"Well, first, let's just be clear. Maduro was a brutal dictator. No one's missing him in Venezuela, but by kidnapping him, violating international law, and having absolutely zero plan as to what comes next or any kind of exit strategy for the United States,

DHS told Hawaii News Now the following statement: “A total of 82,229 households received the one-time temporary Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program (HEFAP) benefit. A total of $8,230,599.11 was expunged. The total utilization rate for the one-time emergency HEFAP benefit through November and December was 79.63%.”

Hawaii lawmakers are set to consider a series of insurance-related bills during the upcoming legislative session, including proposals to make the insurance commissioner an elected position and measures aimed at stabilizing the property insurance market, according to a report from BestWire.

Everything you need to know about the nation’s first “Green Fee” a levy designed to help navigate the impacts of climate change.

Insurance giant HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health, which owns several major hospitals, have agreed to join forces in one of the biggest mergers in Hawaii history.

A federal appeals court blocked Hawaii's new tax on cruises and other travel accommodations just one day before it was meant to go into effect at the start of 2026.

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors closed out the weekend with a road game against UC San Diego on Saturday. Hawaii came into the game following a big 43-point win on Thursday and tried to recreate that performance.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaii Island man pleaded guilty to possession of firearms and ammunition. Vernon Santiago, 45, pleaded guilty to possession of firearms and ammunition. According to court records, Santiago has a prior federal felony conviction from 2005 for a similar offense and served 15 months in federal prison.

On December 31, the Ninth Appellate Court partially blocked implementation of Hawaii’s “Green Fee” — a climate change-related tax — ahead of the state’s plan to fully enforce it starting January 1, 2026.