Honolulu approves 25.75% rate hike for Young Brothers shipping
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has approved a 25.75% rate increase for Young Brothers LLC, effective January 1, 2026, due to the company’s financial instability and the need to maintain essential shipping services. The increase is expected to bring in an additional $26.1 million...
Speed limits to drop in four areas on Hawaiʻi Belt Road
Four different areas on Hawaiʻi Belt Road are planned to reduce speed limit to improve safety on the roads.
Ancient planetary smash that created moon may have formed Hawaiʻi, too
Scientists continue to explore the deep story of how Earth and the moon formed. One idea has gained attention because it pushes us to imagine the planet in its earliest and wildest days.
Weekend Calm Precedes Expected Storms in Honolulu as Residents Advised to Prepare for Inclement...
Honolulu residents can expect a shift in their weather as the weekend's dry patch transitions into potential storms next week. According to a report from the National Weather Service (NWS) Honolulu, the forecast reveals lighter trade winds and low precipitation for the weekend, followed by "increasing chances for...
Honolulu Braces for a Weather Rollercoaster with Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Potential Flooding
Residents and visitors in Honolulu can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions in the early part of this week, with an uptick in potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms as Monday gives way to Thursday. According to the National Weather Service's Honolulu forecast, while there may be some light showers passing...
This Hawaiian Fishpond Is Nearly Restored. All That’s Missing Is Fresh Water
Following almost 25 years of restoration work, volunteers will make their final push next month to complete the last section of Heʻeia fishpond as part of reviving an 800-year-old aquaculture system that once fed the Windward community with hundreds of thousands of pounds of fish. While the 1.3-mile rock...
Advocates Fear ‘Surveillance Creep’ If HPD Starts Using AI To Write Reports
In Denver, AI drones read license plates from the sky. Dallas police use AI facial recognition software to help identify suspects in violent crimes. Police in Los Angeles and New York have used AI-powered algorithms to predict where crime might occur. Police departments across the country are turning to artificial...
Back in full swing: Ala Wai Golf Course Driving Range
“As the only City-operated golf course with a driving range and the only driving range in urban Honolulu, Ala Wai plays a vital role for both new and experienced golfers.”
Unsettled conditions possible late Monday through Wednesday
Unsettled weather with locally heavy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms is possible late Monday through Wednesday.
Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA spreads holiday cheer with Palolo Homes food drive
Kaimuki-Waialae YMCA, with support from Mechanics Bank and community donations, set up camp at Palolo Homes to distribute free holiday food boxes to residents. The YMCA distributed 160 food boxes, each containing 25 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables.
