Two former Hawaii lawmakers who allegedly “defrauded citizens of the state” when they took part in a bribery scheme to benefit a company pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony charges, the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) announced. Jamie Kalani English, 54, and Ty Cullen, 41, were charged with one count each of honest services wire fraud. They are…
Two Former Hawaii Lawmakers Who ‘Defrauded Citizens’ When They Accepted Bribes Plead Guilty: DOJ
Hawaii Decides Against Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots for Tourists
Travelers to Hawaii will not have to show proof they’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Hawaii Gov. David Ige, a Democrat, made the announcement Feb. 8 after previously indicating the state would require boosters for tourists. “In making this decision, we considered declining COVID-19 case counts in Hawaii, the continental U.S., and Europe. Hospitalizations…
Hawaii Mulling Mandating Booster Shots for Visitors to Be Considered ‘Fully Vaccinated’
Hawaii has not at this time required visitors get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to be considered “fully vaccinated” but is considering such a requirement, a state official said on Wednesday. “Hawaii is not requiring booster shots as part of the state’s Safe Travels program. However, that requirement is under consideration. Stay tuned,” Brooks Baehr,…
Leaky Fuel Complex Puts Navy at Odds With Hawaii Officials
The Hawaii Department of Health has ordered the Navy to suspend operations and empty the underground tanks at its Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, putting the U.S. military at odds with state and local officials. Constructed in the early 1940s in a volcanic ridge near Pearl Habor, the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility…
Navy Blames Hawaii Water Contamination on Jet Fuel Spill
December 11, 2021
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HONOLULU—The Navy believes that contaminated tap water that went to Hawaii military households came from a one-time spill of jet fuel last month and was not caused by a leak from aging underground fuel storage tanks above an aquifer, a top Navy official told state lawmakers on Friday. Rear Adm. Blake Converse said Navy officials…
80 Years of Remembering Pearl Harbor: Valor, Sacrifice, and Peace
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii—Thousands of people gathered here on Tuesday to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The surprise assault by the Imperial Japanese Navy on Dec. 7, 1941, carried out prior to a declaration of war, plunged the United States into World War II. The ceremony honored the fallen, encouraged the survivors,…
Hawaii Mountains to See Snow After Rare Blizzard Warning
HONOLULU—The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for mountains on Hawaii’s Big Island, saying wind gusts of above 100 mph (160 kph) and 12 inches (30.4 centimeters) or more of snow were possible. The warning in effect through Sunday morning for Big Island summits said “travel should be restricted to emergencies only” and those who…
Hawaii Bars and Restaurants to Lift Capacity, Social Distancing Restrictions
Hawaii is lifting its COVID-19 restrictions, allowing restaurants and bars in certain regions to return to service with full capacity, Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday. The governor explained to media at a press conference the next phase COVID-19 measures for states and counties ahead of the Nov. 30 expiration of the current emergency proclamation. As…
Film Review: ‘The Islands’
PG-13 | 1h 29min | 2019 I’ve always thought Hawaii was a fascinating place, but by and large, it was glossed over in the history books presented by our American educational system. More recently, a friend of mine who is part Hawaiian and familiar with the culture, history, and traditions, enlightened me as to some…
Sister: Hawaii Girl Was Inside Dog Cage and Not Breathing
HONOLULU—A biological sister of a 6-year-old Hawaii girl reported missing by their adoptive parents told police the parents forced her to keep it a secret that Isabella Kalua was not breathing inside a dog cage in the bathroom, with duct tape on her mouth and nose. The new details were revealed in documents filed in…
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