Hawaii coral reef project featured in global documentary, premiere party in Ko'Olina

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Two Hawaii firefighters and a scientist are behind a Hawaii initiative to build coral reefs, and they are featured in a new documentary.  Kuleana Coral Restoration gives broken, damaged coral a second chance at life …

Rob Maher on What it was Like Being Robbed in Hawaii

Rob Maher recently went to Hawaii as a part of his comedy tour along with famed actor and comedian, David Koechner, and boy did things go sideways real quick. After taking a girl he hit it off with at a bar back to his hotel room, the only thing he could …

Hawaii to tighten firearm laws

Gov. Josh Green has signed into law two bills regulating guns in the islands and is considering two others as the state Legislature this year moved to strengthen Hawaii’s already strict firearm laws. The two bills signed last week by Green address so- …

Hawaii water commission nominee garners flood of support

COURTESY PHOTO Hannah Kihalani Springer A Hawaii legislative committee has made quick work recommending confirmation of a special state water commissioner after more than a year of controversy. The Senate Committee on Water and Land voted 5-0 Friday for …

Letter: Canada could be land of opportunity for Hawaii

As a Canadian, I read with interest the letter to the editor suggesting Hawaii secede and become Canada’s 11th province (“Hawaii can secede, become Canadian,” Star-Advertiser, March 30). While Canada is not perfect, the benefits to Hawaii joining our …

Hawaii County hosts lifeguard courses in Kapaau

KAPAAU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Summer is just around the corner, and Hawaii County is looking for people who can help protect those headed into the water. The County of Hawaii Department of Parks & Recreation is offering a lifeguard certification …

X-Factor star from Basildon wows judges with American Idol performance in Hawaii

Che Chesterman, from Langdon Hills, has already seen remarkable success on the US talent show, where he is competing against dozens of other talented singers with the goal of securing a prestigious record label deal. On Sunday night, Chesterman took to the …

Hawaii police investigate fatal Ocean View car fire

Hawaii Island police are investigating a fatal car fire that left one person dead Sunday afternoon. Officials said that about 3:26 p.m. police and fire personnel responded to a vehicle on fire in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. When they arrived, they found a …

Oceanfront Kahala estate listed for $45M a month after Hawaii record shattered

Search continues for missing Hawaii Island fisherman

A massive search spanning hundreds of miles of ocean continues for missing fisherman Earl Kekuanaoa Hind. "Out of all the people I know he's probably the guy that strives more better on the ocean than on land," said his brother Manu Hind. …