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“You have to realize that if you check out Chinatown, there is not one corporate store like McDonalds or Subway, so it’s very hard to document everything you’re doing.”
The bridges will remain open, but lanes may be shut down.
Applicants should have expertise in construction, land use, rail systems, finance, and procurement.
“He called himself ‘Ocean’ and ‘Wavy, Wavy’ because he loved the water. And that’s just his personality.”
Maui wildfire survivors unable to pay their electric bills receive some relief as of Tuesday.
Lots of activities and events are planned across the state to celebrate the holiday.
The airport segment is scheduled to open in fall 2025.
The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization released a new report on Tuesday identifying potential opportunities to diversify the state’s economy to create long-term stability and support growth beyond tourism.
Anyone with any information should call Honolulu CrimeStoppers.
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With Tuesday marking National Wildland Firefighter Day, the National Park Service is putting out a call to hire more wildland firefighters.
She claims she was treated differently because she’s a woman.
Honolulu police have opened an investigation after a fiery car crash in Maili triggered a power outage on Tuesday afternoon, according to Honolulu Fire Department officials.
Four high school students attended the East-West Center’s international media conference with the Pacific Asian Affairs Council, a nonprofit geared to increase young people’s awareness of world issues.
To apply for the program, participants must have resided in Maui County before the wildfire disaster and been displaced, and experienced unemployment.
Developers have unveiled what they called a “double win” for affordable housing.
For thousands of families in Hawaii who rely on free or reduced school lunch to supplement their food budget, the summer months can be challenging.
26 new waste bins will be installed from the Waikiki Police Department all the way to Kapahulu.
Despite the progress, lawyers believe it will likely be years before the settlement money is completely paid.
Police say a red sedan ran over 57-year-old Jesus Mettao, who was lying in the middle of Lono Avenue on May 27.
First Alert Forecast: Comfortable and pleasant conditions expected to hold through the weekend
It’s set to expire on July 2.
Anthony Pang has been missing since Sunday.
Two 17 year-old boys and a 19-year-old man pulled up to the business.
“We look forward to providing continuous quality services, working with the State, counties, and others to meet ongoing EMS system needs,” said AMR in a statement.
Rail leaders insist, once they’ve built more, the riders will come.
Think you have a cute baby? Listen up. Your bundle of joy could bring you home $500.
“The fire got bigger and bigger. Once it was in the gulch, it was over.”
Driven by the memory of her father, Williams produced a standout senior year.
There were more than 350 quakes in a 24-hour period.
At this time, police say no arrests have been made.
Court documents said the 26-year-old rammed a stolen truck into a HPD cruiser, giving the officer whiplash.
DOH said the individual traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread.
Officials said it happened just before midnight when DOCARE officers stopped two 19-year-olds for allegedly using a spotlight for hunting purposes.
Honolulu EMS said the crash happened about 12:30 p.m.
A Colorado man has died in a possible drowning off Pahoa on Saturday, Hawaii Island police said.
A Punahou School student is making efforts to give back to the community, one pint at a time.
“I cringe every time I hear people talk about corrupt politicians.”
She had five children and was the oldest of five siblings.
The family also lost their patriarch a little over two months ago.
First Alert Forecast: Calm conditions expected to linger through Friday
HECO says about 150 claims have come in since last week.
Investigators found 20 pounds of meth along with firearms in his Maui home.
TSA is expecting 28 million people to take to the skies between now and July 8, nationwide.
Officials said he allegedly handed a note to the teller that said he had a gun, then demanded money.
“We’re not trying to make excuses for him. That’s not why we’re here.”
Titled the “Future of Facts,” this year’s East-West Center international media conference focused on the impact of generative artificial intelligence on society and newsrooms – from deepfakes to election coverage.
Nonprofit Read to Me International is hosting events at select Raising Cane’s locations across Oahu to emphasize the importance of reading aloud to children and bring communities together to address the literacy needs of children.
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