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The Friday Crossword: Hawaiian Mythology How much do you know about Hawaiian gods and ancient stories?

How much do you know about Hawaiian gods and ancient stories?

06.03.2026 23:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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State Agrees To Settle Lawsuit Over Oʻahu Jail Suicide Lawyers for the defense and prosecution called the jail to warn that a prisoner was suicidal. Then the inmate hanged himself in a cell.

Lawyers for the defense and prosecution called the jail to warn that a prisoner was suicidal. Then the inmate hanged himself in a cell.

06.03.2026 21:23 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Opinion: New Insights About Hawaiʻi From An Archive In San Francisco The Sutro Library holds a large manuscript collection that once belonged to a wealthy Brit whose hobby was Pacific exploration.

The Sutro Library holds a large manuscript collection that once belonged to a wealthy Brit whose hobby was Pacific exploration.

06.03.2026 20:20 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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People In Crisis Still Keep Their Guns. Can Hawaiʻi Change That? Lawmakers want to raise awareness about the state's red flag law, which has been virtually unused in the last six years — despite a significant increase in gun deaths.

Lawmakers want to raise awareness about the state's red flag law, which has been virtually unused in the last six years — despite a significant increase in gun deaths.

06.03.2026 18:41 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Maui Wildfire Lawyers Vying For $1 Billion Payday A Hawaiʻi judge may be the one to decide what legal fees are reasonable under state law.

A Hawaiʻi judge may be the one to decide what legal fees are reasonable under state law.

06.03.2026 17:38 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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North Kona’s Primary Aquifer Provides Plenty Of Water — For Now The Keauhou aquifer's current usage leaves room for more development, but a changing climate could significantly undercut that.

The Keauhou aquifer's current usage leaves room for more development, but a changing climate could significantly undercut that.

06.03.2026 01:48 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Push Back On Green’s Plan To Defer Tax Cuts A proposal floated by House Finance Chair Chris Todd would continue much of the tax relief that was promised in 2024.

A proposal floated by House Finance Chair Chris Todd would continue much of the tax relief that was promised in 2024.

05.03.2026 23:25 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Aia Ke Hoʻoweliweli ʻIa Nei Ke Ola O Nā Kānaka E Hoʻopiʻi Nei Iā Nā Kula ʻO Kamehameha Makemake kekahi ʻohana o ka hihia e waiho ka ʻaha hoʻokolokolo a huna nā inoa o nā lālā ʻohana. Makemake ʻo Nā Kula ʻo Kamehameha e hōʻike ahuwale ʻia nā inoa.

Makemake kekahi ʻohana o ka hihia e waiho ka ʻaha hoʻokolokolo a huna nā inoa o nā lālā ʻohana. Makemake ʻo Nā Kula ʻo Kamehameha e hōʻike ahuwale ʻia nā inoa.

05.03.2026 21:23 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Panic Buttons In Schools: $7 Million Effort Is Delayed A Year The state entered into a contract to provide panic buttons to Hawaiʻi schools two years ago, but DOE campuses still don't have access to the technology.

The state entered into a contract to provide panic buttons to Hawaiʻi schools two years ago, but DOE campuses still don't have access to the technology.

05.03.2026 20:19 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Opinion: This Battle Of The Bullies Is Laughably Absurd Sen. Donna Kim and HGEA Director Randy Perreira each say the other is abusive. They should each look in the mirror.

Sen. Donna Kim and HGEA Director Randy Perreira each say the other is abusive. They should each look in the mirror.

05.03.2026 18:41 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Word Row: March 5 Another six-letter challenge. You can do it.

Another six-letter challenge. You can do it.

05.03.2026 17:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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FEMA Maui Fire Aid Delayed By Top Trump Official, Senators Say Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's policy of personally reviewing large grants held up a request to renew emergency housing aid on Maui, a new report says.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's policy of personally reviewing large grants held up a request to renew emergency housing aid on Maui, a new report says.

05.03.2026 01:49 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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After A Lawsuit, USDA Agrees To Share Climate Risk Data With Farmers Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.

Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.

04.03.2026 23:25 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Locals Were Crowded Out Of This Kauaʻi Beach. That May Change Soon Years in the making, the transfer of Hā‘ena Beach Park from the county to the state is intended to alleviate longstanding parking issues and reclaim access for residents. 

Years in the making, the transfer of Hā‘ena Beach Park from the county to the state is intended to alleviate longstanding parking issues and reclaim access for residents. 

04.03.2026 21:23 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Iran War Puts Tulsi Gabbard, Regime Change Critic, In An Awkward Spot The former Hawaiʻi congresswoman was an outspoken critic of U.S.-led regime change wars. Then she went to work for Trump.

The former Hawaiʻi congresswoman was an outspoken critic of U.S.-led regime change wars. Then she went to work for Trump.

04.03.2026 20:19 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Word Search: World Capitals Take a trip around the world with this one.

Take a trip around the world with this one.

04.03.2026 18:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Government Funds Hilo Shelter Without Safety Exits Or Fire Inspection Hale Maluhia provides emergency shelter to vulnerable women but has never been inspected by county fire inspectors. Staff say the units are safe.

Hale Maluhia provides emergency shelter to vulnerable women but has never been inspected by county fire inspectors. Staff say the units are safe.

04.03.2026 17:37 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Tough Times’: Honolulu Mayor Wants To Cut Vacant Jobs To Save $50 Million After years of budget increases as the city emerged from the pandemic, this year the mayor proposed a lower budget than last year’s.

After years of budget increases as the city emerged from the pandemic, this year the mayor proposed a lower budget than last year’s.

04.03.2026 03:26 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Embezzler Or Victim? Native Hawaiian Contractor’s Family Fights Back In various court filings, Christopher Dawson's sister is pushing back against the DOJ narrative that he swindled a federal program meant to help his people.

In various court filings, Christopher Dawson's sister is pushing back against the DOJ narrative that he swindled a federal program meant to help his people.

03.03.2026 10:13 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Stakes Have Never Been Higher For Maui Planning Department The third Maui County planning director in three years plans to prioritize post-wildfire rebuilding and tackle complex local issues.

The third Maui County planning director in three years plans to prioritize post-wildfire rebuilding and tackle complex local issues.

03.03.2026 10:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Word Row: March 3 Five letters. Six chances. A whole lot of fun.

Five letters. Six chances. A whole lot of fun.

03.03.2026 10:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Aloha By Zippy’s Stadium? Oʻahu Venue Naming Rights Could Be At Play To raise revenue for its redevelopment, officials of the Hālawa arena want to join the legions of mainland sports venues named for corporate sponsors.

To raise revenue for its redevelopment, officials of the Hālawa arena want to join the legions of mainland sports venues named for corporate sponsors.

03.03.2026 10:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Inspectors Let ‘Lightly Infested’ Goods Into State. Lawmakers Want It To End Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is probing the department for evidence of what he believes to be a 'shadow policy' of favoring industries the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is in charge of regulating.

Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is probing the department for evidence of what he believes to be a 'shadow policy' of favoring industries the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is in charge of regulating.

03.03.2026 10:13 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Word Flower: March 2 This one will keep your brain buzzing for a little while.

This one will keep your brain buzzing for a little while.

02.03.2026 10:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Thirty Meter Telescope Is Still Alive — For Now The TMT project is back under consideration for federal support, but it must complete a final design phase without taxpayer assistance.

The TMT project is back under consideration for federal support, but it must complete a final design phase without taxpayer assistance.

02.03.2026 10:13 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Kidney Nonprofit Charged Taxpayers ‘Outrageous’ Prices For Covid Tests Following Civil Beat’s reporting, the nonprofit is enlisting outside help to review its books.  

Following Civil Beat’s reporting, the nonprofit is enlisting outside help to review its books.  

02.03.2026 10:13 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Makana Eyre: We Deserve To Know Who’s Challenging Kamehameha Schools’ Policy It seems only fair that the process should unfold with full transparency.

It seems only fair that the process should unfold with full transparency.

02.03.2026 10:13 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Hawaiʻi Attorney Accused Of Lying During Kealoha Trial Could Face Discipline Kevin Sumida could face punishment ranging from a private admonition to suspension. 

Kevin Sumida could face punishment ranging from a private admonition to suspension. 

02.03.2026 10:13 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Civil Cafe: 2026 Legislative Update The second installment of Civil Beat's 3-part legislative event series.

Get the recording/join us for this legislative panel discussion with updates on which key bills remain alive in Hawaiʻi. Free tickets! 🎟️

01.03.2026 23:49 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Sunday Mini: March 1 See how quickly you can fill in this mini crossword puzzle.

See how quickly you can fill in this mini crossword puzzle.

01.03.2026 10:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0