The Associated Press
The Associated Press is one of the largest and most trusted sources of independent newsgathering, supplying a steady stream of news to its members, international subscribers and commercial customers. Founded in 1846, AP is neither privately owned nor government-funded; instead, it's a not-for-profit news cooperative owned by its American newspaper and broadcast members.
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Hawaiʻi authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks after a tragic explosion last New Year's Eve killed six people. -
The law takes effect at the start of the new year and carries fines of up to $50 for a first offense and $500 thereafter. -
Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaiʻi rallied for a 35-31 victory over California in the Hawaiʻi Bowl on Wednesday night. -
A federal judge's ruling allows Hawaiʻi's new tourist tax, which includes a levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026. The tax aims to raise funds to address climate change issues like eroding shorelines and wildfires. -
Kansei Matsuzawa has become a standout in college football with his impressive kicking skills. He earned first-team status as an Associated Press All-American. -
UH teammates Timmy Chang and Nick Rolovich will face off when Hawaiʻi takes on California in the Hawaiʻi Bowl. -
Pearl Harbor survivor and U.S. Navy veteran Ira “Ike” Schab has died. He was 105. -
Tua Tagovailoa could be the NFL’s next quarterback reclamation project. Now that he’s been benched by the Dolphins, Tagovailoa’s future in Miami is uncertain. -
The U.S. Justice Department is suing four more states as part of its effort to collect detailed voting data and other election information across the country. The lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaiʻi, Massachusetts and Nevada were filed in federal court on Thursday. So far, 18 states and one county in Georgia have been sued as part of the department's widespread efforts. -
Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base’s waterfront. But today only 12 are still alive.
