Cassie Ordonio

The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting also rejected a conditional permit for the construction of a gondola project on the slopes of Mount Ka‘ala on O‘ahu's North Shore.

Another powerful storm has slammed into the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, even as recovery from Typhoon Sinlaku continues since it hit the region in mid-April.

The new law increases tax incentives per qualified production to $20 million. But productions with expenses over $60 million will have an annual film tax incentive cap of $60 million. That’s $10 million more than the current cap.

The memorial pays tribute to those who died in the Hanapēpē Massacre of 1924, which is also called the Battle of Hanapēpē. It was a tragic turning point in Hawaiʻi's labor movement that led to the deaths of 16 Filipino strikers and four police officers.

Tehrell Porter is used to getting his work promoted by local businesses on social media.

Public school teachers are expected to receive a pay raise and have better protection from harm after Gov. Josh Green signed two bills into law on Monday.

Community members have wanted the so-called neighborhood eyesore to be returned to its former glory — when it used to show surf films and cartoons. Others want it to be taken over by another owner and have the venue transformed into a community hub for hālau to practice hula or artists to showcase their work.

The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced Wednesday that the change of plans for the Moananuiākea Voyage is because of strong El Niño conditions, and the voyage will be extended for another year.

The exhibit, “Fragments of Light: Ilkhanid Lusterware,” brings together six rare ceramic tiles. It's the largest surviving collection of lusterware tiles in the world.

The announcement comes amid an ongoing lawsuit between the board and its former chief executive officer, Stacey Ferreira, who's been on administrative leave since last year.