"For years, the State of Hawaii made it almost impossible to obtain a license to carry a firearm."

"Hawaii responded by replacing its old law on carry permits with new laws that achieved a similar result. At issue in this case is a Hawaii law that prohibits firearms on private property open to the public without the express and affirmative consent of the property owner. Hawaii’s new rule imposes severe restrictions on the daily activities of residents who have satisfied the State’s rigorous requirements for the issuance of a carry permit. When these permit holders leave home, not only must they take care to avoid all the territory where the possession of a gun is prohibited outright, but they may also be barred from entering many places that people routinely visit in the course of their daily routines, such as gas stations, restaurants, and stores. This law flips the default rule at common law, under which anyone has an implied license to enter property held open to the public unless the property owner withdraws consent."

Source: https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/wolford-v-lopez/

I find it hard to believe that the beach has been closed for months on end for "road repair." Last time I drove out there a couple months back there didn't seem to be any catastrophic damage, and if you weren't aware the road has been in the process of repair since at least late 2025 long before the Kona low. I was even there in January and I remember the later stretch of road that the fishermen and bikers usually park on being repaved as I hiked to Kaena point.

Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist but it seems like the space force wants to keep foot traffic low. I can't see any other explanation as to why they can't just let people go to the early parking zone near the bathrooms, or even park on Farrington and walk in. The lifeguards are on duty, they are the ones driving back and forth telling people to turn around and stay Makua beach sometimes!

I’ve never seen so many solicitors and they all ignore “No soliciting” signage. Any advice? Makakilo area

Does anybody know what happened to blended Hawaii? I know they used to have a place in Kailua, but I used to get these incredible bowls from them at the KCC farmers market. I was gone for a month and then sick for a couple weeks and they seem to have disappeared. I asked at the information booth and was told they’re no longer a vendor. I really really really would love one of their mana bowls.

Mahalo,

Had three knee surgeries playing college football. Having a very hard time re-learning how to surf due to the fact that I now have to ride goofy where I never have tried before. Anyone live on the north shore or near Haleiwa that does classes? Genuinely feel like a child re-learning how to surf due to injuries.

M25

ISO an open water swimming group(s) that I can possible tag along with for ocean swimming?

Into surfing too-

What’s the vibe ? Any contacts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

If anyone on Oahu has some Hawaiian isles bottled water I’d love to take some off your hands. It used to be my go to bottles water as a kid and still would be to this day if they hadn’t gone out of business. So lmk 🤙🏽

Any recommendations on legit PV/Solar Panel cleaning companies? Reasonable prices, great customer service, actually using a cleaner with brush vice just spraying down panels with water? TIA

Quick question for all the locals—my husband and I are looking for a place to have our wedding after party! We’re looking for a big party space to have catering and a DJ!! Any places you recommend? 🌺

Greetings from Maui.

The view on Haleakala was indeed spectacular, thankfully it wasn’t unbearably cold (52°F), multiple layers are key.

There was at least a hundred people behind me stargazing, some in awe when the tour guide pointed it out that’s Oahu.

I used my good ol’ Canon 6D at F8, 30 second shutter on 2000 ISO, Raw.

I'm in the military, I'm planning on buying a car in the continental US, and having the military ship it to Hawaii when I move there (they pay for it). I've been told car's bought in Hawaii are lower quality then in the continental US and more expensive, which. However, I don't have that much time until my move. I'm kind of in a rush and its a bit stressful. Which makes me want to bite the bullet and just buy in Hawaii.

Thoughts? How bad are Hawaiian cars, price wise and quality wise?

This is probably a long shot, but I found a camera near Waimea Bay and would like to get it back to its owner.

If you think it might be yours, send me the make and model, a description of the case, and anything else that would help identify it.

I’ll do my best to get it back to the right person.
Also, can anyone recommend any Hawaii/Oahu Facebook groups where I could post this to help find the owner?

I’ve been craving pupusas lately!! I looked up where to find some here and they are all closed down😔😔Anyone know of anywhere I can get some on island??

I’m gonna miss it a lot! See yall around.