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By Jennifer Robbins
Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Ben Gutierrez
Hawaiian Electric and others said there are more steps being taken to reduce the wildfire threat.
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Dr. Randal Collins was sworn in has the new director of emergency management.
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: 8 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Officials say the tool is designed to understand natural language and users can interact with it in a conversational manner.
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Daryl Huff
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.
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Dillon Ancheta
One important part of making and wearing lei: Giving it back to the land in the end.
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
A lawsuit filed by the state of Hawaii targeting Big Oil companies draws legal action from the Trump administration.
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Mahealani Richardson
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.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Students with Hawaii Community College’s Marine Option Program helped count nearly 80 green sea turtles along Punaluu Black Sand Beach and Haena Beach.
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
According to police, a 75-year-old moped rider lost control and hit a concrete median.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Officers found the remains while conducting parking enforcement in Moiliili.
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The Kamehameha Schools student joined Hawaii News Now Sunrise to talk about the upcoming season of “The Walking Dead: Dead City.”
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Jolanie Martinez
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.
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kay Thomas
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.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a flipped vehicle in the Ala Moana area Thursday afternoon.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Casey Lund
A beloved Honolulu cocktail bar is starting a new chapter
Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Best Weather on the Planet is back through the weekend
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
They say it’s happened at least three times in recent years.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The City and County of Honolulu announced Wednesday that they established the Department of Housing and Land Management.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A judge as maintained bail for Joseph Williams, 40, who allegedly attacked a man inside his own home.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Keina Drageset has been sentenced to four years in prison Thursday after taking a plea deal.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police said a 71-year-old Kahului woman was walking outside of a marked crosswalk on Dairy Road when she was hit.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
State senators from country and neighbor island districts rose up to kill an effort to ban assault rifles Wednesday at the Capitol.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Witnesses reported a woman using the spot while at work in a nearby office tower, apparently to avoid paying parking fees in downtown.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
At least 16,000 Hawaii residents claim Vietnamese ancestry, with some having fled Vietnam’s Communist government after the war.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Native Hawaiian and environmental leaders are raising the alarm after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The university said Evan Silberstein’s contract, which ends on May 31, will not be renewed.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Jared Willeford, 42, was last seen kayaking in a yellow kayak the area Sunday at around 8 a.m. near Keauhou.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM HST
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By Casey Lund
With Hawaiian Airlines merging with Alaska Airlines, the carrier is preparing to fly more planes to more destinations.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
Vog will shift away from the smaller islands and blow mostly offshore by Wednesday night.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM HST
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By Derek Kravitsky
While many say it’s a way to relax, the state Department of Health says vaping actually increases anxiety, depression and sleep disruptions.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Head coach Charlie Wade has been named Big West Coach of the Year for the third time in the last four seasons.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Students from Lahainaluna High’s Hawaiian language immersion school spent the day learning about an important watershed in West Maui.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
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.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation Division 2 boys volleyball title matchup features a years-long rivalry between two schools separated by just two miles.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Hawaii State Department of Education is working minimize potential disruptions due to a shortage of qualified school bus drivers.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
Officials urge residents to take proactive steps now to reduce wildfire risks to their homes and neighborhoods.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
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.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The money will provide about two million meals for families across the state.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM HST
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By Cienna Pilotin
Konawaena was just crowned the BIIF champions after pulling off an undefeated season.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police have continued to follow up on tips and have interviewed family, friends, and known associates of Earl Kekuanaoa Hind.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
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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