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."
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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
Australia bans Nazi salute and public display of terror group symbols
3 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/WorldNews from reuters.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
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
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
More than 1,000 humpbacks sighted over the weekend during volunteer whale count
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from hawaiinewsnow.com
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.
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandvideonews.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 Hawai'i! Well, not really...
4 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from self.Hawaii
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 murder of respected youth gang counselor
1 month 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.
3 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from kitv.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
City: Explosive device suspected in major vandalism at city park bathroom
10 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from hawaiinewsnow.com
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Goes Cashless On May 26: Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the park will no longer accept cash for entrance fees or passes; only credit / debit cards and digital site passes.
12 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandvideonews.com
Red Hill Investigations: The Navy Failed To Prevent And Respond To Fuel Contamination. The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet said Oahu residents were right to believe Red Hill was unsafe.
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from civilbeat.org
Everything You Need To Know About Plumeria in Hawaiʻi
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from hawaiimagazine.com
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
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.
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
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 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.
Fence erected to protect bird thought to have disappeared from Mauna Kea in 1950s
25 days ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from hawaiinewsnow.com
Maui County May Use Eminent Domain To Acquire Land For Final Dump Site Of Lahaina Fire Debris
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from civilbeat.org
Outraged lawmakers demanded more answers from the governor Thursday about why exploding costs of the Maui wildfire response caught his administration by surprise.
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
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is welcoming back its koholā (humpback whales) and volunteers for the 2024 Sanctuary Ocean Count scheduled for Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 30.
3 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandnow.com
State report advises against taking over Sunset Memorial Cemetery
Kīlauea Volcano Update for Tuesday, December 19
4 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandvideonews.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
A State Official Refused To Release Water For West Maui Fires Until It Was Too Late: The fight over water is nothing new on Maui. But the impact on the county's ability to battle fires is coming clear.
What’s Up With These Skyrocketing Electric Bills?
Big Island Deputy Prosecutor Granted Court Protection From Neighbors
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from civilbeat.org
Hawaiʻi Lava Tube Microbes Offer Insights Into Ancient Life: The University of Hawaiʻi says the bacteria found in Hawai‘i volcanic environments may offer insights into ancient life on Earth, and possibly Mars.
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandvideonews.com
New Photos Show Lava Lake Activity At Kīlauea After 9 Months
4 survivors in Big Island helicopter crash discharged from hospital, 2 remain in serious condition
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from kitv.com
Kauai Residents Unload About Overtourism At DOT Meeting: State transportation officials had a hard time winning over the north shore residents despite proposals for eight projects.
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
VIDEO: Kilauea Eruption Day Four, Rising Lava Lake Update
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandvideonews.com
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.
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.
If you get an unsolicited package in the mail containing seed packets, do not open it, do not plant them or throw them away, the Hawaii and U.S. Departments of Agriculture said.
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from staradvertiser.com
No stamps needed: County battles rumors as ballots arrive at mailboxes
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
VIDEO: As Missing Children Concerns Rise, Hawaii Residents Activate
A study investigating the possible benefits of opening a gap in the Hilo Bay breakwater will likely not happen until at least October.
Locals take back tourist-free Waikiki during pandemic
3 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from hawaiinewsnow.com
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.
Hawai'i Magazine's 2020 Photo Contest Winners
4 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from hawaiimagazine.com
Amid a flurry of violent robberies, Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Monday acknowledged that Oahu is seeing a “crime wave" that needs immediate attention.
4 years 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
HPD investigating bizarre break-in after man finds naked intruder in bed in Waikiki
Hawaii Island Police arrest a Hilo man for terroristic threatening and violation of a court order, after a long 9-hour standoff.
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from kitv.com
Hawaii residents upset over bill that would increase the penalty for cockfighting
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from kitv.com
Minor Increase In Activity Observed At Kilauea Volcano
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandvideonews.com
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
The Popular Nākālele Heart Rock on Maui is Gone: Maui’s famous heart-shaped rock has succumbed to the natural erosion that created it in the first place.
1 month ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from hawaiimagazine.com
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Hoku Kea Observatory on the summit of Maunakea will begin decommissioning in March.
1 month 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
County works to trap wild dog that killed Puna farmer's chickens
3 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from kitv.com
Big Island Police Seize Drugs After A Fatal Overdose At The Hilo Jail: Two inmates were found unresponsive in their cell, and one of them died in an apparent fentanyl overdose.
3 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from civilbeat.org
Mauna Loa stable despite small-magnitude earthquakes
Unauthorized Demolition Occurs At Historic Marconi Telegraph Site On North Shore: Civil Beat drone footage captured video of excavators discarding parts of the interior of the original 1914 power station, once the world's largest wireless communications center.
3 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from civilbeat.org
Baby tossed in trash bin, abandoned is rushed to hospital in serious condition
4 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from hawaiinewsnow.com
VOLCANO WATCH: December Earthquake Activity Examined
Coral Reef Restoration Project Launched On Hawaiʻi Island
5 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandvideonews.com
Brutal sword attack in Waikiki leads to lawsuit against convenience store chain
5 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from hawaiinewsnow.com
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
Police: woman struck by arrow at Hāpuna Beach Park on Big Island
7 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandnow.com
Kīlauea Volcano showing signs of unrest with the increase of earthquakes over the past week
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Some would say spam is a staple food in Hawaii, so much so that Hawaii celebrates the love of spam for two weeks! However, if someone cannot make it to the festival, a chef participating in the SPAM JAM festival has a couple recipes to bring the celebration home.
12 months ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from khon2.com
After heavy rain ponded parts of Oahu's H-1 Freeway on Sunday, Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Director Ed Sniffen promised Monday to roll out procedural and structural changes to prevent future flooding.
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from kitv.com
A Transportation Security Administration machine going down for the second time in less than a month at the Hilo Airport has residents and lawmakers calling for a look at the existing system.
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from khon2.com
Judge: 'Seeing Is Believing' When It Comes To 'Atrocious' Conditions At The Hilo Jail
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
Meet the 6 Women Who Made History Competing in The Eddie 2023
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from honolulumagazine.com
Police Body Cam Video Shows Pahala Dog Shooting
Flood watch in effect for Big Island; winter storm warning issued for Maunakea, Mauna Loa summits
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/BigIsland from bigislandnow.com
State adds more ‘No Right Turn On Red’ signs at major intersections
1 year ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from khon2.com
Talk Story With Kumu Hula Etua Lopes And Haumana Lacey Deniz: Hula is all about relationships, and an upcoming event hosted by a Big Island nonprofit will highlight the special bond between a kumu and his haumana.
Hawaii has over 850K registered voters... but barely 35% of them actually voted
Cancer-Causing Fuel Components Detected In A BWS Monitoring Well In Honolulu: The water utility said it detected petroleum contamination beyond the military’s Red Hill property.
Short-lived Earthquake Swarm Detected Under Mauna Loa
VOLCANO WATCH: What Is A Volcano?
The state Department of Health says it will reject the Navy’s plan to defuel the Red Hill underground fuel storage tanks, citing a lack of details.
‘Last fishing village in Hawaii’ keeps its title as new rules are adopted
Kilauea Eruption Update: Short-lived Increase In Lava Effusion
A Honolulu police officer charged with murder and two officers charged with attempted murder in connection with the April 5 deadly shooting of a 16-year-old boy arrived at Honolulu District Court to made their initial appearances this morning.
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from staradvertiser.com
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
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Reopens Some Kilauea Summit Areas: The National Park Service has opened Uēkahuna bluff and more trails, as well as the public restrooms near the former Jaggar Museum site.
Pidgin History 102: How Hawai‘i’s Unique Language Got Its Start
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from honolulumagazine.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.
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.
Prostitution raids have stopped in Honolulu since new city Prosecutor Steve Alm took over this year. In a statement, he said the raids didn’t “meaningfully address the root cause of the problem: Human trafficking” and so plans to re-focus his efforts.
2 years ago by madazzahatter808 to /s/Hawaii from hawaiinewsnow.com
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