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Bali to Biarritz: Surf spot overcrowding and the fight to protect the essence of catching a wave

Invented in Hawaii, surfing gained popularity in the United States and Australia in the 1950s before becoming a global phenomenon. Now practiced in more than 150 countries, its spread has been driven by media and tourism. Surf tourism involves travelling to destinations to catch waves, either with a surfboard or…

The Conversation

‘Big, beautiful’ budget reconciliation package passes Senate - Roll Call

Senate Republicans pushed a mammoth budget reconciliation bill through their chamber Tuesday morning over vehement Democratic objections.

Roll Call

Hawaii's governor signs bills cracking down on illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's explosion

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has signed five bills cracking down on the rampant use of illegal fireworks in the islands

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Satellites trace a triangle above Gemini North Telescope | Space photo of the day for June 30, 2025

The satellites were seen in the night skies near the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.

Space

Purple heart army veteran self-deports after 50 years from ‘country I fought for’

Green card holder Sae Joon Park left for South Korea after saying he was being targeted by Trump administration

The Guardian - US

Deribit and SignalPlus Launch “The Summer Chase” Trading Competition 2025 Featuring a $300,000+ USDC Prize Pool

Panama City, Panama, June 26th, 2025, Chainwire

International Business Times

A must-see for travel and B&W photographers: Olaf Heine's book "Hawai'i"

Photographer Olaf Heine's latest project portrays the Aloha State through evocative imagery

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The Promise and Pitfalls of Justice Barrett's Skrmetti Concurrence

Justice Barrett rehabilitates Footnote 4, gives credence to Justice Kennedy's animus jurisprudence, and all but says that gays who were affected by a "legacy of de jure discrimination" are a suspect class.

Reason

Disney’s live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ loses a star as ‘big Hawaiian dude’ family confirms death

One of my favorite people in the movie.

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Group tries to stop state from demolishing famed Hawaii staircase that has become popular with influencers

The Friends of Haʻikū Stairs, a nonprofit lobbying to retain the scenic structure, filed a lawsuit to reverse the decision to demolish the stairs.

The Independent UK

David Hekili Kenui Bell death: Lilo & Stitch star dies

Actor played Big Hawaiian Dude in the 2025 live action film

The Independent UK

Fast-moving brush fire on Hawaii's Maui island evacuates about 50 people. No structures have burned

About 50 residents on Hawaii's Maui island evacuated their homes as a fast-moving brush fire fueled by strong winds encroached on their rural community

The Independent UK

My New Verfassungsblog Article On "The Nondelegation Case Against Trump's New Travel Ban"

It explains why a nondelegation challenge could work and deserves to win, despite Trump v. Hawaii.

Reason

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again with lava reaching more than 330 feet

Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the fountains of lava were likely to go higher

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Mills' homecoming on hold after taking on Hawai'i gig?

Australian sport royalty Patty Mills is the new Hawai'i men's basketball GM, throwing doubt into whether the NBA veteran will end his playing career in the NBL.

Fortune

SINKs need to earn at least $81,000 to live comfortably in America's cheapest state—the most expensive require an $120,000 salary

Hawaii is the state where single adults need to earn the most to feel financially comfortable, while West Virginia is the most affordable.

Reason

The Nondelegation Case Against Trump's Massive New Travel Ban

Trump v. Hawaii may block a challenge based on unconstitutional discrimination. But it does not preclude a nondelegation case. Other recent developments may actually bolster that approach.

The Independent UK

A US territory's colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship

A criminal case in Alaska involving nearly a dozen people born in American Samoa is highlighting concerns about birthright citizenship and voting by people who are not U.S. citizens, issues that have been prominent in the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term

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The Independent UK

Soldier killed pregnant wife with a machete before dumping her body in the trash

After the killing, Dewayne Johnson II reported his wife missing, then joined search parties looking for her

The Independent UK

Judge denies privacy in divorce case of Maui doctor charged with attempting to kill his wife

A judge has denied a request to keep proceedings private in a divorce case for a Hawaii anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife on a hiking trail

Kiplinger

Hawaii Approves First-of-its-Kind 'Green Fee' for Tourists: What to Know

Your trip to the Aloha State could be a bit more expensive next year. Here's why

The Independent UK

Remember Zika virus? Hawaii confirms case after six years of no known exposures

The Independent UK

Police in Hawaii accused of arresting sober drivers to meet DUI quota: ‘I was pretty scared, pretty terrified’

From 2022 through 2024, Honolulu police arrested 127 people who had a blood-alcohol content level of 0.000 after a breath or blood test for driving under the influence, according to the lawsuit

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‘Stop arresting innocent people!’: Hawaii cops face lawsuit for purposeful false arrests

It seems like you didn't have to be drunk to get a DUI.

The Independent UK

Lawsuit says Honolulu police arrest sober drivers in focus on arrests for impaired driving

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii has filed a lawsuit alleging Honolulu police officers are arresting sober drivers in an overzealous focus on making drunk-driving arrests

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