Winter wind causes minor damage to Big Island observatories
Strong winds from a winter storm caused minor damage to at least two observatories on Hawaii’s tallest peak, officials said.
Ex-prosecutor, doctor released as siblings face opioid case
A Hawaii pain doctor and his former prosecutor sister were released on bond Wednesday while awaiting trial on charges they dealt opioids.
Southern Airways acquires Hawaii’s second-largest carrier
Southern Airways has acquired Mokulele Airlines, adding flights in Hawaii and California to the commuter airline’s portfolio.
Owner plans to convert Honolulu offices into apartments
The owner of a 25-story office building in downtown Honolulu plans to convert the tower into about 500 apartments with moderately priced rent.
Prosecutors want Hawaii doctor held without bail
Federal prosecutors are asking for no bail for a Hawaii pain doctor accused of dealing opioids with his sister, a key figure in a growing public corruption scandal.
Hawaii mountain gets share of ‘extreme winter conditions’
There’s snow in Hawaii, on the highest peak of the island of Maui.
Oahu shopping mall adopts Hawaiian language name
Buildings at a shopping mall on Oahu have been renamed in the Hawaiian language amid a growing trend of Hawaii businesses adopting Hawaiian names.
World’s oldest known wild bird hatches chick on Midway Atoll
Federal wildlife officials say the world’s oldest known wild bird has become a mother again at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.
Gabbard to be on ‘Finding Your Roots’
Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., hopes this season of his popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots” helps a divided U.S. see how all Americans have unique family links and how those family histories tell the story of the country.
Man convicted for assaulting former Honolulu sportscaster
A Hawaii jury has convicted a 59-year-old man on a lesser charge in the death of a former Honolulu sportscaster.