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Shootz! From The Marathon To A Signing Santa, A Colorful Pre-Holiday Week Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! From The Marathon To A Signing Santa, A Colorful Pre-Holiday Week

Annual festivities light up the pre-dawn sky in Honolulu, and hearing-impaired kids get a treat.

US Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Hawaii Gun Licensing Requirements Creative Commons

US Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Hawaii Gun Licensing Requirements

The ruling comes in the the case of a man who was charged with carrying a gun without a license while hiking.

Who Should Be Trusted To Manage Remains Of Hawaiian Royals? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Who Should Be Trusted To Manage Remains Of Hawaiian Royals?

Proposals are floating for either the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or a private entity to take over at the Royal Mausoleum.

Shootz! Shaka Santa And Tutu Mele Show Up Early For The City Lights Parade David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Shaka Santa And Tutu Mele Show Up Early For The City Lights Parade

Exquisite scenes from Cirque Du Soleil, an airport sunset and the North Shore surf.

Has Tulsi Gabbard Bid Hawaii A Last Aloha? Screenshot/2024

Has Tulsi Gabbard Bid Hawaii A Last Aloha?

The former elected official representing the islands has rarely been seen here lately as she goes all in for Donald Trump.

Fix It: ‘Tis The Season For … Busted Public Bathrooms? (Denise Antolini/Civil Beat/2024)

Fix It: ‘Tis The Season For … Busted Public Bathrooms?

The early results of our Fix It! initiative are in, and there’s an emerging pattern.

Shootz! Quiet Moments Before The Holiday Season Kicks Into Full Gear David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Quiet Moments Before The Holiday Season Kicks Into Full Gear

From the beaches to construction sites, sunrises to the annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving meal, Oahu was a picture of calm before the winter tourist storm.

Former State Archaeologist Faces Ethics Probe Into Revolving Door Allegation Civil Beat/2011

Former State Archaeologist Faces Ethics Probe Into Revolving Door Allegation

Law requires state workers to wait a year before doing work for pay before former agency.

Shootz! A Birthday Celebration Fit For A King David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! A Birthday Celebration Fit For A King

Catching the tradewinds, police promotions, lighting up Honolulu Hale and promoting a proposed empty homes tax.

Shootz! Autumn Scenes Of Veterans Day,  Persimmons And Holiday Preparations Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Autumn Scenes Of Veterans Day, Persimmons And Holiday Preparations

Service members were honored by Native Hawaiian dancers, a flyover and a parade that included young ukulele players.