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Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
A group of homeless individuals on Maui are celebrating after a judge ruled in their favor on Tuesday.
Instability builds in on Thursday with an upper level disturbance and that is when the heaviest of the showers will be picking up on Oahu and parts of Maui County.
In the first episode of the new year, “Spotlight Now” takes a look at the future of Honolulu’s rail project and the vision for downtown Honolulu.
The Seabury Hall senior and incoming UCLA freshman punched his ticket to Waialae after winning the Sony qualifier back in November.
The question now is how much are legislative leaders willing to pay to enforce fireworks laws — costs that run all the way from investigation to disposal.
One witness said being a firefighter brings “honor and glory” as she paid her respects.
An emotional, private ceremony was held Tuesday morning to honor Grayson Murray with his immediate family and friends in attendance.
Throughout the two-day event, there will be more than 40 food, craft and cultural booths, free activities for kids, and Chinese lion dancing and entertainment.
An agriculture inspector retrieved the animal and arranged for it to be transported to Honolulu.
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The show was co-created by Maui High School graduate Rachel Kondo and her husband, Justin Marks.
Those at the hearing know Oahu’s trash needs to go somewhere, but lawmakers seemed frustrated by the lack of ideal options.
Although no road closures have been reported, the public is urged to avoid this area.
Loved ones said at least three of the victims are related.
Chef Tiger has more than 20 years of experience, mastering the art at Benihana in Hawaii, Hibachi Japan, and Wasabi in Canton, Ohio.
Jeffrey Fiala was 25 years old, and known for “his enthusiasm, his love for the job, just the energy that he brought to work every day. Everyone just loved to be around him.”
DLE said all fireworks will be safely disposed with no questions asked.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a robbery in Kapolei that involved a 15-year-old victim.
“We’re off to a tough start of this year.”
Police said he stole items from a vehicle and pulled out a gun when confronted by the owner.
Loved ones said at least three of the victims are related.
Police said the unknown suspects allegedly set the man sleeping in the vehicle, on fire.
Overlapping huge swells will push surf into the 25-35 foot range for north shores.
First Alert Forecast: Cold front approaching with scattered showers and trade winds
The family of a man who was severely disabled in a Waialae Country Club sauna is demanding the club accept responsibility for his injuries.
The new four-year contract includes raises and enforceable staffing ratios.
Hawaii nurses and hospital experts are shedding light on the effort to treat and transfer burn patients injured in a New Year’s fireworks explosion in Aliamanu.
Clare E. Connors is resigning after three years as U.S. attorney for Hawaii.
HFD responded to a brush fire near Kunia Road just after 3 p.m. Monday.
Honolulu’s rail system will be closed to passengers for two weekends later this month to prepare for its second segment.
Police said the victim reportedly fell into the water near the bathrooms and was caught in large waves.
Police said an 82-year-old man was forced out of his car at gunpoint in the parking structure.
He was found unconscious on the road.
The survivors were flown to Arizona this past weekend for further treatment.
USGS HVO said eruptive activity paused on Friday.
It’s part of a new affordable housing project.
First Alert Forecast: Hazy skies, XL surf and light winds expected to persist through Tuesday
The public is invited to join friends and family in remembering Hiram deFries-Saronitman.
The area affected is from Kamehameha Highway to the H-2 Freeway.
Her family said she will require extensive medical care.
They will be flown to a specialized burn unit in Arizona.
Some are worried that it sits above the aquifer.
Officials said she injured her shoulder while snorkeling.
The team of 159 Wilcox nurses will begin their strike on Jan. 14.
Police said at one point she motioned for the doctor to stop, but he continued to administer the prescription.
The state Department of Education said 51% of respondents in a recent survey chose the undeveloped area just south of the Lahaina Bypass.
‘I was there. I’m a lucky survivor.’
The outage was reported around 8:20 a.m.
Officials said she suffers from dementia and wandered away from her home in Waikiki.
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