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Hawaii real estate investor denies improper use of Ohtani’s likeness in lawsuit
HONOLULU — Lawyers for a Hawaii real estate investor and broker who sued Shohei Ohtani and his agent denied any improper use of the star's likeness for a development project and alleged the agent was trying to deflect blame for cost overruns at...

Hawaiian Airlines' Top 10 Routes Have Up To 22 Daily Flights
Hawaiian Airlines is the 12th-largest US operator by flights in October. Due to its fleet of Airbus A321neos, A330-200s, Boeing 717s, and 787-9s, it ranks tenth for seats for sale. Due to its widebodies and long-haul flights, it is ninth for...

Hawaii real estate investor denies improper use of Shohei Ohtani's likeness in lawsuit
HONOLULU (AP) — Lawyers for a Hawaii real estate investor and broker who sued Shohei Ohtani and his agent denied any improper use of the star's likeness for a development project and alleged the agent was trying to deflect blame for cost overruns...

Hawaiian, Pacific Islander cultures celebrated at Hale Center series
“If can, can, if no can, no can.” This common Hawaiian phrase is Hawaiian dancer Moriah Kolomalu’s favorite tradition in her Pacific Islander culture; it emphasizes the laid-back understanding of one’s limits. “Aloha is love,” Kolomalu added....

Hawaii real estate investor denies improper use of Shohei Ohtani’s likeness in lawsuit
By Canadian Press on October 1, 2025. HONOLULU (AP) — Lawyers for a Hawaii real estate investor and broker who sued Shohei Ohtani and his agent denied any improper use of the star’s likeness for a development project and alleged the agent was...

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Mysteries of Hawaii voted the Best Ghost Tour in the Nation by USA Today
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Mysteries of Hawaii has been voted the Best Ghost Tour in the Nation by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, for the third consecutive year. The annual awards begin with nominations curated by a panel of...

Alan Akaka’s Hawaiian music school teaches skills and history
Photos by George F. Lee / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Multi-instrumentalist Alan Akaka went from performing with top names in Hawaiian music to teaching future musicians, above, at his Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i School of Hawaiian Music. When Alan Akaka was...

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 2–8, 2025
Photo: Courtesy of AIA Honolulu AIA Honolulu Firm Crawl Friday, Oct. 3, 5 to 8 p.m. Instead of bar hopping this First Friday, switch up your routine with an architecture firm open house. You’re invited to visit up to 12 firms in the central...

Yonpachi Is a New Star Among Honolulu’s Udon Shops
Kitsune udon. Photo: Gregg Hoshida Udon has always taken a back seat to other Japanese noodles. It’s especially overshadowed by ramen, its trendy and flashy sibling, which shows up to the party with lots of bling: 12-hour-simmered tonkotsu broth,...

Congressman Ed Case discusses Hawaii's shutdown challenges

State executive branches encouraged to promote jobs with Operation Hire Hawaii Initiative
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Governor Josh Green hopes federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown will look for opportunities with the state through the Operation Hire Hawaii Initiative. The program was launched under an executive...

Trump freezes $26B in funding for Democratic-run states, including Hawaii
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration today froze $26 billion for Democratic-leaning states, following through on a threat to use the government shutdown to target Democratic priorities. The targeted programs included $18 billion...

Hawaii Family Court must release records in Isabella Kalua child abuse death
The Hawaiʻi Family Court that placed Isabella Kalua with foster parents now accused of killing her must release records detailing the process that led to one of the state’s most notorious child abuse deaths, the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruled...

Morning Beat: New 4-part series on foster kid abuse in Hawaii
Kilauea's lava soared as high as a skyscraper during a 6-hour eruption. Here's what to know
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been shooting lava from its summit crater at semiregular intervals since late last year, delighting residents, visitors and online viewers alike with a fire hose of molten rock. On Wednesday, the...

Kilauea is erupting again on Hawaii's Big Island. What to know about its lava displays
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been shooting lava from its summit crater about once a week since late last year, delighting residents, visitors and online viewers alike with a firehose of molten rock. On Wednesday, the volcano had...

HFD family day at Honolulu Zoo focuses on battery safety


Hawaii County, AG agree on release of records from police internal probe
1/3 Swipe or click to see more Hawaii County Deputy Corporation Counsel Cody Frenz 2/3 Swipe or click to see more Hilo Circuit Judge Peter Kubota 3/3 Swipe or click to see more Hawaii Deputy Attorney General Ben Rose The Hawaii Police Department...