announcing he'll open Saikō Coffee inside Orlando Racket Sports, former Sorekara head of mixology,...

Where is marijuana legal?
Some states have legalized medicinal and decriminalized marijuana. DISA provides a list of these states, as well as more details and information regarding the legalization of marijuana from state to state. Minnesota: Fully legal North Dakota:...

Bice: Justice Bradley took $52K in junkets to Hawaii, Alaska, Florida
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley has reported nearly $52,000 in travel and other expenses paid for by various organizations since 2015. Bradley defends the trips as legitimate judicial education, while a spokesman for her potential...

Hawaii Council passes ban on feeding of feral animals on county property
HILO — The Hawaii County Council, by a vote of 6-2 with one absent, has approved the second and final reading of a measure that would ban the feeding of feral or stray animals such as cats and pigs on county property. Voting yes Wednesday on Bill...

Military, state leaders seek to train high-tech workforce
State and military leaders are hoping to start a “new industrial revolution” here in the islands with a focus on manufacturing and 3D printing tech. Honolulu Community College on Aug. 6 unveiled a new Advanced Manufacturing Program Facility. The...

Army chief vows to respect culture and environment, but 60-day military lease timeline is questioned
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll has a vision for soldiers in the Pacific, and part of it centers on renegotiating leases for Hawaii lands the service has trained on for decades that expire in 2029. Driscoll recently embarked on a tour of the...

In perpetual campaign mode: What do Guam politicians actually accomplish?
The elected officials in the government of Guam are always saying that the children are our future, health care and education are their priorities and that honesty in government is what they believe should be the hallmark of elected and appointed...

Letter: Ineffective government leaves resident in lurch
The local government has to change in Hawaii. It is stagnant and not serving the people of our state. Our state Legislature meets for a few months, spends a lot of our taxpayer money and ends up doing nothing to really help the people. City and...

This Former Police Chief Could Be The Next Honolulu Police Commissioner
Christopher Magnus talks with Civil Beat about his policing experience and how he would approach a position on the commission. The Honolulu City Council is considering whether to approve a veteran former police chief as the latest addition to the...

Students Are Missing Out On The Right To Hawaiian Immersion, Lawsuits Say
Two lawsuits filed against the Department of Education this summer allege the state has fallen short of its constitutional duty to provide families with access to Hawaiian language immersion schools. In February, Harley Miner showed up to Waiau...

Denby Fawcett: Seeking Love For The Endangered Hawaiian Land Snail
Some people say they’re icky and slimy. But these scientists think they’re beautiful. Hawaiian land snails are among the most endangered creatures in the animal kingdom. Described by their admirers as “the jewels of the forest,” thousands of...

Hawaiian conservationists win legal battle to protect marine sanctuary
Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument is an area spanning more than 1.2 million square kilometers of ocean. Photo: USFWS A court in Hawai'i has tossed a federal directive allowing commercial fishing in protected Pacific waters, in...

Former ICE detainees call on Philippine government to defend its overseas nationals
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Advocates with the Tanggol Migrante Network are hosting a virtual press conference today to counter what they see as pervasive fear within immigrant communities. Filipinos who were deported or forced to leave the U.S....

Ukrainian designer predicts Zelenskyy will wear military suit for high-stakes Trump meeting
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy participates in a bilateral White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance, discussing the mineral deal and potential peace talks with Russia. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...

Hawaii Kai Elite completes mission at Ripken World Series
Hawaii Kai Elite truly lived up to its name at the Cal Ripken 10-U World Series in Vincennes, Ind. Austin Cruz pitched a one-hitter with one walk and four strikeouts, and Zaedyn Moniz batted 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs and five RBIs as...

Honolulu All-Stars approaching must-win game in Little League World Series
The Honolulu Little League All-Stars are gearing up for a crucial match in the Little League World Series this weekend. The team faces a must-win game on Sunday after a recent loss to Fairfield, Connecticut, with a score of 5-1. They will compete...

Honolulu All-Stars approaching must-win game at Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (Island News) -- It's crunch time this weekend for a powerhouse local baseball team competing in the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania. Already losing once this week, the Honolulu All-Stars will play a must-win matchup...
Hawaiian Batch PM and the $27000 lunch while you battle cost of living crises his polices have exacerbated
Food Prices Soar Under National – Labour Data released today by Stats NZ shows food prices have shot up five percent, as the cost of living keeps getting worse under National. “Christopher Luxon promised to make the cost of living better, instead...