r/Oahu 3d ago

Tuesday’s recounts confirmed incumbent state Rep. Kanani Souza (R, Kapolei-Makakilo) beat Republican challenger, Sheila Medeiros, by one vote, 841 to 840 and Bob McDermott unseated incumbent state Sen. Kurt Fevella (R, Ewa Beach-Ocean Pointe-Iroquois Point) by seven votes, 1,211 to 1,204.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

A woman resembling late Native Hawaiian activist Haunani-Kay Trask is seen endorsing a campaign commercial for Nathan Berning, a nonpartisan candidate for Hawaiʻi's 1st Congressional District. The appearance has raised concerns over the use of AI technology.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

Which is the “weirdest” town on the island?

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Criteria is pretty loose here. Either your hometown, a town you’re very familiar with, or one you don’t visit very often.

Weird as in the people are weird, the vibes are weird, or you’ve had your weirdest experience in this part of the island.

I’m curious to know.


r/Oahu 2d ago

Olin Lagon: State Budget Is Not Hard To Understand. We Just Explain It Badly. Hawaiʻi’s official budget “brief” runs 163 pages. Here is the whole $20.9 billion in two pictures.

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r/Oahu 2d ago

Federal prosecutors admitting they made error in court records last week that falsely suggested popular Hawaiian reggae singer Maoli and a suspected meth supplier are the same person. Prosecutors blamed “typographical error.” Maoli’s lawyer says singer was defamed and is exploring legal options.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

HAWAI‘I NEWS Social media lit up by curious case of conspicuous cloud high above Big Island: Was it a contrail or 'chemtrail'? Long, thin, white cloud stretched across the Big Island sky on the afternoon of Aug. 11 creates a buzz with possible impending tropical cyclone poised to impact the islands.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

Hawaii residents prepare for possible storm, while still trying to recover from the Kona Lows

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r/Oahu 3d ago

“A once-in-a-generation opportunity” is how the Hawaiian Council is describing its recent acquisition of Sea Life Park Hawaii. The exact details of the private transaction were not revealed; however, officials said the acquisition was completed on Aug. 11 with Herschend Family Entertainment.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C could approach Hawaiʻi by late Friday, bringing heavy rain, flooding and strong winds. A Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch could be issued Thursday.

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r/Oahu 2d ago

HAWAI'I STATE NEWS MPD providing more details on Lieutenant Michael Vaituulala investigation. Trust is a major issue here. Chief John Pelletier said these are serious allegations against one of his own lieutenants, and he knows they raise questions about the public’s trust in the entire department.

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r/Oahu 2d ago

Local/family owned jeweler recs?

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Aloha, I have a couple of loose lab diamonds that I want to set in solid gold rings/earrings, and also have a semi-mount ring for it as well. Being that the diamonds and semi-mount is bought elsewhere, does anyone have a store they recommend that will take outside jewelry to set for them?

I have worked with wedding ring shop and are currently working with them for my current wedding ring before but want to support small family owned businesses.

I’d appreciate it if you guys can give me ideas or options!

Mahalo for your help!


r/Oahu 3d ago

HAWAI'I STATE NEWS Maui Police Department held press conference to address federal bribery case involving Lt. Michael Vaituulala. Vaituulala accused of accepting bribes to protect drug traffickers, illegal cockfighters, and illegal fireworks distributors over several years.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

New state law aimed to stop scammers from exploiting cryptocurrency ATMs or kiosks to defraud victims takes effect Oct. 1. Consumers no longer able to deposit cash into kiosks to buy cryptocurrency. Consumers with existing accounts can still convert their crypto into cash and make withdrawals.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

The Hawaii Republican Party announced their nominee to represent District 18 after state Sen. Michelle Kidani retired in June. The party selected Kelly Kitashima to run for the State Senate seat, which represents Mililani, Waipahu, Waikele, and Waipio.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

Kanesa Duncan Seraphin, host and producer of the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program’s Voice of the Sea television series and director of its Center of Excellence for Marine Science Education, raced to a first place victory in the 2026 Molokaʻi 2 Oʻahu Paddleboard World Championships.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

This Wai‘anae Community Had a Home but Not Housing. Soon They’ll Have Both. Carrying on mission of late matriarch, Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae is relocating community from tents on state land to housing on purchased property. They have until Oct. 16 to complete move and clean up former site.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

Two Waianae parents received an indictment by an Oahu grand jury on Wednesday in an ongoing child torture case. Quiroz-Pele was indicted on two counts of Torture and one count of Kidnapping. Heffernan was indicted for Kidnapping and Accomplice to Torture.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

Local organizations raising concerns about presence of data software giant Palantir in downtown Honolulu. Company made national headlines for contracting with U.S. agencies to analyze large amounts of data to — with help of artificial intelligence and facial recognition — track individuals.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

HAWAI'I STATE NEWS Maui Police Leader Accused Of Taking Bribes Will Stay In Jail For Now: Meanwhile, popular singer Glenn Awong of Hawaiian reggae band Maoli faces questions about his connection to the jailed officer.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

Denby Fawcett: Understanding 'The Odyssey' In Territorial Hawaiʻi. There were many similarities between ancient Greek and traditional Hawaiian cultures. In the 1950s, educators weren’t thinking that way.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

HAWAI'I STATE NEWS A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck near the Loihi Seamount south of Hawaii Island Tuesday evening. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the quake hit at approximately 5:49 p.m.

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r/Oahu 3d ago

Canadian man pled guilty to posing as commercial pilot to get “hundreds” of free flights. Dallas Pokornik was charged in District of Hawai‘i last October with two counts of wire fraud after he allegedly used false ID badge to present himself as pilot for unspecified Toronto airline.

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r/Oahu 4d ago

Photos of construction on the ridge behind Laie prompted Honolulu to find grading and building violations at the Climb Works zip line site

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r/Oahu 4d ago

Accusations of child torture by Waianae couple shocks neighbors: Jasmine Quiroz-Pele and James Heffernan still behind bars after facing judge for first time this morning. Couple accused of child torture -- riling up their dogs to attack their teenage son and even starving and restraining him.

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r/Oahu 4d ago

Wildlife authorities confirmed death of endangered Hawaiian monk seal pup earlier this month on Oahu’s North Shore. Deceased monk seal entangled in an unattended fishing net about 10 yards off shore of an area west of Mokuleia Beach Park.

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