Hawaii island woman to stand trial in seat belt strangulation of boyfriend

JOHN BURNETT / HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD Patricia Ann McConnell, left, appeared Wednesday for a preliminary hearing in Hilo District Court with her attorney, Deputy Public Defender Jared Auna. Three Hawaii Police Department officers and one civilian …

Off the news: White House sues Hawaii over climate

Thousands of miles and an ocean away from the White House, humble Hawaii and its climate consciousness have caught the attention of the Trump’s administration’s Justice Department. In unusual preemptive lawsuits Wednesday, the Justice Department sued …

Largest Hawaii SBA lenders

Editor's Note: This SBA Lenders List rank financial institutions on their 7(a) and 504 loans to companies in Hawaii. Information on the List was obtained from the Small Business Administration or Pacific Business News research. In case of ties, lenders …

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Nearly a century of culture and tradition strung into Hawaii's Lei Day celebrations

Honolulu's Kapi'olani Park was alive with culture and entertainment during today's Lei Day Celebration. HONOLULU (Island News) -- Just as a lei brings flowers together in a beautiful display, so did Thursday's celebration, bringing people …

Justice Department sues New York, Hawaii, Michigan and Vermont over state climate actions

DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions conflict with federal authority and President Donald Trump'senergy dominance agenda. The DOJ on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Hawaii …

Hawaii sues oil giants for climate change damages

Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against major oil companies like Chevron, Shell and Aloha Petroleum, accusing them of contributing to the state's climate change crisis. HONOLULU (Island News) -- The state is suing oil companies, including Chevron, Shell and …

May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii

HONOLULU (CN) — Beneath clear blue skies and gentle trade winds, thousands converged on Kapiolani Park in Waikiki on Thursday to celebrate the 97th annual Lei Day, a distinctly Hawaiian tradition that bridges generations. The lei — a handcrafted garland …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 02, 2025

Hilo Rest Of Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 61 to 69 near the shore to 48 to 55 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Friday: Partly sunny with scattered showers in the morning, then mostly sunny with …

Hawaii sues oil companies despite lawsuit by Trump administration

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Trump administration sued Hawaii late Wednesday in an attempt to block the state from filing lawsuits against oil companies for damages from climate change. But that didn’t stop Hawaii’s governor and attorney general from …