“Community helps firefighters to gain upper hand on West Kauai brush fire.”
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No damaged structures or injuries were reported.
The fountains are about 200 feet tall.
A new swell is also on the way, and it could produce warning-level surf by the weekend.
It appears a construction crew hit a gas line.
Alternate options included chartering a plane, and going by boat.
Most are concerned that contaminants could leach from a dump into the aquifer below.
Team Mauka features a total of 16 local players, and all are honored to be a part of what’s grown into a star-studded showcase.
A ceremony at UH West Oahu also marked the start of her tour of all of the university’s campuses and education centers.
After 26 years with the Honolulu Police Department, and seven years coordinating CrimeStoppers Honolulu, Sgt. Chris Kim is set to retire.
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Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
The cost of living was the most talked about issue, beginning with affordable housing, rising property insurance rates, and taxes.
Jeffrey Fiala, 25, died battling the fire, and four other firefighters and a resident were also hurt.
A volleyball tournament centered in the heart of Honolulu is an easy sell to the dozens of teams battling the cold winter weather on the continent.
Man from Ohio was unable to return to shore due to large waves
This is mine warfare training during last year’s RimPac exercises. A Navy aviation unit called Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 nicknamed “Blackjacks” and based in San Diego is trying to detect dummy mines in the Pacific Ocean.
President Joe Biden delivered a farewell address to the nation Wednesday night, seizing what is likely to be his final opportunity to address the country before he departs the White House.
Health officials say the consistent, very low-level detections indicate a high likelihood that H5 bird flu virus is on Kauai.
The name Outrigger is synonymous with volleyball.
Clyde T. Loa, 31, remains at large and authorities said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
History is also being made as the Hawaii State Legislature welcomes its first female speaker of the House.
Skeletal remains were found in a Waikiki apartment in 2014.
Applications will be accepted online from Jan. 27 to Feb. 7.
Gov. Josh Green announced Wednesday the nomination of HPD Maj. Mike Lambert as the next DLE director.
It’s not currently known how long this pause will last.
The conflict is exposing frustration in the Mayor’s Office over opposition by the popular head of the Board of Water Supply.
If the project goes through, it would be the first resort of its kind in the United States.
First Alert Forecast: Weak front expected late Thursday through Saturday with lighter winds and more showers
With an anticipated 25,000 spectators, state tourism leaders see a major victory for Hawaii’s visitor industry.
President Joe Biden honored six Hawaii educators with the nation’s highest award for science and math teachers.
If a 911 dispatcher determines a call is minor in nature, a rideshare driver could replace the ambulance.
“Many of them are in a panic because their primary source of income is from this market.”
The project cost $3.75 million and repairs are expected to be completed within six months.
The census usually takes count of those living in shelters, streets, beaches, cars, or other places not meant for human habitation.
New data shows hundreds of Maui residents moved out of state because of the 2023 wildfires.
The report contains detailed recommendations and plans that state and county leaders can begin implementing today, the attorney general said.
Gov. Josh Green and transportation director Ed Sniffen join this episode of “Spotlight Now.”
The Hawaii Nurses’ Association said it wants to ensure Kauai residents receive the same level of care as patients on Oahu.
A new program helps Oahu residents find rainwater capture solutions.
The town hall is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 15.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that City and County of Honolulu has the go-ahead to sue 15 big gas and oil companies for misinformation.
Calling all graduating high school seniors!
HECO said the outage was caused by a crash nearby.
Hawaiian Electric unveiled a new plan to lower the risk of wildfires throughout the next three years.
The space exploration company is asking the FAA for a landing zone about 20 times larger than its current zone.
Animator Buck Woodall is suing Disney for $10 billion after he said he shared film materials in 2003 while working on a development deal with the company.
The military gave the “all clear” notice just after 9 p.m. Monday.
First Alert Forecast: Cold front expected to bring lighter winds with possible thunderstorms on Thursday
A cold front will approach the island chain at the end of the week.
Two humpback whales were freed of life-threatening entanglements off the coast of Maui.
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