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Squalid conditions and violent outbreaks led the state representative for downtown to call for changes to Hawaiʻi landlord-tenant law.
Unofficial Security Guard Arrested At ‘Hell Hole’ Honolulu Office Building
Squalid conditions and violent outbreaks led the state representative for downtown to call for changes to Hawaiʻi landlord-tenant law.
dlvr.it
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Squalid conditions and violent outbreaks led the state representative for downtown to call for changes to Hawaiʻi landlord-tenant law.
A toe-tapping end to the work week.
The Friday Crossword: Country Music
A toe-tapping end to the work week.
dlvr.it
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A toe-tapping end to the work week.
State lawmakers distributed more than $49 million to alleviate federal funding cuts. About a third of the nonprofits selected were not directly impacted by those cuts, but served people who were.
Emergency Aid To Hawaiʻi Nonprofits Will Prop Up Key Programs
State lawmakers distributed more than $49 million to alleviate federal funding cuts. About a third of the nonprofits selected were not directly impacted by those cuts, but served people who were.
dlvr.it
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
State lawmakers distributed more than $49 million to alleviate federal funding cuts. About a third of the nonprofits selected were not directly impacted by those cuts, but served people who were.
City officials have been unable to serve violation notices to building managers, who also have repeatedly failed to show up for court dates.
Honolulu Officials Are Doing Little To Help ‘Hell-Hole’ Tenants
City officials have been unable to serve violation notices to building managers, who also have repeatedly failed to show up for court dates.
dlvr.it
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
City officials have been unable to serve violation notices to building managers, who also have repeatedly failed to show up for court dates.
The council has until the end of Tuesday to decide who should succeed the late Tasha Kama or the mayor gets to pick.
Controversial Vacation Rental Bill Splits Maui Council Vacancy Candidates
The council has until the end of Tuesday to decide who should succeed the late Tasha Kama or the mayor gets to pick.
dlvr.it
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The council has until the end of Tuesday to decide who should succeed the late Tasha Kama or the mayor gets to pick.
The police union raised concerns with some of the candidates as the department searches for a fresh start.
Kauaʻi Police Commission Narrows Search For New Chief To These 4 Finalists
The police union raised concerns with some of the candidates as the department searches for a fresh start.
dlvr.it
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The police union raised concerns with some of the candidates as the department searches for a fresh start.
There's a bit of Hawaiiana in this one.
Mini Crossword: Nov. 20
There's a bit of Hawaiiana in this one.
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
There's a bit of Hawaiiana in this one.
The Honolulu City Council is slated to vote on whether to approve the settlement in the 2021 death of 16-year-old Iremamber Sykap at its next meeting.
Fatal Police Shooting: Teen’s Family Could Get $1 Million Settlement
The Honolulu City Council is slated to vote on whether to approve the settlement in the 2021 death of 16-year-old Iremamber Sykap at its next meeting.
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Honolulu City Council is slated to vote on whether to approve the settlement in the 2021 death of 16-year-old Iremamber Sykap at its next meeting.
The state faces unusual challenges as it looks to proceed with military land leases and the TMT project.
Opinion: Some Tricky Negotiations For Josh Green & Co.
The state faces unusual challenges as it looks to proceed with military land leases and the TMT project.
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The state faces unusual challenges as it looks to proceed with military land leases and the TMT project.
It's unclear how well-equipped other state and federal departments are to take over the Education Department’s responsibilities.
The Education Department Is Dismantling. Here’s What That Means
It's unclear how well-equipped other state and federal departments are to take over the Education Department’s responsibilities.
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It's unclear how well-equipped other state and federal departments are to take over the Education Department’s responsibilities.
DOE has recently stepped up its oversight of high school sports, but parents say they want more information on how female athletes are treated.
Hawai‘i DOE Wants $83,000 To Provide Data On Gender Equity In Schools
DOE has recently stepped up its oversight of high school sports, but parents say they want more information on how female athletes are treated.
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
DOE has recently stepped up its oversight of high school sports, but parents say they want more information on how female athletes are treated.
The state has installed 16 new weather stations across Maui County since the deadly fires in August 2023 and plans to install more soon on other islands.
Hawaiʻi’s New Remote Weather Stations Boost Wildfire Risk Assessment
The state has installed 16 new weather stations across Maui County since the deadly fires in August 2023 and plans to install more soon on other islands.
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The state has installed 16 new weather stations across Maui County since the deadly fires in August 2023 and plans to install more soon on other islands.
A bit of a bloom for our mid-week game.
Word Search: State Flowers
A bit of a bloom for our mid-week game.
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A bit of a bloom for our mid-week game.
Scores of similar sketchy crosswalks have been removed, but this one connects city landmarks in a bustling downtown corridor.
Fix It! Popular Downtown Honolulu Street Crossing Needs To Be More Visible
Scores of similar sketchy crosswalks have been removed, but this one connects city landmarks in a bustling downtown corridor.
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Scores of similar sketchy crosswalks have been removed, but this one connects city landmarks in a bustling downtown corridor.
In response to a Hawaiʻi Supreme Court decision, case files in one of Hawaiʻi's most notorious child abuse cases were unsealed. They reveal how the state and experts ignored multiple warnings before Ariel Sellers died.
The Foster Girl’s Bones Kept Breaking. Expert Suggested She Didn’t Feel Pain
In response to a Hawaiʻi Supreme Court decision, case files in one of Hawaiʻi's most notorious child abuse cases were unsealed. They reveal how the state and experts ignored multiple warnings before Ariel Sellers died.
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
In response to a Hawaiʻi Supreme Court decision, case files in one of Hawaiʻi's most notorious child abuse cases were unsealed. They reveal how the state and experts ignored multiple warnings before Ariel Sellers died.
Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV, which is still on the job, refiles a suit alleging HART exhibited an 'inability to learn' from its mistakes.
Contractor: City Offered $8M To Settle $320M Claim For Honolulu Rail Delays
Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV, which is still on the job, refiles a suit alleging HART exhibited an 'inability to learn' from its mistakes.
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV, which is still on the job, refiles a suit alleging HART exhibited an 'inability to learn' from its mistakes.
As Honolulu looks to settle with the family of a teenager killed in a 2021 chase, efforts to regulate police pursuits continue to draw criticism.
Fatal HPD Chases Cost City Millions. Will New Law Change That?
As Honolulu looks to settle with the family of a teenager killed in a 2021 chase, efforts to regulate police pursuits continue to draw criticism.
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
As Honolulu looks to settle with the family of a teenager killed in a 2021 chase, efforts to regulate police pursuits continue to draw criticism.
Our version of Wordle has one five-letter word and six chances to figure it out.
Word Row: Nov. 18
Our version of Wordle has one five-letter word and six chances to figure it out.
dlvr.it
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Our version of Wordle has one five-letter word and six chances to figure it out.
When the Elections Commission loses focus, administrators can’t make routine improvements, voters lose trust and lawmakers must referee performative fights.
Opinion: We Need To Improve How Hawaiʻi Chooses Election Commissioners
When the Elections Commission loses focus, administrators can’t make routine improvements, voters lose trust and lawmakers must referee performative fights.
dlvr.it
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
When the Elections Commission loses focus, administrators can’t make routine improvements, voters lose trust and lawmakers must referee performative fights.
A Honolulu park slide was removed and its entrance boarded up earlier this year. It's still unclear when it’ll be replaced.
Fix It! What’s A Playground Without A Slide?
A Honolulu park slide was removed and its entrance boarded up earlier this year. It's still unclear when it’ll be replaced.
dlvr.it
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A Honolulu park slide was removed and its entrance boarded up earlier this year. It's still unclear when it’ll be replaced.
The report was conducted at a time when food security was bad in Hawaiʻi. But now, advocates say, it's even worse.
More Hawaiʻi Residents Are Going Hungry, New Statewide Report Shows
The report was conducted at a time when food security was bad in Hawaiʻi. But now, advocates say, it's even worse.
dlvr.it
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The report was conducted at a time when food security was bad in Hawaiʻi. But now, advocates say, it's even worse.
The increase is expected to generate an extra $26 million in revenue, which the interisland barge service says will still leave it operating at a loss next year.
Young Brothers Wins 25% Rate Hike But Faces Stricter Oversight
The increase is expected to generate an extra $26 million in revenue, which the interisland barge service says will still leave it operating at a loss next year.
dlvr.it
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The increase is expected to generate an extra $26 million in revenue, which the interisland barge service says will still leave it operating at a loss next year.
Waimana Enterprises, founded by Al Hee, was hit with utility violations and previously got wrapped up in a fraud case.
DHHL Severs Ties To Company That It Says Abandoned Homesteaders
Waimana Enterprises, founded by Al Hee, was hit with utility violations and previously got wrapped up in a fraud case.
dlvr.it
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Waimana Enterprises, founded by Al Hee, was hit with utility violations and previously got wrapped up in a fraud case.
Medical building patients who had to climb the stairs express relief
Fixed It! Elevator, Broken For Many Months, Rises Again
Medical building patients who had to climb the stairs express relief
dlvr.it
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Medical building patients who had to climb the stairs express relief
Newly public court documents accuse Christopher Dawson and other executives not only of stealing from their federal contracting business but shortchanging Native Hawaiians in the process.
Justice Department: Well-Known Hawaiian Defense Contractor Embezzled Funds
Newly public court documents accuse Christopher Dawson and other executives not only of stealing from their federal contracting business but shortchanging Native Hawaiians in the process.
dlvr.it
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Newly public court documents accuse Christopher Dawson and other executives not only of stealing from their federal contracting business but shortchanging Native Hawaiians in the process.