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Trial underway for military families suing US over tainted water at Hawaii base

Richelle Dietz, a mother of two and the wife of a U.S. naval officer stationed in Honolulu, is one of the 17 people who filed suit against the U.S. government. The lawsuit stems from health problems such as vomiting and rashes allegedly related to a 2021 jet fuel leak. The government has admitted responsibility but […]

Swimming, surfing in waters near Hawaii wildfire site is safe, officials say

Hawaii officials say the coastal waters off the wildfire-stricken town of Lahaina do not pose a significant risk to human health and are safe for surfing and swimming there. The state Department of Health announced the decision Thursday after reviewing water sample test results collected by a group including University of Hawaii researchers, the Surfrider […]

Kentucky dad hacks Hawaii to fake death rather than pay six-figure child support

He would rather die than give her a penny – at least on paper. Prosecutors say a Kentucky father hacked Hawaii’s death register, impersonated a doctor and prepared his own death certificate in order to avoid paying more than $116,000 in child support to his ex-husband. It was announced that the death had been faked. […]

Hawaii Good Samaritan Rushes into Burning Building to Save Residents

A Hawaiian man who rushed into a burning building to get everyone to safety has been hailed as a local hero. William Kuahine, who transports fuel for Island Energy Services, said the training came in handy last Saturday morning in Honolulu, where he has been a volunteer firefighter with the company for seven years. He […]

Hawaii liquor commissioner Lisa Martin resigns after allegedly using badge to get into club, threatened to close it down in drunken confrontation

Trouble in paradise. A Hawaii state liquor commissioner was forced to resign after he allegedly entered a nightclub flaunting his badge, then got into a drunken altercation with an employee and threatened to close the establishment. Lisa Martin resigned from her position as vice chair of the Honolulu Liquor Commission on Monday following allegations of […]