A Hawaii County law came into force in January 2026 that bans the feeding of feral cats on county property. We examine why.

The Hawaiian concept of “kahu” is the belief that people don’t own their pets — instead, they protect and care for these animals. Whether you need help covering pet bills related to an unexpected ...

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This is the amusing moment a pet dog sings along with the tsunami warning sirens in Hawaii. Footage captured by Gayle shows her English Springer Spaniel, Sammy, howling along with the alarm signalling ...

Half of Gen Z Americans consider themselves mom and dad — to their pet, according to new research. Older generations don’t. From a companion to their literal child, different generations approach pet ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - An Oregon man sailing solo to Hawaii is entering week two of his journey. He said he was inspired to make a change after he was diagnosed with a spinal condition that could ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - To kick off National Pet Week, the Hawaii Pet Expo is celebrating all animals this weekend. The Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association (HVMA) is holding the free expo at the ...

The teens pleaded no contest and were ordered to spend a night in jail Lesley Cosme Torres is a writer at PEOPLE covering crime. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2025. Her work has previously ...

A man is facing ten years in prison after he and a friend allegedly stole and killed a pet pig in Hawaii last year. Jayden Jarnesky-Magana, 19, has pleaded "no contest" to charges of first-degree ...

A Hawaiian teenager is facing up to 10 years in prison after he and pal stole a woman’s pet pig and slaughtered it to cheat their way into a $1,000 hunting contest prize. Jayden Jarnesky-Magana, 19, ...

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