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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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. -
Honolulu’s city council has authorized a $1 million settlement for the family of a 16-year-old boy shot and killed by police in 2021. The death of Iremamber Sykap highlighted local racism toward Micronesians amid a national focus on police use of force. -
The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui is famous for its ocean views and hosting The Sentry, a $20 million PGA Tour event. However, drought and a dispute over irrigation water have led to the cancellation of the event. -
Democratic Gov. Josh Green of Hawaiʻi predicts Americans will want a peacemaking leader by 2028. He says the “hand-to-hand combat” of partisan politics will struggle after President Donald Trump’s second term.
