Hawai‘i Supreme Court upholds life sentence for man who murdered elderly landlord

The briefing — which will feature information from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Colin Moore — is part of a series of informational briefings about the rule of law in relation to the recent actions of President Donald Trump’s administration and how its decisions are impacting Hawaiʻi.

Peter Grewer was convicted by a jury in 2021 of second-degree murder for stabbing his 67-year-old landlord Joeleen Hartman 17 times and killing her at her Kōloa home.

The Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will temporarily close starting Sept. 17 due to unforeseen mechanical issues, prompting swimmers to utilize the Waimea Swimming Pool.

Residents are encouraged to provide feedback that will guide critical investments in water infrastructure resilience, addressing long-term challenges such as aging infrastructure and climate change impacts

The public can submit testimony on the proposed amendments before or during the Sept. 24 meeting.

Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works advises residents to leave their bins out if their trash is not collected by 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16; pickup is anticipated to be completed Sept. 17.

The briefing — which will feature information from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Colin Moore — is part of a series of informational briefings about the rule of law in relation to the recent actions of President Donald Trump’s administration and how its decisions are impacting Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green proclaims Sept. 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day in Hawaiʻi, commemorating signing of U.S. Constitution in 1787 and highlighting enduring importance of constitutional governance throughout Hawaiʻi’s history.

Because Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth are often excluded from national health surveys, their risks can be hidden in broader datasets.

The high-resolution maps are a game-changer for tracking crops, assessing land use, responding to emergencies, and supporting food security in the state.

Power restoration efforts are underway on the west side following an auto accident that toppled a utility pole, leaving residents without electricity.

Recognizing the early signs of psychosis in teens and young adults is key to helping them get the care and support they need, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health.