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First Alert Forecast: The best weather on the planet expected to hold through Friday
On Tuesday, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., decided not to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children and pregnant women.
The voyaging canoe, Iosepa, is set to arrive in West Maui next week, where a party will be held next Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.
NBC’s new show “Destination X” premieres Tuesday night and features 10 contestants, including Kim Conner of Kaneohe.
Police received several reports of a device known as “The Barnacle” being placed on windshields with a notice telling the owner to pay a fine.
Kira Lau, 13, won the Hawaii State Spelling Bee to make it to the national contest in Maryland.
Tedious work is underway to restore ancient artifacts that were damaged in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire.
Frank Pangelinan went missing two years ago, and his family has not given up searching for him.
Jeff Cobb from Pearl City is now living out his childhood dream of punishing opponents on WWE’s SmackDown.
DiAeris McRaven led the team with five blocks in their championship match sweep of the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Council leaders say after past mayors and councils avoided the tough decision about sewer rates, everyone agrees the rates have to go up to catch up.
Police said Walter Gomes threatened someone with a gun and stole their car on Saturday in Kona.
For now, all reservations through June 1 have been canceled.
The showcase highlighted the educational and cultural exchange between Japan and Hawaii.
The fee is expected to raise about $100 million a year for projects to make the state’s infrastructure more resilient to the climate crisis.
According to police, a 23-year-old woman had accompanied John Garside, 54, to the Tantalus area, where he demanded sex from her.
On today’s episode of Spotlight Now, we’re joined by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Carl Bonham, University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization executive director.
Honolulu police were called to the scene of a possible attempted murder in Waipahu Monday night.
Gentle trade winds and windward showers expected this week.
First Alert Forecast: Light winds expected to persist through Thursday
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.
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.
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.
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