Anyone that sells an illegal firework that injures or kills someone — even if the seller wasn’t around or lit it — could be ...

This lively destination offers a mix of natural beauty, history, and culture, making it a favorite spot for travelers. With scenic coastlines, iconic landmarks like Diamond Head, and historic sites ...

As he reaches Hawaiʻi's age limit to serve, Mark Recktenwald calls for more transparency “so the public can see what we are doing.” ...

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. So at the last conference, the ...

The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu officially launched the 2025 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour for tourists in the United States.

Homelessness continues to be a top priority here in Honolulu, and the City and County is looking for someone to lead their efforts in the role of homeless coordinator.

Over five years ago, I published a set of novel arguments on the rapidly approaching renegotiations of the Compacts of Free ...

To prevent tragedies like the New Year’s Aliamanu fireworks explosion that killed four people and injured dozens, city and ...

KEVIN KNODELL / KKNODELL @STARADVERTISER.COM Allen Hoe showed soldiers a tattered old flag Wednesday that he and fellow ...

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM An amnesty event held at Aloha Stadium on Jan. 11 brought in a variety of fireworks. At top, illegal aerial fireworks lit up the sky in Honolulu on Jan. 1. 1 ...

SEATTLE >> Four Democratic-led states will urge a federal judge in Seattle today to block U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing the Republican’s executive order curtailing the ...

The Coast Guard has called off its search for a missing teenage couple, Samantha Chun and Joey Fujioka, believed to have gone swimming one night last week off of Oahu's North Shore in Hawaii ...