Hawaii is a predominantly Democratic state, with a diverse population that has consistently voted for Democratic candidates in presidential elections since statehood in 1959. The state has a strong progressive political culture and a history of voting Democratic in recent elections. Hawaii has produced one US president, Barack Obama, who was born and raised in Honolulu and served as the …
Honolulu is considering shipping its trash off island for 10 years to address the challenge of what to do with the waste generated by almost 1 million residents and about half a million monthly visitors. The city has begun exploring the possibility through a request for information, which asks private companies whether they think the concept is feasible.
A 17-year-old kayaker named Kahiau Kawai was stranded in the Pacific Ocean for nearly 12 hours after his kayak capsized during his high school practice. Despite the treacherous conditions, Noland Keaulana, a lifeguard with the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department, tirelessly searched for him, eventually spotting the kayak and rescuing the teenager. Kahiau was taken to the hospital in serious but …
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