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Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jennifer Robbins
Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
Updated: 8 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Leaders of the Hawaii State Teachers Association joined a rally at the U.S. Capitol against education cuts.
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Honolulu’s mayor issued a proclamation declaring February as Black History Month for the City and County of Honolulu.
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The initial selection includes cars, trucks, a commercial fishing boat and trailer, and Morgan silver-dollar coins.
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Dillon Ancheta
Most — but not all — of the testimony online was in support of the measure.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Drew Davis
Large surf is also impacting north and west shores across the state.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Chelsea Davis
Nearly two weeks after a storm damaged parts of Kihei, Maui residents are encouraged to attend a meeting Wednesday night to help brainstorm flooding solutions.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Mahealani Richardson
The study is the first to look at Red Hill families exposed to jet fuel compared to others who were not.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Pfc. Dewayne Johnson II waived his right to a preliminary hearing and remains in pretrial confinement, according to the U.S. Army.
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The relationship was established on June 14, 2004 after the tragic sinking of Japanese fishing vessel ‘Ehime Maru’ in 2001.
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Eddie Dowd and HNN Staff
Law enforcement sources say the man had just entered before gunfire erupted.
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The Diamond Head State Monument will see temporary full and partial closures through March and April for rockfall mitigation.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The ‘Hoola One’ has proved almost 100% effective in removing microplastics, making a significant impact on beach cleaning efforts.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Mayor Kimo Alameda signed an emergency proclamation to comply with a federal order to get the project moving on Tuesday.
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Anthony Ferreira
The former Hawaii congresswoman was confirmed Wednesday by a 52-48 vote despite criticism by both political parties of her qualifications for the role.
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The event is set to take place on Saturday Mar. 1, at 7:30 a.m.
Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Casey Lund
A recent report showed at least 40% of traffic fatalities in Hawaii involved drivers under the influence, outpacing the national average by 3% to 5%.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Mostly dry conditions persist through Thursday, showers due over Kauai and Oahu on Friday
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM HST
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By Keahi Tucker and HNN Staff
A bill that would establish protections for gender-affirming care is advancing at the Hawaii State Capitol.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A crash triggered closures on the H-1 Freeway Tuesday evening. It happened in the westbound direction under the Ward Avenue overpass at around 8 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Kupu is looking to fill 150 positions across Hawaii and American Samoa.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police said a pickup truck on Ponahawai Street made a left turn onto Kapiolani Street and hit an 83-year-old man in a crosswalk.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Hawaii State Legislature has allocated $20 million for the relocation and redevelopment of Kauai Community Correctional Center.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
A Maui family of four is now without a home after a fire Saturday night.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
As more businesses hire private security to protect property and combat crime, a law enforcement expert expressed a need for increased training and better safety equipment.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
The cost of electricity and insurance could keep rising as both industries look to the future.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
For some participants, the event carries special significance.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
John Stancil received a 20-year prison sentence, the statutory maximum, followed by three years of supervised release.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Open since 1967, Sera’s Surf and Shore is known for selling iconic surf and skate-inspired brands.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Officials say both directions of the highway were closed due to downed power lines Tuesday.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
A weak front at the end of this week will increase the chance for rainfall on Friday.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The mayors of Honolulu and Hawaii Island join ‘Spotlight Now’ to discuss landfills and wastewater.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Lava is fountaining within the north vent, reaching heights of about 330 feet, and feeding lava flows onto the crater floor within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM HST
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By Casey Lund
Police said an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
On Monday Kauai Fire Dept. launched ‘PulsePoint Respond’ the app designed to improve survival rates for individuals who enter sudden cardiac arrest.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
MPD arrived at the scene and discovered a suspicious metallic tube-like object emitting smoke.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, DPS officials said.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Applications are due Feb. 15, volunteers must be at least 12 years old.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The deadline for property tax bills for the 2024-2025 tax year is next week.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
A community town hall will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Malcolm Center in Kihei.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Volunteers gather Thursday evenings to locate and capture the frogs.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 5:57 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police said they responded to a call of three men inside a vehicle yelling and threatening people Saturday morning.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 3:24 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Light winds with mostly dry conditions are expected through Thursday
Updated: Feb. 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Timothy Lee is accused of using the names of his employees to give $13,000 to the campaigns of 2020 mayoral candidates Keith Amemiya and Kymberly Pine.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Middle school students designed, built, tested, and raced handmade cars to demonstrate energy conversion and efficiency.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM HST
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By Kay Thomas
This one of a kind bus wrap was designed by artist Cory Kamehanaokala Holt Taum, and is part of the city’s Wahi Pana public art initiative.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
Some state lawmakers are pushing for new rules for commercial dog breeders.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
Who gets the money and how much is the focus of the next stage.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
Dry and stable weather will continue during the first half of this week.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM HST
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By Cienna Pilotin
His dream to play professional tennis sparked long before he hit the courts in Manoa.
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