Category: Hawaii

‘The Flash’ Star Ezra Miller Arrested Again in Hawaii for Alleged Assault

Ezra Miller, who is known for starring Barry Allen in the upcoming DC movie “The Flash,” was arrested in Hawaii for a second time this year, authorities say. Miller, 29, was taken into custody during a traffic stop at about 1:30 a.m. on April 19, the Hawaii Police Department said in a press release. He was arrested…


The China Challenge in the Pacific Ocean—With Paul Giarra | China Insider With David Zhang

What are the elements stopping the Chinese military from advancing in the Pacific Ocean? And are Western nations doing enough to stop the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)? These questions trouble military and geopolitical experts every day. Perhaps the even bigger question is, what do we stand to lose? I speak with Commander Paul Giarra, president…


Ingredient Spotlight: SPAM (And 5 SPAM Recipes)

Whether you love it, hate it or are totally baffled by it, there’s no denying the enduring presence of SPAM. In essence, SPAM is an affordable, pre-cooked, shelf-stable protein. If you haven’t heard of it or don’t cook with it, keeping a can or two in your pantry could transform your life. You know those moments when…


Feds Sued for Banning Swimming With Dolphins, Hurting Hawaiian Economy

A businesswoman in Hawaii is suing the Biden administration for hurting her business by illegally banning swimming with spinner dolphins, a popular tourist and therapeutic activity that generates a living for many residents of the 50th state. Spinner dolphins “received their common name because they are often seen leaping and spinning out of the water…


Time to Turn Those Clocks Forward, Thanks to Daylight Saving

LOS ANGELES—Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, meaning it’s time to “spring forward” and turn clocks ahead by one hour. The Automobile Club of Southern California warned morning drivers to be on the lookout for pedestrians, since it will be dark for an hour longer in the mornings. The…


Suspects Arrested in Death of Man in Concrete in Hawaii Tub

HONOLULU—A 23-year-old man wanted in connection with the death of a man found encased in concrete in a bathtub in a gated Hawaii community was arrested Wednesday on a Mexico-bound bus, Honolulu police said. U.S. Marshals and Los Angeles police found Juan Tejedor Baron hiding in a crawl space under a bench at the back…


Hawaii Becomes Last US State to Lift Mask Mandate

Hawaii on Tuesday became the last U.S. state to lift its universal indoor mask mandate. Gov. David Ige announced the decision during a press briefing, saying that the mandate would be dropped on March 26. “We have reduced COVID-19 in a way to the point where most of us will be safe without masks indoors,”…


4 Killed in Helicopter Crash on Hawaii Island of Kauai

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it is investigating the crash of a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter on Feb. 22 that left four people dead. Four people were killed after the helicopter crashed during a training operation on the Hawaii island of Kauai, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), which is the…


‘Every Day Heroes’ at the Hawaii Cat Foundation

One day in Hawaii, Christin Matsushige looked into the eyes of two abandoned newborn kittens and saw God’s creation: dependent, vulnerable and precious, resting in her hands. A friend had found the kitties and said, “Can you take care of these two? I already have several cats, and can’t.” That moment in 1993 would change…


Women’s Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Surfing Event Reaches Semi-Finals Stage

The Women’s Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, the second event on the Championship Tour (CT), is underway, with a marathon of surfing done on Thursday to reach the semi-finals stage. The Hawaiians dominated the day in the over-head plus conditions, sealing up three of the semi-final spots. The first semi will be all Hawaiian, more specifically…