Rep. Ed Case asks Hegseth about reports military may sever ties with HPU
U.S. Rep. Ed Case is asking the Pentagon about recent reports that it is seeking to end tuition…
Pentagon mulls ending tuition assistance at HPU
The Pentagon is mulling terminating tuition assistance to service members attending dozens of universities, including Hawaii Pacific University.…
World War II nisei soldiers receive posthumous promotions
Seven soldiers from the islands who were expelled from University of Hawaii’s Reserve Officer Training Corps for their…
Borreca’s final column reflects on Hawaii’s major politicos — and political promises made
Never let anyone tell you politics doesn’t matter. Hawaii has been shaped by the political battles, ranging from…
In 2026, Hawaii will see a busy election, more rail construction, economic uncertainty
Hawaii’s 2026 is sure to feature a busy election season with many state and county seats on the…
Space Force gets leadership change in Hawaii as commander promoted
The first leader of the U.S. Space Force’s Pacific command officially ended his tenure in Hawaii on Friday…
Japan, South Korea nationals charged for exporting gun parts
A man from Japan and another from South Korea are facing federal criminal charges for allegedly setting up…
Korean convenience store chain coming to Hawaii
A convenience store chain with about 18,500 locations in South Korea is coming to Hawaii. Local real estate…
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority under scrutiny amid allegations of hostile work environment
A state senator and some Hawai‘i Tourism Authority board members and former staff say the two main state…
Rearview Mirror: Isle residents recall visits to Rome and the Vatican
Pope Francis died last week. Several readers told me they had met him or other popes, or had…
On Politics: Agree to agree that fed chaos will hurt isle economy
It must be a first: This is not the time to worry because of a disagreement — instead,…