Hawaii News 1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawaiʻi voting on union strike…
Community Mechanical problems force closure of Kapa’a Swimming Pool
Hawai‘i Supreme Court upholds life sentence for man who murdered elderly landlord
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. September 17, 2025 · 05:53pm
Hawaiʻi Senate panel to host briefing about erosion of democratic norms
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.Community Kaua‘i Liquor Control Commission to hear testimony on new rule changes
Community Constitution and Citizenship Day chance to reflect on shared commitment to democratic…
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Kaua‘i News
1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawaiʻi voting on union strike authorization
More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.
Hawaiʻi Senate panel to host briefing about erosion of democratic norms
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.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court upholds life sentence for man who murdered elderly landlord
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.
Mechanical problems force closure of Kapa’a Swimming Pool
The Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will temporarily close starting Sept. 17 due to unforeseen mechanical issues, prompting swimmers to utilize the Waimea Swimming Pool.
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Hawaii News
1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawaiʻi voting on union strike authorization
More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.
Hawaiʻi Senate panel to host briefing about erosion of democratic norms
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.
Constitution and Citizenship Day chance to reflect on shared commitment to democratic values
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.
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander youth face disproportionate high rates of sexual violence
Because Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth are often excluded from national health surveys, their risks can be hidden in broader datasets.
Big Island News
Erosion of democratic norms focus of state Senate committee informational briefing
The briefing at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 — 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.
High bacteria count notification issued for Lehia Beach Park in Leleiwi
Bacteria levels of 288 per 100 mL were detected during recent routine beach monitoring at the park in the community on the easternmost edge of Hilo; officials are uncertain about the representativeness of the first sample.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for September 18, 2025
Surf along south facing shores will be small over the next few days with mainly background south and southeast energy. A small to moderate, long-period,...
Chewbacca coral: New deep-sea species spotted in waters off Hawai‘i, Mariana Trench
A new deep-sea coral species in the tropical western Pacific that resembles a highly recognizable character from "Star Wars" has been discovered and named by a team of researchers including an expert from the University of Hawaiʻi.
DBEDT invites Hawaiʻi product manufacturers to exhibit at the Winter FancyFaire in San Diego
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) invites Hawaiʻi product manufacturers to exhibit at the Winter FancyFaire taking place Jan. 11-13, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center.
