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5/18/2026 9:03:03 PM

Stricter Hawai‘i E-Bike Laws Aim To Crack Down On Rising Speed and Safety Violations

Hawaii Crafts New Blueprint for Tighter E-Bike RegulationsLawmakers in Hawaii are pushing forward with updated legislation aimed at tightening the rules surrounding electric bicycles. The move signals...

5/18/2026 7:15:33 PM

Hawaiʻi Residents Buried in Medical Debt Could Soon Get a Fresh Start

Hawaii Residents With Unpaid Medical Bills May Qualify for New Relief Program in Coming MonthsResidents across the Hawaiian Islands burdened by outstanding medical debt could see significant financial...

4/21/2026 7:02:45 PM

Hawaii Seeks Key Military Alliance to Fix Critical Transport Links

State Seeks Military Collaboration on Key Transportation CorridorState transportation leaders are actively pursuing a formal partnership with the U.S. military to address critical infrastructure needs...

4/14/2026 3:17:10 PM

Hawaii Lawmakers Champion New Dyslexia Support in Schools

Hawaii Lawmakers Take Action on Dyslexia Screening in SchoolsA significant push to mandate dyslexia screening for all public school students in Hawaii is gaining momentum at the state legislature. Pro...

4/8/2026 7:04:16 PM

Child welfare advocates fight for legal protections to keep helping kids

Is the 'Right to Sue' Choking Hawaii's Community Spirit?In Hawaii, a legal provision designed to empower the public is sparking a fierce debate. A state law allows virtually anyone to sue a charitable...

1/27/2026 4:09:58 AM

Hawaii Aims to Cut Your Costs and House the Vulnerable

Hawaii's Governor Outlines Agenda Focused on Tax Relief and HousingIn a recent address, the state's chief executive vowed to build upon a series of tax cuts enacted last year while tackling persistent...

1/22/2026 6:04:31 AM

Hawaii’s Legislature Opens Amidst Serious Crises and Public Pressure

Hawai‘i Legislature Reconvenes Amid Budget Crisis and Public Trust ConcernsState lawmakers in Honolulu have gaveled in a new legislative session, but the atmosphere at the Capitol is overshadowed by s...

10/26/2025 9:05:55 PM

Lawmakers Skipping Out: Inside Hawaii's Voting Absence Crisis

Chronic Absenteeism: A Deep Dive into Hawaii's Legislative Attendance CrisisAt the state capitol, a concerning trend of absenteeism among lawmakers is raising questions about governance and representa...

5/18/2026 7:15:58 PM

Requiring judges to weigh past trauma of young offenders is the aim of the new law passed.

New Law Mandates Judges Weigh Childhood Trauma When Sentencing Youth Offenders A groundbreaking piece of legislation has taken effect, fundamentally altering how the justice system processes young in...

5/15/2026 7:21:09 PM

Amid Budget Uncertainty, Agriculture Bills Defy Skeptics With Unexpected Wins

Surprising Resilience: Agricultural Funding Defies Grim Predictions in Key BillsAgainst a backdrop of widespread fiscal anxiety and calls for severe budget slashing, the latest cycle of legislation co...

4/15/2026 9:05:20 AM

Hawaii Aims To Shield Residents From Strict New Immigration Rules

Hawai‘i Lawmakers Advance Bill to Limit Local Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities In a move highlighting ongoing tensions between state and federal jurisdictions, the Hawai‘i Legislatu...

4/10/2026 1:05:33 AM

Hawaii Senate Proposes Swapping Public Jobs for Permanent Tax Relief

Hawaii Senate Proposes Budget Plan: Job Cuts to Preserve Tax ReliefLegislators present a budget strategy that prioritizes tax savings over government payroll, sparking immediate debate.In a move that ...

2/6/2026 10:12:39 PM

Twenty Years Stolen: A Life Lost Before Justice Arrived

Decades Lost: A Man's Fight for Justice After a Wrongful ImprisonmentFor twenty years, he maintained his innocence from a prison cell, a conviction based on since-discredited evidence and testimony. N...

1/25/2026 8:18:43 PM

Why Hawaii's Bold School Reforms Keep Hitting a Wall

Hawaii's Education Reform: Ambitious Ideas, Legislative Gridlock Each year, Hawaii's state Capitol buzzes with proposals aimed at transforming public education. From tackling teacher shortages ...

1/21/2026 8:00:44 PM

Rising Political Stars to Watch Before 2026 Elections

2026 Hawaii Legislature: The Key Figures Shaping the State's FutureWith the 2026 legislative session on the horizon, a complex political landscape is taking shape in Honolulu. The upcoming term promis...

Lifestyle

6/10/2026 5:20:58 AM

Major New Roller Coaster, Updated Dining, and Entry Changes Coming to HersheyPark This Season

Goodbye to a Classic: Hersheypark Announces Retirement of a Beloved RideHersheypark, the renowned Pennsylvania amusement destination, is closing a decades-long chapter. Park officials have confirmed t...

News

6/10/2026 5:20:23 AM

Satanic Ritual, Threatened Forced Marriage: Woman Describes Horrific Ordeal After Escape

Woman Alleges Connecticut Man Dismembered Her Hand in Satanic Ritual, Threatened Forced MarriageIn a harrowing criminal case that has emerged from New Hampshire, a woman has accused a Connecticut man ...

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6/10/2026 5:19:01 AM

1-year-old, 6-year-old in critical condition after Stockton solo-vehicle crash

Stockton Crash Leaves Toddler and Child in Critical ConditionA devastating solo-vehicle accident in Stockton has left a one-year-old and a six-year-old in critical condition. The incident occurred lat...