“First Alert Forecast: Best weather on the planet expected to linger through Friday.”
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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
First Alert Forecast: Best weather on the planet expected to linger through Friday
A weak front will move across the state on Monday and Tuesday.
Police said the 40-year-old hit a man who was in a parking lot crosswalk at a shopping center in Pahoa.
State officials said there is no available detour through this section of Kalanianaole Highway.
Advocates hope new members in the legislature, including a new House Speaker, will back more progressive laws.
Officials said the man was said to be visiting and was part of a kayaking tour.
The National Weather Service says some areas saw wind gusts equivalent to a category 3 hurricane.
It happened around 4:45 p.m. Saturday on the H-1 Freeway near the Waialae on-ramp.
A 30-foot sailboat ran aground near the Rockpiles surf break on Saturday.
Officials said a 31-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the leg.
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Maui Police said officers responding to an abuse call encountered the woman holding a knife.
“It’s very humbling, letting it soak in, honored that the chief has put trust in me to fill this position.”
Police arrested Kaui Manners, 45, and Darryl Lee, 35, after no-bail warrants were issued following the indictments.
EMS said the 15-year-old boy suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen.
A typical trade wind regime is anticipated to return by Monday.
Honolulu EMS said three people in their 20s were seriously injured in the crash.
The video went viral earlier this week and sparked public outrage.
Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
A retired federal public defender said the civil lawsuit is the only way to push forward if federal prosecutors want to seize the homes in Portlock, Kailua, and Hawaii Kai.
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources reports five incidents on Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Molokai.
Hawaii lawmakers are taking serious look at legalizing online sports betting.
So far Honolulu police have arrested 10 suspects in connection with the investigation, and they say more are coming.
A community meeting will take place Monday, Feb. 3, and includes a presentation and Q&A session.
Residents are cleaning up and drying out after the second storm in a week.
The strong winter storm system that brought flooding and damaging winds is moving away from the state.
Sante Kimes used charm and manipulated her son, Kenny, to feed her greed through theft, insurance fraud, slavery and at least four murders.
The Honolulu Zoo welcomed visitors Friday after closing early the day before due to stormy conditions.
A new report says the price for locally produced eggs jumped 28%, from $6.91 in 2021 to $8.87 in 2024.
South Kihei Road near Kenolio Park was covered in sludge Friday with much of area still underwater.
Hawaiian Electric reported approximately 10,800 customers were still out of power on Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County.
National Weather Service canceled a high wind warning and flood watch for Kauai County.
Board of Water Supply crews are working to repair the large break.
Flooding and lack of running water prompted the closures.
Travelers at Hawaii airports experienced delays and cancellations due to severe weather.
Multiple weather alerts are in effect.
Meanwhile, a high surf advisory is on for most north shores.
The order from Mayor Rick Blangiardi allows special rules to assist with storm recovery.
Mayor Kimo Alameda said in a statement that the proclamation allows for the county to streamline its response and coordinate resources as heavy rainfall and high winds are expected.
Strong wind and heavy rain forced multiple closures and opened emergency shelters on Maui on Thursday.
Several vehicles were damaged when severe weather caused trees to topple onto busy roads in Honolulu.
In addition to six arrests, authorities recovered 500 pounds of unused illegal fireworks from the carport and vehicles.
Honolulu’s prosecuting attorney said police officers who arrested a man they mistook for a suspect in a New Year’s Day manhunt used justifiable force.
All Hawaii State Department of Education schools on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai will remain closed Friday.
Further intensification of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is expected to occur around midday and throughout the afternoon.
The incident happened around 6:30 a.m. in the Schofield Barracks area.
In addition to six arrests, authorities recovered 500 pounds of unused illegal fireworks from the carport and vehicles.
Many families are preparing for the incoming winter storm in different ways, based on their flood risk levels.
First Alert Forecast: Strong winds and heavy rain expected today through Friday, flooding and power outages are possible
HNN Investigates has learned each year up to nearly half of the kidneys donated in the islands wind up going to patients thousands of miles away.
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