A 67-year-old man from the southwest Japan city of Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, has been indicted without arrest for insulting a woman on a plane by saying, "Your face looks like the coronavirus."
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/whatever from (mainichi.jp)
Should Punchy Be Canceled? While we’re looking hard at ethnic cartoon characters, the Hawaiian Punch guy with the jacked-up hat isn’t even in the top 100 of hurtful cultural depictions here.
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (civilbeat.org)
Aloha and welcome to Hawai'i! Well, not really...
4 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (self.Hawaii)
Australia bans Nazi salute and public display of terror group symbols
3 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/WorldNews from (reuters.com)
Green says improved response in Lahaina could have saved lives as key questions remain unanswered
7 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
The state is getting set to auction off a 112-foot-long fishing boat next week if the owner does not claim it, and pay off $1,000 in fees. The SOS Minnow — a twin-engine boat — is illegally moored at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, which only accommodates vessels up to 85 feet long.
4 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (staradvertiser.com)
Mark Zuckerberg is pictured with lashings of sunscreen plastered on his face as he rides the waves on his $12,000 electric surfboard in Hawaii after locals accused him of colonizing Kauai.
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (dailymail.co.uk)
For 3 decades, the Big Island’s ‘Turtle Man’ has been helping save endangered honu
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
All 21 members of Carbon Nation have boarded a plane and are headed back to the mainland after violating Gov. David Ige’s quarantine order for the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawai‘i County Prosecutor Mitch Roth confirmed Tuesday evening.
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (bigislandnow.com)
The owner of a sailboat that ran aground Sunday afternoon has hired a salvage company to remove the 38-foot area from the rocky shoreline fronting the Kona Inn Restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (westhawaiitoday.com)
Aloha and welcome to the Big Island of Hawai'i! Well, not really...
4 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (self.BigIsland)
Outraged lawmakers demanded more answers from the governor Thursday about why exploding costs of the Maui wildfire response caught his administration by surprise.
2 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Hoku Kea Observatory on the summit of Maunakea will begin decommissioning in March.
2 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (khon2.com)
Neal Milner: Those Who Choose To Leave Hawaii Don't Have The Luxury Of Waiting For Policy Fixes
2 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (civilbeat.org)
21 kayakers rescued by Ocean Safety off Makapuu
3 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (khon2.com)
HPD chief decries ‘Monday morning quarterbacking’ on pursuit, but pledges full review
3 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
New law goes into effect across Hawaii Jan. 1, 2024, that will require people who want to get handgun permit to first complete safety training course taught by verified instructor. The problem is HPD has not certified any instructors yet, therefore it will be impossible to get a permit.
4 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (kitv.com)
VOLCANO WATCH: December Earthquake Activity Examined
4 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandvideonews.com)
Kīlauea Volcano Update for Tuesday, December 19
Activity seems to have leveled off as episodes of unrest in Kīlauea’s south summit region continue
6 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandnow.com)
Car accident involving wild pig highlights the danger feral swine pose on roadways
6 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (khon2.com)
Hawai’i Police Department detectives have charged 31-year-old Big Island police officer Mark Kealoha Kaili Jr. of Hawaiian Paradise Park with first-degree burglary and third-degree assault stemming from an incident reported Aug. 15 in Ka‘ū.
8 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandnow.com)
State Told Maui Emergency Office It Should Consider Sounding Sirens Before Fire Spread: Maui's former top emergency personnel nonetheless insisted the sirens weren't a viable response.
8 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (civilbeat.org)
Maui’s Food Waste Is Causing A Big Problem. Now, Some Residents Are Tackling It Themselves: Food accounts for roughly 19% of all the trash thrown out in the county, which lacks a municipal composting facility.
9 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (civilbeat.org)
City: Explosive device suspected in major vandalism at city park bathroom
10 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
The City Just Destroyed This Historic Chinatown Sidewalk: Dozens of granite pavers from 19th century Hawaii are now in a Nanakuli landfill.
10 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (civilbeat.org)
After a three-month pause, Kilauea volcano started erupting again at Halemaumau Crater early Wednesday, sending up lava fountains at the summit as high as 200 feet.
10 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
On Hawaii Island, a desperate request to house traveling nurses key to patient care
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
State adds more ‘No Right Turn On Red’ signs at major intersections
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (khon2.com)
VOLCANO WATCH: Earthquakes – Beyond The Counts
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandvideonews.com)
Big Island Deputy Prosecutor Granted Court Protection From Neighbors
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (civilbeat.org)
By working together, pandemic-battered farmers hope to grow state’s agricultural footprint
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
Kilauea Eruption Activity Increases After Brief Decrease: As of this morning, lava is erupting at a higher rate compared to the diminished activity reported yesterday.
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandvideonews.com)
These West Oahu Residents Are On A Mission To Clean Up The Island’s Beach Parks: Community members are channeling their frustration with graffiti and vandalism into a kakou kuleana – shared responsibility – to take care of public spaces.
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (civilbeat.org)
Suspect in Hilo Shooting Had History of Assault and Abuse, Used ‘Ghost Gun’ to Fire 30 Rounds at Police
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandnow.com)
Rain percolates in Kona coffee belt, not so much elsewhere
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (westhawaiitoday.com)
A continued surge in home buying on Oahu last month helped drive the median sale price in the market closer to $1 million. Previously owned single-family houses on the island sold for $978,000 in May.
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (staradvertiser.com)
Chad Blair: Tulsi Gabbard Has Been Making Headlines Again And Fox News Is Listening. The former Hawaii congresswoman has faded from public view in the islands. But she's making waves again nationally.
Police Commission nominee denies racism exists in Hawaii
VIDEO: Kilauea Volcano Eruption Reaches 4 Months. The four-month eruption of Kilauea volcano on Hawaii island is ongoing, and scientists recently shared new video taken during a survey of the active summit region.
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandvideonews.com)
Everything You Need To Know About Plumeria in Hawaiʻi
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (hawaiimagazine.com)
BREAKING Kaupakalua Dam Overflows: Evacuations Ordered, Half Dozen Homes Heavily Damaged or Destroyed
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (mauinow.com)
The Maui County Council announced on Tuesday, Feb. 9, it is urging the Hawaii State Legislature to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis for responsible adult-use due to the economic and social benefits that the process would bring.
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (khon2.com)
VOLCANO WATCH: Charcoal Key To Understanding Volcanic Terranes
A woman who said she was snorkeling in 10 feet of water off Puakō Beach Drive was taken to the hospital after an apparent shark bite.
He Vanished On Kauai 2 Years Ago. Will His Family Ever Find Out What Happened? It’s not easy to track down a missing person who doesn’t want to be found. Alex Gumm is still unaccounted for 928 days after he disappeared on Kauai.
Why An Artist From New York Chose To Die In A Maui Forest: In 2009, Deborah Anne McNeely died alone in a solar-powered hut she erected deep in the Maui jungle. Five years passed before her remains were discovered.
Isi Holani, who helped Hilo High start football dynasty, remembered for ‘inner strength’
Beaches, Parks, Trails Closed? Honolulu Mayor’s COVID-19 Rules Defy Science, Experts Say: Epidemiologists say keeping beaches, parks and hiking trails shut down without justification could backfire, driving people indoors and increasing distrust in government at a critical time.
Ginger adds fragrance and color to Hawaiian gardens
Public swimming pools, campsites and bars will be the next to reopen and some organized sports can resume under a new emergency rule issued Thursday by Mayor Harry Kim.
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
The head of Damien Memorial School was relieved of his duties on Thursday, hours after it was reported that he had dismissed as many as 20 of the school’s faculty and staff members.
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
How to Holoholo to the Neighbor Islands Now: Here’s what to expect if you’re traveling interisland now that the mandatory 14-day quarantine has been lifted.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota will soon be a married man. The former Saint Louis, Oregon and Tennessee Titans quarterback proposed to his college sweetheart Kiyomi Cook this past weekend in Eugene, Ore., in an elaborate proposal in front of friends and family.
4 We Tried: We Search for the Best Ways to Learn Hawaiian Online for Free
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (honolulumagazine.com)
Postponements and cancellations have ravaged the Big Island’s wedding industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Surprising History Of Hawaiians In The Civil War: More than 100 Native Hawaiians fought in America’s bloodiest war. Finding out what happened to them is a near-impossible task.
Tracing California’s ‘Lost Tribe’ Of Hawaiians: A group of Native Hawaiians traveled to California 181 years ago. Their descendants are still connected to the islands in surprising ways.
On Friday, April 10, with generous financial donations from our business community, the Support Molokai Initiative was able to purchase produce from Valley Isle Produce and have it flown on Mokulele Airlines and Kamaka Air to Molokai.
4 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (themolokaidispatch.com)
Timing is everything: Mejia makes most of her MMA opportunity before shutdown. Laura Mejia is on lockdown like the rest of us, suspended but not expelled. The mixed martial artist figures to have an extra bounce in her step and a blueprint to follow once sports resumes.
4 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
Irene Hirano Inouye, the widow of U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, died Tuesday after an extended illness, according to the U.S.-Japan Council.
Woman cited for feeding nene at Hilo park where gosling died
5 hours ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (staradvertiser.com)
A month after embattled KPD Chief Todd Raybuck lost his loaded service weapon, the two officers who found it are formally accusing him of retaliation.
5 hours ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They're among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak
4 days ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (kitv.com)
VOLCANO WATCH: New Online Eruption Map Introduced
4 days ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandvideonews.com)
Fence erected to protect bird thought to have disappeared from Mauna Kea in 1950s
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
‘Appalling’: Uber Eats condemns violence after delivery driver allegedly attacks 2 kupuna
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (hawaiinewsnow.com)
Watch: Prince Kuhio's 'Remarkable Impact' — How His Legacy Shaped Hawaii Today
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (civilbeat.org)
Coral Spawning Prompts Upcoming Beach Closure In Kona
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (civilbeat.org)
HECO urges electricity conservation as Big Island faces power shortage ahead of Merrie Monarch Festival
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (kitv.com)
Big Island man arrested for 'heinous' abuse of 2-year-old girl
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 murder of respected youth gang counselor
The Honolulu Police Department opened up an assault case following an incident with a delivery man that left an elderly woman hospitalized.
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (kitv.com)
Mayor Roth describes Hawai‘i County as strong, ambitious, sustainable in annual address
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandnow.com)
Video circulating on social media of man beating dog led to arrest of Pāhoa man. Hawai‘i Island police initiated cruelty to animals investigation after receiving numerous tips about video, where the animal was kicked repeatedly and identified suspect as Bronson Valencia-Yasue, 30.
Maui County Wants To Take Private Land For Fire Debris Dump Site, But Owner Wants To Build The Landfill
How Far Is Too Far? Parents Push The Limits Of Harassment In Hawaii Schools
The man charged in the gruesome Hawaii Loa Ridge killing in 2022 changed his plea in court on Monday, admitting to the crime in exchange as part of a deal with prosecutors.
What to expect in the Kaneshiro, Mitsunaga trial
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (khon2.com)
The man accused of hijacking a car and then causing a multi-car crash in the Ala Moana area remains behind bars Monday afternoon.
Acid attack suspects plead not guilty in ‘murder for hire’ case
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (staradvertiser.com)
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: Temporary closure of Tree Molds to vehicles begins Thursday
New Webcam Installed To Monitor Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (bigislandvideonews.com)
HPD investigating bizarre break-in after man finds naked intruder in bed in Waikiki
The Miske Trial: Muscle And Money. Importing and selling illegal fireworks in Hawaii made millions of dollars for Mike Miske, a witness testified last week.
Losing North Kohala’s Irrigation System Was ‘Catastrophic.’ Will It Ever Be Fixed?
A very special guest was welcomed to the island of Oahu on Feb. 6. NOAA Fisheries reported that Makana, the first Oahu monk seal pup of 2024, was born on the north shore.
Maui Mayor: 'The State Of Our County Is Heartbroken' But Recovery Will Happen
Hawaii Island Police arrest a Hilo man for terroristic threatening and violation of a court order, after a long 9-hour standoff.
Making the Sanctity of Mauna Kea a Priority
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from (kawaiola.news)
May Their Songs Fill our Forests Forever
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (kawaiola.news)
In historic milestone, heirs of DHHL waitlist claimants begin receiving $97M in settlements
The Honolulu Medical Examiner has released grim details surrounding the Manoa murder-suicide incident that shook the Manoa community to its core.
Residents living in the Halai Terrace Apartments in Hilo are scrambling after they were notified that rents are jumping to more than $1,800 a month for their two-bedroom units.
Hawaii residents upset over bill that would increase the penalty for cockfighting
Minor Increase In Activity Observed At Kilauea Volcano
Halawa prison hosts first resource fair to prepare inmates for transition back to society
The Sunshine Blog: Will This Really Be The Year To Legalize Pot In Hawaii?
Misnomer: Stop Naming Places After People
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from (honolulumagazine.com)
Maui County May Use Eminent Domain To Acquire Land For Final Dump Site Of Lahaina Fire Debris