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Spectators say a large area of beach has been eaten away compared to a year ago.
Students and community members in Kauai took a stand against driving under the influence on Saturday.
In addition to celebrating Black History Month, Gov. Josh Green proclaimed Feb. 14, 2025, as One Love Day in honor of Bob Marley’s musical legacy.
A cold front is expected to move over the western half of the state with a second, stronger front approaching late Sunday night.
A sign waving event was held on Saturday afternoon to raise awareness and to prevent a tragic loss like this from ever happening again.
In the center of Honolulu Hale sits a 22-foot wide and eight feet tall art installation called Umeke Laau.
The Great Aloha Run Expo takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall featuring demonstrations and retail booths.
Officials say the driver of the motorcycle drove into a guard rail and suffered critical injuries.
Police said he allegedly attacked his 42-year-old brother with a “machete.”
Police were called to Middle Street after a man’s body was found on a canal embankment.
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The city is proposing annual increases ranging from 5–9% over a 10-year period.
Maui authorities say a great-grandmother was choked and beaten to death by her husband.
Eric Thompson returned to the witness stand in his own defense.
The Hawaii Police Department is conducting its biennial survey for residents to get feedback from those who have had encounters with officers or dispatchers.
A free Valentine’s Day event at Ko Olina Resort invited couples to rekindle their love during a mass vow renewal out on the beach.
HNN Investigates uncovers new details from a federal whistleblower investigation launched after safety and discrimination complaints by the former Red Hill fuels director.
The state park has been closed since a rockslide killed eight people and injured 30 others in 1999.
More than 8,000 kupuna across Hawaii received roses and cards on Valentine’s Day, courtesy of AARP Hawaii.
The live sea snake was found pinned under a log at Honolii Beach.
Martin Kao, 51, was sentenced in federal court for COVID-relief wire fraud, money laundering, and bank fraud.
The 5 annual Kauai Poke Fest is expanding to become a two-day event at Koloa Landing.
The Fair Funding for Rural Hospitals Act aims to establish a national federal funding minimum of $20 million per state, dedicated to disproportionate share hospitals.
Senate Bill 893 would have granted 20-year licenses for casinos at the new Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Hawaii AG Anne Lopez, along with 13 other AGs, is challenging the executive power President Trump has unlawfully delegated to Elon Musk.
Valentine’s Day is here and local florists across the country are getting ready for the busy holiday.
The crash happened at around 12:50 a.m. on Kamehameha Highway near Kaahumanu Street on Friday.
HPD said the incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. on Ala Moana Boulevard near the intersection of Ward Avenue.
The crash happened at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on Nawiliwili Road.
First Alert Forecast: Two cold fronts expected to move through the state today and Monday
Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
The blockbuster musical “RENT” runs at UH Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre from Feb. 28 to March 9.
It is the peak of whale watching season in Hawaii and a West Maui boat captain does not want fire survivors to miss out.
“Ka Leo O Ke Ola: Magnificent Women of Hawaii” shares stories of strength and survival, including Tseu’s own inspiring fight against cancer.
The Hawaii Regional Academic WorldQuest Competition tests students’ international IQs through teamwork and critical thinking.
Eric Thompson is accused of fatally shooting acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara in 2022.
This comes as the state’s kidney transplant wait list has grown to over 300 patients.
In downtown Honolulu at Pioneer Plaza on Fort Street Mall, there’s a new weekday lunch place that serves Mexican homestyle cooking.
This year’s theme, ALOHA NŌ, invites visitors to (re)consider their notions and preconceptions of aloha.
The award-winning photographer documented defining moments in Asian American history in the 1970s.
Henrietta H. Stone, 67, was sentenced Thursday to a 10-year probation term in relation to the 2016 death of Shaelynn Lehano-Stone.
High school basketball Champions were crowned Wednesday night on the Big Island.
The concerns came after an Iwilei resident died at the senior living facility which is located next to the kauhale.
Maui wildfire first responders can now receive mental health services at a brand new facility in Wailuku.
RFK Jr. secured President Trump’s nomination in a 52 to 48 vote.
On Wednesday the clinic announced it cured its 1,000 patient of Hepatitis C.
The American Heart Association sites that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults have the second-highest cardiovascular death rate in the U.S.
First Alert Forecast: Cold fronts expected to bring showers Friday and Monday, mainly for Kauai and Oahu
Leaders of the Hawaii State Teachers Association joined a rally at the U.S. Capitol against education cuts.
Honolulu’s mayor issued a proclamation declaring February as Black History Month for the City and County of Honolulu.
The initial selection includes cars, trucks, a commercial fishing boat and trailer, and Morgan silver-dollar coins.
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