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First Alert Forecast: Cold front stalls, more showers and stronger winds expected today
Carter Evans, a Hawaii native who previously worked at KGMB and is now a CBS News correspondent in Los Angeles, fought flames in his own neighborhood using a garden hose.
The state departments of Transportation and Law Enforcement want to put more patrols on the roads with an entirely new unit of state deputy sheriffs.
Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
As fires sweep across Los Angeles, Lahaina survivors remind their fellow fire survivors to take care of their mental health.
Kawai Hong took an unconventional route to the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball roster.
Jeffrey Fiala, 25, was part of the Honolulu Fire Department unit that responded to a three-alarm blaze at a residential building in the McCully area.
ATF agents based in Honolulu have already started the investigation, but a few dozen more are on the way from various states.
This year’s celebration will feature more than 20 separate events that the public can attend throughout the year.
Efforts are underway to help support these families during the difficult time away from home.
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The summit addressed, in part, building a pipeline of teachers for the next generation, which includes strengthening support for high school students to become teachers.
CrimeStoppers Honolulu needs your help identifying suspects in this week’s crime roundup.
President Joe Biden formally recognized 135 individuals from then-Kamehameha Schools for Boys who were sent to claim remote Pacific Islands near the equator.
The woman reportedly fell from the trail, officials said.
An approaching cold front will lead to pockets of heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms.
The NTSB on Wednesday released more information in its preliminary report on the Kamaka Air crash that happened Dec. 17.
Kahala Avenue is the epicenter of pro golf festivities this week for the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii.
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.”
Overlapping huge swells will push surf into the 30 to 40 feet range for north shores.
First Alert Forecast: Cold front approaching with possible heavy rain through Thursday
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday marked the official start for the 2025 Sony Open week, and with round one of the tournament just days away, celebrities were out and about for week’s event-filled lineup.
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