Evangeline Lilly Shares She Suffered Brain Damage from Hawaii Crash: “Nearly Every Part of My Brain Is Working Below Normal Levels”
Evangeline Lilly’s Health Update Evangeline Lilly has kicked off the new year with unsettling news about her health. The Ant-Man and the Wasp star revealed that she has brain damage following a serious accident in Hawaii where she lost consciousness and fell onto a rock. On January 2nd, Lilly shared this diagnosis on Instagram, informing […]
Federal court stops Hawaii cruise tax with injunction ruling
Hawaii’s Green Fee Bill Blocked by Judge A judge has put a stop to Hawaii’s green fee legislation, which aimed to raise tourism taxes significantly to fund climate change efforts this year. Earlier, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and various cruise ship suppliers took legal action against tax and finance officials in Hawaii, initiating […]
Business Summary: Bank of Hawai‘i recognized, new shops opening at Kings’ Shops, construction industry awards
Here’s some business news from Hawaii Island and the state: Bank of Hawaii Recognized Among America’s Top Regional Banks and Credit Unions Bank of Hawaii has received a prestigious five-star rating from Newsweek magazine in its 2026 round-up of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions. This recognition highlights institutions that are truly making a […]
Officials caution about increasing cryptocurrency ATM fraud in Hawaii
Rising Cryptocurrency ATM Fraud in Hawaii In Hawaii, there’s an alarming increase in cryptocurrency ATM fraud, posing a significant risk, particularly for seniors, as the holiday season approaches. Cary Lopez, the AARP State Director, referred to this scam as an “epidemic” during a briefing held on December 3 by the House Consumer Protection and Commerce […]
Ceremony to honor Pearl Harbor marks 84 years since the attack in Hawaii
Pearl Harbor Commemoration Marks 84th Anniversary On Sunday, ceremonies to honor Pearl Harbor began in Hawaii with a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m., marking the start of Japanese air raids on December 7, 1941. This annual event commemorated the 84th anniversary of the attack, which resulted in the deaths of over 2,300 military personnel […]
Minneapolis CEO charged with stealing $200K for personal use — including a first-class trip to Hawaii
CEO in Minnesota Accused of Embezzling Funds A CEO from Minnesota, facing allegations of embezzling substantial sums, is reportedly planning to plead guilty, with prosecutors suggesting the situation resembles a plot suitable for a movie. Jonathan Weinhagen, who leads the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, is accused of misappropriating over $200,000, supposedly spending it on […]
Navy sailor Jeffrey Diaz passes away after saving two children from rough waves in Hawaii
Tragic Loss of Florida Sailor in Hawaii A sailor from Florida, stationed in Hawaii, has tragically died after bravely rescuing two children in Waiapua’a Bay. Marksman 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz, 47, passed away on Saturday, as confirmed by a news release from the Kauai Police Department. According to the statement, Diaz, who served at the […]
Florida sailor passes away after bravely saving two children in Hawaii
Florida Sailor Dies After Rescuing Children in Hawaii A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii tragically lost his life after rescuing two children from the turbulent waters of Waiapua’a Bay. Marksman 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz, 47, passed away on Saturday, according to a statement from the Kauai Police Department. Diaz, who was based at the Pacific […]
Lifeguard attacked by a tiger shark in Hawaii tells remarkable survival story following several surgeries.
Lifeguard Survives Tiger Shark Attack in Hawaii Chance Swanson, a 33-year-old marine safety officer and surfer from Kauai, has shared his harrowing experience of surviving a tiger shark attack while surfing in Hanalei Bay on November 5th. While he was in the water, a local lifeguard observed him floating on his back, noticing large red […]
Freelancers in Hawaii prepare for rising health insurance costs.
Health Insurance Challenges in Hawaii Shelley Oates-Wilding, a former Olympian now leading a nonprofit in Honolulu that teaches ocean sports to young people, finds the U.S. health care system quite perplexing. At 60, she has directed the Ikaika Hawaii Waterman’s Academy for years and has been trying to secure affordable health insurance for over a […]