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February 13, 2024

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson slams reporter over framing of Maui relief efforts: 'False clickbait garbage'

Dwayne Johnson appear to receive backlash after a report surfaced suggesting the wrestler-turned-Hollywood star, failed to live up to his pledge to financially support Maui.

February 12, 2024

In Hawaii, 10-year-old girl died from abuse, starvation, pneumonia

A 10-year-old girl was found dead and emaciated at home in Hawaii last month. She died from prolonged abuse and neglect, pneumonia and starvation.

February 10, 2024

What is ranked choice voting, the contentious election method expanding across the nation?

Ranked choice voting has been popularized in the U.S. and continues to face backlash from some critics over its effectiveness and fairness. But what is it exactly?

February 9, 2024

Hawaii rattled as magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Mauna Loa

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the southern flank of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano on Friday, though there were no immediate reports of serious damage.

February 8, 2024

Hawaii court says 'spirit of Aloha' supersedes Constitution, Second Amendment

Hawaii's high court explicitly rejected previous U.S. Supreme Court rulings upholding Americans' rights to carry a firearm, instead citing the "spirit of Aloha."

February 7, 2024

Hawaii bill that could boot Trump from ballot narrowly advances

The Hawaii Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday narrowly approved Senate Bill 2392, which could prevent former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's ballot.

February 6, 2024

Lahaina fire after-action report: Maui police commit to obtaining special equipment, better communication

The Maui Police Department's preliminary after-action report looks at the island's response to the Lahaina wildfire to better prepare for future tragedies.

January 25, 2024

Riley Gaines, Bethany Hamilton team up to defend women's sports at children's story hour

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines and pro surfer Bethany Hamilton will share tales of fights to defend women's sports in a Brave Books story hour in Missouri on Feb. 2.

January 24, 2024

Hawaii Democrat introduces bill to ban Trump from ballot

The Hawaii legislature advanced a bill that aims to ban presidential candidates over 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, implicating former President Trump.

January 23, 2024

Kidnapping, intimidation, murder: Accusations against Honolulu man provide glimpse into Hawaii's underworld

Michael Miske Jr. is on trial in Honolulu under accusations of kidnapping, using toxic chemicals against rivals, and orchestrating murders. His seven associates have all taken guilty pleas.