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The 29th annual Honolulu Festival takes place March 8-9 with a cultural celebration of music, dance and arts featuring 91 groups from Japan, the Pacific Rim and Hawaii.
Maui prosecutors are charging a man with a rare count of first-degree murder after he allegedly confessed to killing his girlfriend in her Kahului apartment on Wednesday.
Hawaii’s chronic shortage of treatment resources may be one reason mainland drug rehab recruiters are working to lure patients to unregulated treatment in California.
Carlito Sims, 12, was riding his scooter to school Monday when he was hit by a Toyota Prius.
Judge Kirstin Hamman ruled Friday that no bail was needed: “I don’t see the defendant as a flight risk.”
In court Friday, Janae Perez shook her head when a prosecutor mentioned the alleged abuse.
With just one year and five days separating them, sisters Lily Wahinekapu and Jovi Lefotu have shared a court their entire lives.
Job seekers packed a state hiring fair Friday. Many were federal workers uncertain about their futures.
It happened at 7:40 a.m. at the intersection of Tantalus Drive and Moreira Street.
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The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization says federal layoffs would impact roughly 2,200 jobs, about 5% of Hawaii’s workforce.
The cameras at these intersections already issue citations for running red lights.
The new Lima Ola affordable housing project on Kauai is welcoming four families to move in.
For safety reasons, the cemetery will not allow visitation into certain burial sections during their renovation.
One of the women arrested is the girl’s mother.
After handing down a guilty verdict in the killing of Jon Tokuhara, a jury decided Friday that Eric Thompson will be eligible for parole.
President of Castle & Cooke Hawaii, Harry Saunders, will retire Feb. 28, after almost 50 years with the company.
The UH foundation launched its Graduate Student Success Fund as a means to provide direct relief to students and help continue their education.
The security contract for restricted areas in the Lahaina Impact Zone will end at 6 p.m. on Friday.
According to officials, the incident occurred at the intersection of Kauwili Street and Laupapa Street at around 4:15 p.m.
Three individuals have been hospitalized following an alleged shooting in the Kapolei area Thursday night.
Honolulu street artist Tehrell Porter spent over three days completing the artwork.
Sen. Hirono said the decision to fire those federal Fish and Wildlife Service employees was hasty and made without foresight.
Get ready for the magic of the Super American Circus.
Life threatening waves are pounding the north and west shorelines of most islands. Filtered sunshine, widespread haze with dry conditions are expected statewide until Tuesday, except for some isolated showers on Kauai.
A Maui man remained behind bars Thursday, accused of killing his girlfriend at a Kahului apartment complex.
With flu season in full swing, Hawaii’s emergency rooms aren’t just full; many are operating over capacity.
Emergency Medical Services treated the victim for wounds to his upper and lower body.
Leaders in the drug treatment community say the recruiting for a mainland rehab clinic is clearly a rip-off and harming the people it claims to help.
Survey: Crime and safety, affordable housing, cost of living among top concerns for Hawaii residents
The Pacific Resource Partnership’s latest Hawaii Perspectives report found more than half of residents feel Hawaii is on the wrong track when addressing these issues.
Officials say the shelter’s focus on behavioral health and neuroscience therapy is designed to address the root causes of chronic homelessness, not just its symptoms.
In the early 1900s, Maui-born Tandy Mackenzie burst onto the world’s opera scene. Now, his story is being brought back to life.
Police said Harley Morris, 53, was detained by two airport officers and an airline employee, and needed medical attention.
High surf will also impact north and west-facing shores on Friday.
All apparel, footwear and gear will be Nike brand beginning July 1.
According to police, 30 gambling devices, drugs, and cash were seized from the room located on Rycroft Street.
Waves are expected to peak as high as 35 feet Friday.
The incident occurred at around 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Work begins Feb. 27, and will take place between Bethel Street and Fort Street Mall from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
UH researchers have discovered several species of marine fungi that can break down plastics.
Throughout March Raising Cane’s is hosting a series of reading events to inspire kids and families to develop a love for books. The program is in partnership with Read To Me International, an organization dedicated to promoting early childhood reading.
First Alert Forecast: Light winds with hazy skies expected through Friday along with more huge surf.
The Federal-to-Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative aims to to recruit displaced federal employees and professionals from non-governmental organizations.
Darren Stevenson of Canada was one of the most seriously injured in the explosion.
Fans have the opportunity to bid for the game-worn jerseys in an online auction in support of the UH Athletics Department.
A man was caught on camera swinging a puppy around by its hind legs in Waianae.
Billions of dollars in federal aid have been allotted to Maui for disaster recovery and economic development.
The blockbuster musical “RENT” runs at UH Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre from Feb. 28 to March 9.
Cordeiro’s murder conviction was dismissed, but the indictment is still in play, and the motion indicates prosecutors are looking at a possible retrial.
The tech giant announced it will offer AI education and certification programs to all University of Hawaii students.
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