Hawai‘i Supreme Court upholds life sentence for man who murdered elderly landlord

Peter Grewer was convicted by a jury in 2021 of second-degree murder for stabbing his 67-year-old landlord Joeleen Hartman 17 times and killing her at her Kōloa home.

The Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will temporarily close starting Sept. 17 due to unforeseen mechanical issues, prompting swimmers to utilize the Waimea Swimming Pool.

Residents are encouraged to provide feedback that will guide critical investments in water infrastructure resilience, addressing long-term challenges such as aging infrastructure and climate change impacts

The public can submit testimony on the proposed amendments before or during the Sept. 24 meeting.

Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works advises residents to leave their bins out if their trash is not collected by 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16; pickup is anticipated to be completed Sept. 17.

Winners from the Kauaʻi Junior Championship include, Leo Saito from Hilo, Ethan Nakatsukasa from Honolulu, Madison Sur from Honolulu, Tay-Lina Nakagawa from Honolulu and Mia Nakaoka from Mililani.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green proclaims Sept. 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day in Hawaiʻi, commemorating signing of U.S. Constitution in 1787 and highlighting enduring importance of constitutional governance throughout Hawaiʻi’s history.

Because Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth are often excluded from national health surveys, their risks can be hidden in broader datasets.

The high-resolution maps are a game-changer for tracking crops, assessing land use, responding to emergencies, and supporting food security in the state.

Power restoration efforts are underway on the west side following an auto accident that toppled a utility pole, leaving residents without electricity.

Recognizing the early signs of psychosis in teens and young adults is key to helping them get the care and support they need, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health.

The Hawaiʻi-Philippines Business Economic Council will host a panel for employers interested in learning about J-1 visas over Zoom on Tuesday as part of its monthly series, “Talk Story Sessions.”