Big Island beach remains closed after man attacked by shark
Updated: 39 mins agoA secluded beach on the Kona coast of the Big Island will remain closed after a 28-year-old man was attacked by a shark.
Proposed website could help the homeless receive public donations
Updated: 2 hours agoCity Councilmember Ron Menor says he has a new way to get help to homeless without them having to panhandle or beg.
U.S. Postal Service may shut down Kapolei location
Updated: 19 mins agoThe Kapolei Post Office could close as soon as August. In 2011, the U.S. Postal Service announced it was considering closing thousands of post offices around the country including the Kapolei location.
H-1 Freeway road work rescheduled due to traffic delays
Updated: 4 hours agoThe state Department of Transportation has rescheduled road work on the H-1 Freeway due to the major traffic delays it caused on Tuesday.
Oahu’s first stand-alone zip line planned for Aiea
Updated: 4 hours agoThere’s a plan to install a zip line above an Aiea neighborhood. It’s still in the early stages, but if all goes as planned, it would be Oahu’s first stand-alone zip line adventure.
Teen tragedies prompt questions about why no one helped
Updated: 19 hours agoTwo teens were killed in separate crashes and in both cases, they had been with a group, but were found dead and alone. What makes a person run? Counselors say there’s no one answer to that question. But what doesn’t go away is a feeling of regret or guilt.
Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51
Updated: 4 mins agoHBO and James Gandolfini’s managers say the actor famous for his role in “The Sopranos” has died in Italy.
Father who killed toddler with pickup truck gets jail time
Updated: 1 min agoA Big Island man was sentenced to three months in jail after he ran over and killed his 3-year-old son with a pickup truck.
Health officials confirm another case of syphilis on the Big Island
Updated: 2 hours agoThe state Department of Health has confirmed another case of syphilis on the Big Island, bringing the total number of cases to six for 2013.
HECO aiming to develop more renewable energy resources to provide lower electricity rates
Updated: 2 hours agoHawaiian Electric Company has asked the Public Utilities Commission for permission to negotiate with five proposed projects that could quickly provide low-cost electricity for Oahu.