Landon McNamara says Eddie’s presence guided him in winning surf title
Landon McNamara is a musician and a model. After Sunday, he’s also the reigning champion of the world’s most prestigious big wave surf event. Read more
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Affordable rental units open in Kapolei
Parkway Village at Kapolei, a major affordable rental housing initiative under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, celebrated its grand opening Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in addressing Oahu’s housing crisis. Read more
Windward side’s first off-leash dog park opens
Dogs on the Windward side of Oahu now have an off-leash park of their own. Read more
‘The Eddie’ surf competition stokes North Shore’s economy
The North Shore economy is projected to ride high during its winter wave season, which kicked off Sunday with the 2024 Eddie Aikau Invitational Big Wave Contest at Waimea — a massive event that Honolulu police estimated drew about 50,000 attendees. Read more
Hawaii County Council urges changes to midwives law
Some midwives have been trying to get the licensure requirements repealed, with many concerned the law regulates traditional Native Hawaiian practices out of existence. Read more
Curtis Murayama: Poly HOF inductee Nicholson had larger-than-life career
He scored 60 points in a high school basketball game, was an ILH player of the year in both football and basketball, went to a powerhouse college football program, started six years with the Kansas City Chiefs, missed out on winning a Super Bowl ring by choosing to go to law school instead, became a lawyer, went into private practice and was the chairman of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board before retiring. Read more
Hawaii heads to semis with 78-61 victory over Charlotte
A little inner strength and a lot of Gytis Nemeiksa and Marcus Greene added up to the Hawaii basketball team’s 78-61 victory over Charlotte in Sunday’s opening round of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. Read more
Hilo’s tsunami museum closes due to financial woes; staff laid off
A notice taped to the museum door says the museum is temporarily closed “due to funding challenges” and includes a QR code that visitors can scan to donate funds. Read more
Hawaii residents getting COVID vaccines are now the minority
The days when people lined up for the COVID-19 vaccine are now a distant memory. Read more
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State’s jobless rate holds for sixth straight month
Hawaii’s unemployment rate hasn’t budged in half a year. Read more
Landon McNamara crowned winner of ‘The Eddie’ surf contest
Today marked the 11th time the contest has been held since the Eddie began in 1984 due to its condition requirement of 40-foot wave faces at its venue, Waimea Bay Beach Park. Read more
EPA says military violated Red Hill consent decree, issues fine
The EPA said it was “disappointed” by the Navy’s decision not to participate in the meeting and had assessed a $5,000 fine for not attending. Read more
Iam Tongi’s holiday list includes family, fireworks and shows
Tongi will be on stage Dec. 31 closing his Blue Note engagement with a New Year’s Eve countdown show. Read more
Good Neighbor Fund: Tori Richard employees embrace holiday spirit
About 150 employees participate in the program, personally purchasing gifts from wish lists provided by Helping Hands Hawai‘i. Read more
Analysis: Trump’s spy pick Gabbard faces tricky climb for Senate backing
Many of Trump’s allies have pointed to Gabbard as a pick who will bring what they see as much-needed reform to the role of intelligence director. Read more
Hawaii Ethics Commission plans penalty system akin to traffic fines
The commission ensures compliance with state ethics and lobbying laws. Read more
David Shapiro: Even promiscuous faith can help center the soul
So many religions are founded on some version of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Read more
Ryan Rapp, Rainbows eager, ready for Diamond Head Classic
The Rainbow Warriors (6-3) host the eight-team tournament that opens today in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Kokua Line: Why is rebuilding Kalapawai Roundabout so slow?
Why is it taking so long to rebuild the Kalapawai Roundabout? Read more
‘The Eddie’ to draw thousands, plus traffic
City officials said Sunday is not the day for people uninterested in “The Eddie” to drive to the North Shore. Read more
Taam, Labuanan primed to challenge for wrestling grand slams
Only six boys have earned four state championships since the HHSAA started sanctioning the sport in 1966. Read more
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