Missing Hawaii woman, Hannah Kobayashi, family not heard from detectives for ten days

The family of Hawaiian photographer Hannah Kobayashi, who disappeared during a “bucket list” trip to New York, said they hadn't heard from detectives in 10 days, but only after holding a rally calling for action. Ms. Kobayashi missed her connecting flight to New York and was stranded in Los Angeles after leaving Los Angeles International […]
Hawaii store employees discover 2-foot snake in Christmas tree shipping container

Snake yoga sneaks into a California studio A California yoga studio has combined its love of yoga and pythons to create a “unique experience” called “Snake Yoga.” The ball python will slither over participants during its “flow.” Employees at a store in the Aloha State were stunned after a 2-foot-tall snake was discovered inside a […]
Hawaii woman’s cryptic text messages prompt concern after disappearance
A 31-year-old Hawaiian woman disappears while on vacation in New York City, and a series of cryptic text messages has her family worried. Hannah Kobayashi, 31, was on her way to visit her aunt in the Big Apple for a “bucket list” vacation when she texted a friend: “I've been tricked into giving away almost […]
American Airlines pilots told to make 'expedited climb' to avoid Hawaii mountains

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said American Airlines pilots were told on Wednesday to “climb rapidly” to avoid a crash into the Hawaiian mountains. Air traffic controllers on Wednesday ordered Flight 298, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, to perform a “fast climb as the flight crew failed to make the designated turn upon departure.” […]
Secret Service agent invited lover to Obamas’ Hawaii mansion, suggested sex in Michelle’s bathroom

A Secret Service agent was protecting the former president in 2022 when he took his girlfriend to the Obamas' beachfront compound in Hawaii and fell into hot water, the law enforcement officer's ex-girlfriend says. I made this claim in my new book. Undercover Heartbreak: a Memoir of Trust and Trauma, written by former agent Kolya […]
Man Says He Is ‘Leaving the U.S.’ for Hawaii After Trump Win

A man clearly dissatisfied with President-elect Donald Trump's victory has said he is leaving the United States and moving to Hawaii, a comment that has earned him all sorts of criticism. Friday MRC TV highlighted The video showed the young man giving a statement about fleeing the country. “Okay, Trump won the election, so we're […]
Hawaii off-duty life guard, Noland Keaulana, rescues stranded teen kayaker Kahiau Kawai

A Hawaiian teenager was recovering Friday after spending more than 11 hours clinging to a kayak. He was rescued after an overnight search at sea by off-duty lifeguards and the U.S. Coast Guard. Kahiau Kawai, 17, capsized about a half-mile south of the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu on Wednesday, becoming separated from his […]
Coast Guard helps rescue Hawaii 17-year-old who spent ‘nearly 12 hours treading water and clinging to kayak’

A 17-year-old Hawaii student who became separated from his high school paddling group and spent “nearly 12 hours treading water and clinging to a kayak” was rescued with help from the U.S. Coast Guard. Authorities released a video early Thursday showing the moment the student, identified by the media as Kahiau Kawai, was pulled from […]
Louisiana, Hawaii, Washington launch early voting

With 18 days left until Nov. 5, Louisiana, Hawaii and Washington states will each begin their 2024 elections on Friday, when residents in those states will be able to begin early voting. Here's everything you need to know to vote in these states. How to vote in Louisiana Information about pre-registration and early voting. For […]
Michigan, Hawaii Launch ‘Tip Lines’ To Snitch On Gun Owners

Michigan and Hawaii recently advanced tip-off lines aimed at preventing gun violence, but Second Amendment advocates say these efforts can be used as a weapon against law-abiding citizens. It warns that this is a possibility. On Thursday, Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the education funding bill into law. – Except for allocating funds to […]