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First Alert Forecast: Light trade winds with spotty showers expected through Friday
A Honolulu Fire Department battalion chief was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
Police say that Andrade was last seen in the area of Volcano Road and Enos Road in Kurtistown on Feb. 11, and has not been seen or heard from since.
Prosecutors said Moanaoio Bjur allegedly issued herself unauthorized payroll payments and withdrawals totaling over $81,000.
New DNA test results may free a Maui man who has been imprisoned for murder for more than 30 years.
High surf advisories are in effect for most north and west-facing shores.
Timothy Lee is accused of using the names of his employees to give $13,000 to the campaigns of Keith Amemiya and Kymberly Pine in 2020.
The union says not only is the practice unsafe, it also violates a court order. A claim the department declined to comment on calling it a legal matter.
Officials said the victim, who is in his 80s, was in a marked crosswalk on Moanalua Road, near Ualo Street.
EMS officials say in 2024, they responded to 348 e-bike incidents.
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Fresh off of a fourth-straight Big Island Interscholastic Federation title, the Kohala boys basketball team takes aim at the State Championship this week. The Cowboys have cemented a legacy on Hawaii Island winning the BIIF yet again.
On Saturday, Feb. 15, New Zealand customs officers seized approximately 101 kilograms, or nearly 223 pounds, of cocaine from a Hawaiian Airlines flight in Auckland.
Native American activist Leonard Peltier is an important figure in the fight for indigenous rights in the U.S., and for decades, a Hawaii attorney had been on the front lines of his cause.
Operation Hire Hawaii aims to fast-track qualified candidates into job opportunities through streamlined applications and daily referrals to hiring departments.
The prosecution pressed Eric Thompson on how he felt about his wife’s affair with Waipahu acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara.
The local woman-owned fitness studio offers a safe, supportive space for people looking for an alternative to a traditional gym,
Sefa Fiso, 38, turned himself in to police in connection with a Feb. 11 shooting on Laa Lane that killed Toutaimana Downer, 30.
Police said a car was attempting to overtake multiple vehicles on Queen Kaahumanu Highway when it collided head-on with a pickup truck.
Kailon Tyndzik, 30, was airlifted to Oahu with multiple skull fractures, internal bleeding and brain swelling.
Whale watching has always been popular in Hawaii, but many whale enthusiasts say this season has been especially active.
First Alert Forecast: Drier conditions with fresh trade winds taking over today, lighter winds move in tomorrow
Growing up in Pupukea, Lucas Godfrey is no stranger to the massive waves on Oahu’s North Shore.
Southwest said it expects savings from the cuts to total $210 million this year, and $300 million in 2026.
She’s a beloved figure in the Hilo community.
Everyone knows that rice and mac salad are the signature sides in every plate lunch.
There were heated verbal exchanges between participants.
The Jamboree is usually only reserved for high school players, but this year features two intermediate standouts.
Dramatic police body camera video shows an alleged assault by Honolulu police officers during a confrontation over the mask mandate.
Located off Auahi Street in Kakaako, the park features native plants, a water feature and art installations.
For the last three and a half years, if St. Louis won a state title, it’s more than likely that Pupu Sepulona was on the team.
Nice weather is expected after the scattered showers dissipate Monday evening.
A cold front is expected to move over the western half of the state with a second, stronger front approaching late Sunday night.
The public is advised to stay out of the water from Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library to Liliuokalani Avenue.
First Alert Forecast: Cold front expected to bring showers with possible thunderstorms to Kauai and Oahu today
The cooking show veteran hosted a PBS series ‘Double Happiness’ with her mother Leeann Chin, who ran a successful Chinese restaurant empire in Minnesota.
City and county offices are closed in recognition of President’s Day holiday.
The “Made Good” granola bar brand retails at Hawaii Target and Walmart stores, as well as through Amazon.
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) approved a permit that allows the nonprofit to utilize 1,200 square feet of land at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for parking and storage.
KPD officers responded to a call regarding two male suspects selling counterfeit jewelry to customers in a Walmart parking lot.
The Navy will provide an in-depth update on the cleaning process of the Red Hill Fuel Tanks.
Participants kicked off the 8.15-mile race at Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu and finished at Aloha Stadium in Halawa.
The park said that six honu (sea turtle) will be released into the wild as part of the park’s six decade-ling commitment to marine education and conservation.
Goals Hawaii is an nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities across Hawaii to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Crews were called to the scene just before 5 p.m. Saturday where they found flames and smoke coming from the 16th floor of the building.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said they administered life-saving treatment on a patient, 38, who was apparently stabbed in the face and upper extremity.
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 sign waving event was held on Saturday afternoon to raise awareness and to prevent a tragic loss like this from ever happening again.
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