05/13/2026

Hawaii Lawmakers Vote on Bill Slashing Solar Tax Credits Amid Budget Crisis

Hawaii's Legislature is advancing SB 3125, which would cap and phase out the state's key solar tax credit by 2029 to fund tax relief for low-income residents amid a $3 billion deficit. Solar industry leaders warn the move could halt new projects and jeopardize jobs, clashing with the state's 2045 clean energy mandate. As votes loom, the fate of Hawaii's rooftop solar boom hangs in the balance.

May 13

Pahoa Man Charged in Big Island Fumigation Burglaries

Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a 49-year-old Pahoa man for burglarizing homes during fumigation, including a Hilo residence tented for pests. Tyson Kyle Prim faces multiple felony charges with $111,000 bail after stolen goods were targeted in Puna and South Hilo. Authorities recovered items and warn residents to secure valuables during treatments.

May 13

Hawaii Surf Team Claims Gold at ISA World Juniors in El Salvador

Hawaii's young surfers dominated the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Surf City, El Salvador, clinching team gold with four individual medals. Riders from Oahu's North Shore led the charge, showcasing progressive surfing that outpaced international rivals. The victory underscores Hawaii's enduring supremacy in the sport.

May 13

Kahuku, Saint Louis Set for Epic Hawaii Open Division Title Clash

May 13

Hawaii 'Bows Stun Top Seed, Punch NCAA Regional Ticket

May 13

UH Tuition Freeze Ends: 2% Hikes Hit Hawaii Students in Fall 2025

After four years of frozen rates, University of Hawaii undergraduates face 2% tuition increases starting this fall, the first rise since 2018. The move aims to address rising costs amid Hawaii's high living expenses, but students worry it strains local families. Community colleges remain steady, except at Manoa law school.

May 13

Hawaii confirms 4th dengue case as DOH urges Oahu residents to eliminate standing water

The Hawaii Department of Health has identified a fourth travel-related dengue virus case on Oahu in 2026, prompting state officials to warn residents about mosquito breeding risks following recent storms. While all current cases remain travel-related with low local transmission risk, health officials are urging residents to eliminate standing water around homes and workplaces to prevent a potential outbreak.

May 13

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 13

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 13

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 13

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 13

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 13

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 13

Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch

Dante Fowler Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks after DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly convinced him he could win a Super Bowl with the team. Fowler and Lawrence were teammates on the Dallas Cowboys from 2022-2023.

May 13

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer

May 13

Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed

May 13

Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates

May 13

Penn State Football Undergoes Changes in Campbell's First Four Months

May 13