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Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
The University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine announced Thursday launching the UH Kauai Family Medicine Residency program for the 2026-27 academic year.
Hawaiian Electric and others said there are more steps being taken to reduce the wildfire threat.
Dr. Randal Collins was sworn in has the new director of emergency management.
Organizers say this year’s observance took on a different meaning as many stood in solidarity with former federal employees who saw their positions eliminated and collective bargaining rights impacted.
Officials say the tool is designed to understand natural language and users can interact with it in a conversational manner.
A key bill that would have expanded the new photographic speed enforcement program missed a key deadline and died, meaning the cameras won’t go up outside urban Honolulu for at least a year.
Their oaths were administered by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald to commemorate Law Day, a day to promote greater understanding of the Constitution and legal system.
One important part of making and wearing lei: Giving it back to the land in the end.
A lawsuit filed by the state of Hawaii targeting Big Oil companies draws legal action from the Trump administration.
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Police said the 62-year-old was on a guided manta ray snorkeling trip when she told the captain she wasn’t feeling well and became unresponsive.
A military couple is demanding justice, saying their daughter was abused at a U.S. Navy day care that has a record of criminal wrongdoing.
Students with Hawaii Community College’s Marine Option Program helped count nearly 80 green sea turtles along Punaluu Black Sand Beach and Haena Beach.
According to police, a 75-year-old moped rider lost control and hit a concrete median.
Officers found the remains while conducting parking enforcement in Moiliili.
The Kamehameha Schools student joined Hawaii News Now Sunrise to talk about the upcoming season of “The Walking Dead: Dead City.”
He may be 98 years old, but John Hayakawa is probably in better shape than you are and has already gone viral on social media.
These celebrations can come with lots of stress, and a large to-do list for parents. Here are some tips and tricks to prepare for the big day.
The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a flipped vehicle in the Ala Moana area Thursday afternoon.
An annual tradition returned to Pauoa Valley ahead of this year’s Lei Day. Thursday’s celebrations are set to kick off around 9 a.m. at Kapiolani Park.
A beloved Honolulu cocktail bar is starting a new chapter
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They say it’s happened at least three times in recent years.
The City and County of Honolulu announced Wednesday that they established the Department of Housing and Land Management.
A judge as maintained bail for Joseph Williams, 40, who allegedly attacked a man inside his own home.
Keina Drageset has been sentenced to four years in prison Thursday after taking a plea deal.
Police said a 71-year-old Kahului woman was walking outside of a marked crosswalk on Dairy Road when she was hit.
State senators from country and neighbor island districts rose up to kill an effort to ban assault rifles Wednesday at the Capitol.
Witnesses reported a woman using the spot while at work in a nearby office tower, apparently to avoid paying parking fees in downtown.
At least 16,000 Hawaii residents claim Vietnamese ancestry, with some having fled Vietnam’s Communist government after the war.
Native Hawaiian and environmental leaders are raising the alarm after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry.
The university said Evan Silberstein’s contract, which ends on May 31, will not be renewed.
Jared Willeford, 42, was last seen kayaking in a yellow kayak the area Sunday at around 8 a.m. near Keauhou.
If you don’t have a state-issued Real ID and plan to travel by air after May 7, be sure to carry a federally approved ID.
With Hawaiian Airlines merging with Alaska Airlines, the carrier is preparing to fly more planes to more destinations.
Vog will shift away from the smaller islands and blow mostly offshore by Wednesday night.
While many say it’s a way to relax, the state Department of Health says vaping actually increases anxiety, depression and sleep disruptions.
Head coach Charlie Wade has been named Big West Coach of the Year for the third time in the last four seasons.
Students from Lahainaluna High’s Hawaiian language immersion school spent the day learning about an important watershed in West Maui.
Attorneys for victims say the proposal could leave future fire victims empty-handed while supporters say they wanted to protect all electric customers and hold HECO accountable.
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation Division 2 boys volleyball title matchup features a years-long rivalry between two schools separated by just two miles.
The Hawaii State Department of Education is working minimize potential disruptions due to a shortage of qualified school bus drivers.
Officials urge residents to take proactive steps now to reduce wildfire risks to their homes and neighborhoods.
Multiple sources told Hawaii News Now that crews from Honolulu Emergency Medical Services were left alone with prisoners in facilities, and in one case was locked in a room treating an inmate.
The money will provide about two million meals for families across the state.
According to police, a vehicle was traveling northbound when the pedestrian, a 61-year-old man who was also heading northbound, entered the traffic lane and was hit.
Konawaena was just crowned the BIIF champions after pulling off an undefeated season.
On this episode of Spotlight Now, we’re exploring how changes to the U.S. Department of Education and its dismantling are affecting schools and public education in Hawaii.
Police have continued to follow up on tips and have interviewed family, friends, and known associates of Earl Kekuanaoa Hind.
Nicole Bullock, 47, was reported missing on Friday, April 25 in Hilo. She is considered endangered at this time and may be in need of medical assistance.
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