Lifestyle
Na Manu Elele Steward Program Pays Hikers to Maintain Trails
The program employs individuals to educate visitors, enforce safety, and care for cultural areas across Hawaii
Megan Anne Gray, 51, Passes Away in Vidor
Gray was a loving mother who cherished her children and family
Massive Two-Story Houseboat Shelters Hawaii's Homeless from Encampment Sweeps
The floating structure, surrounded by smaller outposts, allows homeless residents to avoid authorities and live independently along Keehi Stream.
Weather
Kamehameha Schools Installs Wildfire Detection Cameras Across Hawaii
Live feeds of the cameras will not be publicly available initially, but community engagement is planned.
Honolulu Forecast: Isolated Showers Sunday, Trades Return
Cloudy and humid conditions expected with a chance of brief, scattered showers.
Residents Raise Concerns Over New FEMA Flood Maps
Homeowners question lack of notification and conflicting flood risk designations ahead of June 10 finalization.
Health
Dynamic Family Therapy Expands Mental Health Services in Hawaii
Clinic adds psychiatric care and medication management to its therapy and counseling offerings across Aiea and Honolulu.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Crucial for Hawaii Residents
Letter writer urges action to increase access to lifesaving cancer prevention tests.
Letter: HMSA-HPH Success Far From Guaranteed
Honolulu resident questions value-based payment model and potential cost savings for consumers.
Economics
Letter Calls for Simple, Effective Laws to Address Hawaii Affordability
Honolulu resident argues that complicated legislation won't lower costs for local families
Honolulu Families Face Rising Costs as Inflation Climbs
Grocery and restaurant bills rise as food prices push local inflation up 2.4% over the past year
Hawaiʻi Exits Recession, Growth Stays Modest
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization forecasts gradual recovery for state's economy
Crime
Hawaii Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend, Stabbing Ex-Wife on Furlough
John Nihipali Sr. charged with murder, attempted murder after alleged crimes while out of prison on work release
Honolulu Man Out on Work Furlough Fatally Stabs Girlfriend, Critically Injures Estranged Wife
John Nihipali Sr. allegedly killed his girlfriend and attacked his estranged wife while on a work release program.
Hawaii Man Charged for Stabbing Estranged Wife and Girlfriend While on Work Release
John Nihipali allegedly left his work furlough program to carry out the attacks, resulting in one death and one hospitalization.
