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Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
“I know they’re still with us in our hearts.”
Chelsea Peretti picked a local nonprofit, Aina Momona, to support in an upcoming episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
Injured veterans took the plunge, turning remembrance into action and channeling their pain, loss, and strength into something unforgettable.
The fire prompted authorities to shut down all lanes of the freeway just before the Harano Tunnel at around 6 p.m.
Last month, Greg Au got a $260 citation for parking in an access aisle. The state says disability parking permit owners need to know and follow the rules.
On Monday evening, thousands of lanterns representing those who’ve passed will fill the waters off Oahu’s south shore for the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Ceremony.
Kealakekua Bay has been a protected site since 1969, but ironically, that’s allowed nearly 60 years for invasive fish to move in.
As CEO of U.S. Vets, Darryl Vincent aims to end homelessness among veterans; a journey he started here in Hawaii at the Institute for Human Services.
The U.S. Air Force wants to build two commercial rocket landing pads at Johnston Atoll, which is a crucial breeding ground for seabirds and wildlife.
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A farm on Hawaii Island is on a mission to support and feed our nation’s veterans
Gov. Josh Green, members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation, military commanders, veterans, and families gathered in Kaneohe to honor fallen service members.
Art Hannemann was elected as the new Hawaii GOP chair during the GOP’s state convention on Kauai.
According to police, a 23-year-old woman had accompanied John Garside, 54, to the Tantalus area, where he demanded sex from her.
The state has put Ilio Point under new management and says it’s ready to deal with the decades-old problem of unexploded munitions.
In addition to a firearm salute and military aircraft flyover, thousands of lei were placed on graves throughout the cemetery to remember those who served.
Allen “Doc” Hoe made the trip to visit the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor, where a special dedication to his late son is now included.
The higher fountains are coming from the north vent, with fountains from the south vent reaching 800 feet.
The public is invited to help name two shark pups at Sea Life Park in Waimanalo.
The bipartisan legislation was introduced by Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Honolulu CrimeStoppers coordinator HPD Sgt. Edmund Ho offers tips to prevent being scammed.
An investigation is underway for a hit-and-run crash in Kalihi that left a woman in critical condition Saturday night.
Former Kahuku linebacker and current Texas Longhorn Liona Lefau was back on the North Shore Saturday morning for his annual keiki Camp.
The University of Hawaii baseball team looked to keep their season alive on Saturday in the Big West Tournament.
Operation Hire Hawaii launched in February to bring in former federal workers, who either lost their jobs in government cutbacks or quit.
Officials said the fire started shortly before 3 p.m. at the top of Ilio Road in the Kaunakakai area of Ranch Camp.
Issac Pascua is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 238 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
Police said that Ikaika Reed allegedly shot a woman in the back after an argument.
The Hawaii Fire Department said they were called to the scene just after 3 p.m. Friday.
Oliver Widger, also known as Sailing with Phoenix, arrived at the Ala Wai Harbor Saturday morning at around 10 a.m.
CEO Francoise Culley-Trotman joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about the importance of caring for our mental and physical health when pregnant and its High Risk Maternal Child Health program.
The Honolulu Police Department said scammers are using the Kaneohe Police Station’s phone number to demand payment to avoid arrest for an outstanding warrant.
Events include free ship tours, book presentation and signing, outdoor film screening, live underwater dive, and commemorative ceremony.
Some rain showers that were around the state overnight are starting to clear up; it should be mostly sunny today. Enjoy the Memorial Day/Three-day weekend!
The attorney for the victim’s family says the initial charges were dropped as prosecutors explore potentially harsher offenses.
Model airplane enthusiasts first saw new 50-fgoot power poles being put up next to their airfield.
Some major landowners are not ready to work with the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation.
Austin Quale Joseph is back behind bars two weeks after he was sentenced, and released, for terrorizing a student in 2019.
“This is exactly what we feared. I did not believe a short time behind bars for the crimes he committed in Los Angeles County was enough.”
The aloha shirt designs are inspired by the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force and will debut just ahead of Memorial Day on Friday, May 23.
Starting May 31, a reusable materials drop-off site will be open for donations at the Kapaa Transfer Station in Kailua.
Witnesses said it’s a large cat that has been lurking in the mountain behind the East-West Center since at least Monday.
U.S. border officials denied entry for Nicolle Saroukos, who says she was “treated like a criminal.”
Her attorney called it a legal move as they instead focus on getting a criminal conviction.
Work is expected to take several hours to complete.
In Honolulu, the 74th annual Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Sebastien “Seba” Gonzales views this as one step in a years-long plan as he dreams of one day playing for one of the world’s most prestigious clubs.
Participants can test their vertical jump and gauge their speed in miles per hour.
The flight attendants union said the agreement includes industry-leading compensation and retro pay, and hotel, scheduling, and reserve improvements.
“These everyday heroes did not hesitate during adversity, and their selfless acts are an inspiration to us all.”
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