“First Alert Forecast: Gusty winds expected through Friday…more showers due early next week.”
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Strong and gusty trade winds will persist into Friday before gradually easing over the weekend.
Thousands of Oahu properties would be included in high-risk flood areas for the first time.
The 2025 Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony marks the 27th year of the event. It will be held on May 26 at Ala Moana Beach Park from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, Disney released the first full-length trailer for the live-action “Lilo and Stitch” movie.
The grandson of the founder of Kamaka Ukulele will have to pay for tax violations, but he won’t go to jail.
A total lunar eclipse will take place Thursday, March 13, and will be visible here in Hawaii.
A council of economic experts Wednesday afternoon voted to carve hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s bottom line over the next three years.
The robbery occurred on Feb. 23, just after 10:30 p.m., at Papa John’s Pizza on Paa Street.
HNN Investigates obtained bank statements and receipts after a records request to the Maui Police Department.
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Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory expect the dual lava fountains within Halemaʻumaʻu crater will return soon.
A Hilo native with a decorated coaching resume has returned home.
The fire sparked near the freeway off-ramp bridge, and generated smoke that could be seen all around the airport area.
Honolulu’s Transportation Services director said the city would like to offer naming rights on some prominent stations, like at the stadium and the airport.
In April 2023, Dyllan Paulo-Leslie escaped from Hawaii Community Correctional Center after scaling a fence. He was caught the next day near Hilo High School.
Prior to November of this year, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza had not been detected in Hawaii.
A wind advisory is in effect until 6 PM Wednesday.
The Hawaii Department of Health says certain enoki mushrooms sold at Palama Supermarket stores were possibly contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
In 2023, 700 gallons of diesel fuel leaked from a generator at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex.
Police said the girl attempted to turn left when she was hit by a car and thrown to the road.
“I think this is flatly impermissible under the statute,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz told Hawaii News Now.
One of the most exciting parts of Kamehameha Schools Song Contest is Hōʻike, a 20-minute performance that comes after students finish their competition songs.
According to police, the man stole from a home on Ekekela Place on Feb. 11.
Residents can attend two public meetings this week.
The new resource comes as the state’s largest income tax cut takes effect.
A new civil lawsuit alleges that a state social worker dismissed abuse concerns before the death of 10-year-old Geanna Bradley in 2024.
Breezy to windy trades will persist through Wednesday and then show decreasing trends from Thursday onward.
A man is in critical condition after crashing his e-scooter Tuesday night.
A man seen wielding what appeared to be a gun in Kapolei turned himself in Tuesday.
The wind carried strands of Pele’s hair 30 miles from Kilauea to Kau.
Lawmakers voiced concerns over ballooning costs and access to funds while department leaders said the money is necessary to ensure projects are built to their full potential.
Residents are divided over a long-awaited housing project in South Maui.
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier has denied any connection to people named in the lawsuit, calling the allegations “completely false.”
Senate Bill 281 would clearly define torture and upgrade it to a class A felony.
Green said of his conversation with Trump, “He said, and it was quite interesting, as long as I’m not being rude to him, I should do whatever I think is best regarding his secretaries.”
Hinano Rodrigues was appointed to the water commission after the governor rejected other nominees supported by water rights activists.
The Hawaii Tourism Authority is warning about a new fraudulent chargeback scam that has cost local businesses significant financial losses.
A man in his 30s suffered an injury and was unable to safely descend the trail on his own, officials said.
A man has died after a single vehicle crash in Wailuku Saturday evening.
The sophomores have one year of experience under their belts, but it’s also the year they add boys and girls songs to the competition.
A wind advisory is in effect for portions of the island chain.
Gov. Josh Green joins today’s episode of “Spotlight Now.” Plus, we sit down with James Tokioka, director of the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
In addition to Japanese food and specialty products, Don Don Donki features a full-service meat and seafood counter and a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
SB1648 would require compensation to customers should damages should occur in the event of a power outage.
The organization is funding the installation of a new children’s playhouse for preschoolers and younger students.
In a nearly 90-page civil lawsuit, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier is accused of being hired as security for Combs in 2018 and for co-conspiring a cover-up.
The debris was discovered back in 2022 in the Niu Valley Ridge area in West Kauai.
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds with scattered showers expected to hold through Wednesday
After celebrating her 50th birthday in Windward Oahu, Hōkūleʻa crew members gave the public a chance to experience the voyaging canoe up close.
A Hawaii County police officer was honored for tracking down two armed and dangerous fugitives two days in a row.
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