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Is Hawaii’s historic investment in affordable housing paying off?
Hawai’i’s Legislature made a historic investment in affordable housing in 2022, betting that $300 million would make a dent in the state’s affordability crisis. Two and a half years later, initial results are encouraging: About 2,000 units priced below market rates are in the...
A deadly accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows
HONOLULU (AP) — In recent years, occasions large and small — parties, Super Bowls, mixed martial arts fights, even Thanksgiving — have provided a reason for residents across Hawaii to set off illegal fireworks. The increasingly sophisticated displays, loved by some and loathed...
Rescuers find gruesome scene at a Honolulu home after a fireworks blast kills 3, injures over 20
Emergency crews arrived to a chaotic and gruesome scene in a Honolulu neighborhood after a large New Year's firework tipped over after being lit and ignited a fiery, shrapnel-studded blast that killed three people and injured more than 20 others, several of them critically. Two women...
Poole's 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left lifts Wizards to a 113-110 win over Hornets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Poole's 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds remaining lifted the Washington Wizards to a 113-110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. In a matchup of two of the league's worst teams, the Wizards (5-23) beat Charlotte (7-23) for the second straight...
Hawaii hemp growers say new state rules will put them out of business
Gov. Josh Green’s approval of new regulations for CBD products, touted as a win for locally grown hemp, actually represents a major setback for the industry, local hemp farmers and CBD processors say. The new regulations limit the allowable level of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol,...
Charlotte finally gets starting five on the floor, only to lose Brandon Miller to sprained ankle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For at least three quarters, the Charlotte Hornets had their projected starting five on the floor together for the first time this season. And then, another brutal injury. Hornets forward Brandon Miller left Monday night’s 121-108 loss to the...
With LaMelo Ball's return, Hornets have all 5 starters on floor for first time this season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball returned to action Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, meaning the Charlotte Hornets had all five starters on the floor at the same time for the first time this season. Ball missed the previous seven games with a strained calf. ...
Tiafoe returns to Charlotte's arena to watch Cavs and Hornets after playing Alcaraz in exhibition
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Frances Tiafoe wore a Charlotte Hornets jersey when he beat Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition tennis match. A day later, Tiafoe returned to the Spectrum Center to watch the Hornets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Tiafoe hit souvenir...
Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — Taiwan's president visited a U.S. State Department-funded think tank and educational institution Sunday on the second day of a two-day visit to Hawaii that's part of a Pacific island tour that has already triggered criticism from Beijing. Lai Ching-te met and...
Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 20 points and nine assists, De'Andre Hunter added 18 points and the Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss 107-104 on Saturday night. Onyeka Okongwu added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won...
