Maui wildfire settlement clears Hawaii Supreme Court hurdle

ANDREW VLIET / SPECIAL TO THE HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER An aerial view of destroyed structures six months after the devastating wildfire on August 8th that destroyed much of Lahaina. A stalled $4 billion Maui wildfire litigation settlement has been …

Hawaii Supreme Court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to move forward

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Supreme Court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to move forward. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or …

Missing swimmer found dead after drowning at China Walls in Hawaii Kai

HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department rescued a missing swimmer off of China Walls in Hawaii Kai on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The incident was reported at approximately 6:11 p.m., with HFD crews arriving at the scene at 6:17 p.m …

Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can’t bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui’s catastrophic 2023 wildfire, the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century. The move allows a $4 billion …

Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed

Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2025: The Top Gift Cards To Romantic Experiences In Hawaii

A couple in the ocean off Oahu, Hawaii. getty The fear of getting your significant other the wrong thing on Valentine’s Day can cause some serious anxiety. Why deal with that when you could give them a gift card instead? Also, if you are looking for a last …

Hawaii AG leads coalition taking stance against Trump’s federal buyout plan

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez is leading a coalition of 21 state AGs standing with American federal employees in a challenge to the Trump administration’s federal “buyout” plan. An amicus brief was filed on Sunday …

Like Hawaii, But Without The Flight Time & Expense: These Cheap Coastal Towns Are Warm & Sunny In Winter & Spring

Dreaming of sunny days, warm sand beneath your feet, and ocean breezes? While Hawaii might be at the top of everyone’s travel list, the flight time and cost can be a hurdle. Luckily, you don’t need to cross the ocean to find a coastal paradise. Here are …

Hawaii Considers Gambling Legalization to Strengthen Economy

Late last month, we reported that Hawaii will likely make another push for legalizing gambling this year. There are several proposals calling for the legalization of gambling in the state, namely, SB1569 and its twin bill HB1308. Separately, a proposal …

Hawaii health system to lay off nearly 100 workers

The Queen's Health Systems in Honolulu is eliminating nearly 100 positions across the organization, affecting about 1% of its workforce, the Honolulu Star Advertiser reported Feb. 7. The six-hospital system, which has about 9,500 employees, did not …