News Archive

Publisher’s Page: Milestones

Alyson Helwagen,

A big anniversary calls for a look back and a steady eye forward.

Testing, Testing, Can You Hear the New Emergency Attack Siren in Your Area?

Robbie Dingeman,

State agency says fewer complaints for first monthly test of 2018.

5 Important Laws That Go into Effect in 2018 That You Should Know About

Jayna Omaye,

A new year means a new set of laws. Here’s a roundup of some of the major city laws (and one state law) that will go into effect in the New Year.

Daniel K Inouye International Airport For Web

Good News for Honolulu Travelers: You Can Now Get Free Wi-Fi at the Airport

Robbie Dingeman,

The State is expanding wi-fi coverage at Daniel K. Inouye International airport, other airports.

John John Florence World Surf League 2017

John John Florence Backs into the 2017 World Surf Title, His Second in a Row

Don Wallace,

After taking care of business on his end in small Pipe, Florence gets a repeat world title in the semifinals thanks to France’s Jeremy Flores knocking out Gabriel Medina. But he loses the Pipe Masters to Flores in the finals.

Quote Unquote: Police Chief Ballard Talks Guns, Body Cams and Even Cop Shows

Robbie Dingeman,

Plus, find out what she’s changed already, what she thinks about body-worn cameras, role models and yoga.

Can Hawai‘i Cannabis Help End the Opioid Epidemic?

Don Wallace,

Now that medical marijuana is legal, a homegrown substitute beckons.

Pipe Masters John John Florence Gabriel Medina

Can John John Florence Clinch His Second World Title in a Row at the Pipe Masters?

Don Wallace,

Unlike last year, the North Shore native has three rivals nipping at his heels.

Hawaiian Airlines Launches Stylish New Uniforms and Island-Inspired Menu

Robbie Dingeman,

MW Restaurant’s Chef Wade Ueoka signs up to cook for main cabin.

Hawai‘i Begins Testing Nuclear Sirens for the First Time Since the Cold War

Robbie Dingeman,

The state’s emergency warning alert system will sound two warning tones today and on the first working day of every month in response to the North Korea missile threat.

Eddie Would Go, But Not in 2017

James Charisma,

The Eddie surf contest is a no-go for 2017 but the Aikau family looks ahead for a return in 2018.

John John Florence Discusses His Chances of Being World Surf Champion (Again!)

Don Wallace,

As the 2016 champ returns to his North Shore home to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, he’s taken a slim lead going into the Billabong Pipeline Masters.

Did Tulsi Gabbard’s National Ambitions Just Suffer a Political Hit?

Don Wallace,

A “New Yorker” magazine profile raises questions about a circumstantial relationship with controversial spiritual mentor Chris Butler—but also spurs charges of religious intolerance.