“High surf warning remains in effect as waves o 50 feet remain possible overnight for North Shore.”
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Waves of 30 to 40 feet are expected Saturday and rise further on Sunday.
Supporting domestic violence victims as loved ones mark one year since the death of Theresa Cachuela
Cachuela’s family continue to fight for stricter laws to protect domestic violence victims and prevent gun violence.
Landon McNamara won the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational with 135.8 points. He also had the highest-scoring wave of the competition.
Thousands of spectators were up before dawn Sunday morning, making their way to Waimea Bay for ‘The Eddie’ surfing competition.
First-time competitors make up half of the top 10 after round one, and several are second-generation big wave surfers.
Three surfers are now out of “The Eddie” due to injuries.
Honolulu Ocean Safety and Emergency Medical Services are ramping up resources with extra lifeguards stationed at Waimea Bay.
It happened just before 9 a.m. on Kunia Road near Kunia Drive.
Job seekers also got their resumes reviewed, along with taking headshots.
Eddie Aikau was a legendary waterman who served as the first lifeguard for the North Shore, including Waimea Bay, and saved over 500 people throughout his career.
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Some of the world’s best big wave surfers are on Oahu’s North Shore as the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational kicks off for the 11th time.
More than 250 vendors are selling a variety of locally-made products, from clothing and jewelry to food and crafts.
Loved ones shared stories — and tears — at the family’s Papakolea home.
Residents are urged to discard all ice, beverages, formula and uncooked food products made with tap water collected on or before Thursday.
The Pacific Century Fellows met with Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and other Filipino government leaders.
The city will implement a variety of procedures to ensure the safety and enjoyment of surfers, staff, and spectators at Waimea Bay Beach Park.
HNN was told an “aggressive fire attack” was needed.
Most of the activity will be north of Haleiwa watching the contest, but the town is still expecting to see a bit more business once the meet is over.
Congress stepped back from the precipice of a shutdown Friday, approving a package to keep the government running into the new year.
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His own journey is focused on helping other indigent Native Hawaiians and bringing life back to this land.
With how things are going right now, Tokuda said she believes there may be a day or two of a shutdown over the weekend.
Many taxpayers will also receive a larger tax refund in the coming years.
Contest Director Liam McNamara confirmed the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is on for Sunday.
It is unknown if speed, drugs, or alcohol are factors in the crash.
Loved ones identified the victim as Jonah Slawson, and gathered at the site on Maliona Street to mourn his death.
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A major highway is facing erosion.
First Alert Forecast: Giant surf continues through the weekend with light winds and mostly dry conditions
The group Malama Pupukea-Waimea said it collected 500 pounds of debris that had been washed into the bay after the last Eddie.
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Two members of Emergency Medical Services wore bulletproof vests and helmets.
Hawaii Island police have arrested and charged one of the three men who escaped from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility on Dec. 13.
After losing everything in the Lahaina fire, a small business owner is now recovering from back-to-back break-ins.
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We’re just days away from the Hawaii Bowl, and while the Rainbow Warriors aren’t in the matchup, four University of Hawaii alums are.
Friday is the last day to use priority express service to have your packages arrive before December 25th.
The master developers promise a vibrant entertainment complex as well as livable residential neighborhoods.
The Wildcat is of Hawaiian ancestry and grew up in Waimanalo before attending high school in California.
Outrage over a proposed $1.5 million settlement for a wrongful death lawsuit could cost taxpayers millions, legal experts say.
Police released new details in a barricade incident that triggered the evacuation of a busy Honolulu store Wednesday night.
Officials said the crash caused extensive damage that impacts their investigation in several ways.
“In order to run this event, we have to have a good solid eight hours of waves over 40 feet.”
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