“‘He inspired us’: Kayaking team paddles to victory with rescued teammate there to congratulate them.”
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Eddie Dowd
Kahiau Kawai survived nearly 12 hours in the ocean after losing his paddle in strong winds and rough seas off Waikiki.
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Officials say officers were called out to an area of Mamalahoa Highway just before 7 a.m. near the school.
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Warning signs have been posted after the shark was observed swimming through the shoreline at Sunset Beach.
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 10:24 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
Salote Otto sat outside the front door, near the spot where her son had the altercation that resulted in his death.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 7:43 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
First Alert Forecast: Stronger winds with a few more showers heading in for the weekend
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 5:59 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Nonprofit Kids Hurt Too helps children who’ve experienced trauma and said suicide caused the death of one mother each week for the past two months.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano and Edward Zhang
Residents in high-risk zones could need new insurance.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 5:20 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Viewer video shows flames coming close to the road, impacting traffic.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 4:10 PM HST
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By Jim Mendoza
Renate Rohlfing’s musical talent put her on stages many musicians can only dream of reaching, like Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 2:58 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Incumbent Mitch Roth is set to face challenger Kimo Alameda in a general election runoff for Hawaii County mayor.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 2:49 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The investigation is ongoing and is under the Department of Law Enforcement.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 11:39 AM HST
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By Casey Lund
New tech is almost on the market in Hawaii that could have dramatic impacts for employees who complete manual labor tasks across different industries.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 11:35 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Elections officials have begun mailing out ballots to voters this week.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 8:57 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Anj Oto’s life was turned upside down when, at 33 years old, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 7:55 AM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson and HNN Staff
A teenage kayaker who was lost at sea off Oahu’s south shore continues to recover in the hospital one day after his rescue.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 7:54 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Honolulu Pride is taking over Waikiki Saturday and for the first time ever, the festivities will begin in the afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 7:24 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
If you’re driving on Oahu heading westbound toward the airport this weekend, you may encounter a change in your route.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 4:42 AM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos, Ben Gutierrez, Megan Ramones and HNN Staff
Paramedics administered advanced life support to the 17-year-old boy for “exhaustion, dehydration, exertion and cold exposure.”
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 11:12 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Crafts led by Ben Franklin are among the activities on Saturday, including trick-or-treating, free photo booth, and costume contest.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 10:46 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Kumu hula Iwalani Walsh Tseu survived breast and ovarian cancer, and hosts an annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser every October to inspire other survivors.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 6:57 PM HST
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By Jennifer Robbins
Trade winds will gradually strengthen Monday.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 6:10 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
“I’m the type of person who wants to go and be at every call. I know I wouldn’t be able to sleep if I didn’t go out there.”
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 5:57 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
Frustrated business owners say they’re out thousands of dollars.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 5:54 PM HST
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By Kyle Chinen
Thursday morning’s rescue of 17-year-old Kahiau Kawai is highlighting the importance of ocean safety in Hawaii.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 5:46 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents will interview both candidates Wednesday and could announce a decision by Thursday.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 5:23 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Authorities said the 17-year-old was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 5:11 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The wet season in Hawaii runs from October through April.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 4:43 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Flights in and out of Kona were delayed, and some incoming flights were diverted to other airports.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM HST
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By Cienna Pilotin
The Fuiava family tells Hawaii News Now they planned to move to the islands in a few years anyway.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 2:14 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
So far, more than 1,550 residential and commercial properties have been cleared of more than 360,000 tons of ash and debris in Lahaina.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 12:02 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Authorities executed the search warrant in Waianae.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 11:53 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 11:17 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The cause of the crash is unclear at this time.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 11:11 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds slow down today, more showers due over the east end of the state
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 10:55 AM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
“I was awfully surprised and quite honestly kinda intimidated by it.”
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 8:56 AM HST
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By Casey Lund
Waikiki Trolley is getting the word out about a ghoulish good time near Ala Moana this spooky season.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 7:54 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Hawaiian Electric said it was ready to shut off power in areas at risk of wildfires, but it wasn’t necessary.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 8:29 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
They were arrested for second-degree trespassing.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 6:27 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Upcountry Maui residents who lost their homes in wildfires last August are experiencing a rebuilding roadblock.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 6:13 PM HST
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By Jennifer Robbins
Enjoy the lovely trade winds. Moderate to breezy trade winds will persist through the week as broad high pressure remains north of the state.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 6:03 PM HST
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By Eddie Dowd
The next president of the University of Hawaii could be decided in the next 48 hours but it’s happening behind closed doors, prompting criticism.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 6:01 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Advocates expect more union workers to use picket lines to call for better working conditions, as part of a larger trend in the labor movement.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 4:13 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The incident was caught on camera by the store’s surveillance system.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 3:58 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Hawaii State Teacher of the Year is presented annually to a classroom teacher selected from more than 13,000 Hawaii State Department of Education educators.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 3:09 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The incident happened around 8 a.m. Monday at Ke Iki Beach in Pupukea, when high surf swept three people into the water.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 11:09 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
They’re calling for safer staffing levels for quality patient care.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
HFD has classified the cause of the blaze as accidental.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 10:11 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The kiteboarder suffered serious injuries to his legs and back.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 9:59 AM HST
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By Kyle Chinen
The University of Hawaii Athletics is making a major change, by staying put.
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