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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The Supreme Court has struck down a Hawaiʻi law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into places such as stores and hotels. It's the high court's latest ruling backing Second Amendment rights. -
Father's Day is approaching, and what do dads who are chefs want for their ideal Father's Day meal? Well, many say it's more about family than food. Roy Yamaguchi is founder of Hawaiʻi-style Roy's Restaurants. He prefers a family-style meal like shabu shabu. He wants everyone to gather and contribute, and would love some help with prep. And nobody should feel pressure to impress the chef. For these chefs, it's all about being together. -
Seventeen-year-old Akemi Higa is part of a youthful wave in the U.S. women's flag football team pipeline. This shift comes as the sport gains popularity, especially with its Olympic debut set for the 2028 LA Games. -
Longtime Associated Press journalist David Briscoe has died at 82. He chronicled the collapse of Ferdinand Marcos’ rule and the rise of democracy in the Philippines. -
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people. Most of the deaths occurred in Sarangani province due to a landslide. The quake struck Monday, causing buildings to collapse and triggering small tsunamis. -
Recent allegations against César Chavez have sparked a renewed focus on Filipino contributions to the U.S. farmworker movement. Lawyers in Hawaiʻi are highlighting Pablo Manlapit, Hawaiʻi's first Filipino lawyer, who organized plantation workers for equal pay and an eight-hour workday. -
Prosecutors say the killings of three men on Hawaiʻi Island were “especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.” Jacob Baker has been charged with murder in the deaths of three men over the age of 60. -
Kīlauea has hit a record number of lava fountaining episodes for any one eruption from the volcano. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says that Monday marked fountaining episode 48 since the latest on-and-off eruption began in December 2024. -
The Sentry is moving its title sponsorship across the Pacific Ocean from Kapalua to Torrey Pines in California. The PGA Tour says The Sentry will be played January 27-30 at Torrey Pines. -
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men has been apprehended after a massive search of Hawaiʻi Island. Police say they deployed “significant resources” to find 36-year-old Jacob Baker.
