Crime in a fan-favorite summer vacation destination has reached new heights — with police now suggesting that beachgoers bring along their valuables while they are swimming in Honolulu, Hawaii’s exquisite waters. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) suggested to beachgoers in a social media post on Saturday to take their valuables into the ocean rather than leave them on the beach. …
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Have you always dreamed of a tropical honeymoon, full of sandy days at the beach with a cocktail in hand? If so, these destinations are ones you might consider for your first trip after saying “I do.” While there are plenty of places within the country offering tropical getaways for visitors, this guide is focused on international destinations you can …
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A judge has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns raised by Native Hawaiians and others who say the project is unnecessary in the birthplace of surfing and a waste of water. In granting a temporary injunction Tuesday, Hawaii Environmental Court Judge Shirley Kawamura ordered a new review of concerns …
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There are so many places around the globe where you can soak in the magnificent views of a colorful sunset. Santorini, Greece, and Key West, Florida, are just a couple places known for their unforgettable sunset displays. If you find yourself in one of these places, or one of the others listed below, don’t skip out on finding a good …
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Only 1 in 5 households in Hawaii can afford to buy a single-family home — a dramatic drop from just three years ago, according to a grim housing report released by the University of Hawaii on Monday. In 2021, 44% of Hawaii households could afford the mortgage on a median-priced single-family home. That figure is now 20%. As a result, …
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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons. Born and raised on the island of Maui, Gankiewicz is a model who leads a female empowerment nonprofit organization. Gankiewicz, who was the first runner-up at the pageant last September, accepted the title on Wednesday during a special …
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A lawyer representing U.S. military families suing over a 2021 jet fuel leak into a Navy drinking water system in Hawaii asked a judge Monday to award plaintiffs a range of about $225,000 to about $1.25 million each in damages. In a closing argument at the end of a two-week trial in federal court in Honolulu, the plaintiffs’ attorney, Kristina …
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A Michigan woman claims her husband’s death could have been prevented by an awareness campaign about a little-known snorkeling danger, according to her lawsuit against the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Hawaii Visitors Convention Bureau. Officially, 64-year-old Ray Johnson’s cause of death in February 2022 was ruled drowning, the leading cause of death for tourists in Hawaii, by a coroner, …
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Americans want mo’ and mo’ mochi donuts. Colorful and whimsical, the sweet, exotic treat is a fusion of Japanese and American pastry traditions. Mochi donuts are exploding in popularity here in the United States. They were conceived in Japan by Mister Donut, originally an American company but now almost exclusively an overseas brand. COFFEE VS. MATCHA TEA: WHAT DOES YOUR …
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The following is excerpted from Tulsi Gabbard’s book “For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind” (Regnery Publishing), which is being released Tuesday, April 30. We have no time to waste. We live in troubled times. Our nation is bitterly divided. Our future as a republic, as a union, appears bleak. The news – the noise, the insanity, the …
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