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First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected over the weekend
Honolulu Museum of Art screens three films in honor of Honouliuli’s 10-year anniversary as a national park
For the first time, former University of Hawaii women’s basketball player Daejah Phillips is explaining her sudden departure from the team in the middle of the season.
On Wednesday’s sentencing phase, Johnson returned to the stand to offer an apology to Mischa’s family, his loved ones, as well as his colleagues and the community.
Forecast: Trade winds are on cruise control
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he did not fire Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan, but admits he wanted a change.
By a narrow 5-4 vote, the Honolulu City Council approved a six-year plan that raises rates more for people who use more water.
A team from the Polynesian Cultural Center is on Maui to put on a free event for the public on Wednesday.
Timmy T’s Gourmet Grinders Sandwich Shop has three locations on Oahu.
Actress Maia Kealoha, star of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” live-action remake, joined the governor at the signing to represent the next generation of Hawaii talent.
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Three men charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Makaha last week were indicted by an Oahu grand jury Wednesday.
Crews responded to the fire shortly before 4:20 p.m., and heavy smoke prompted HFD to close the right-hand lanes of the freeway.
Officials say this may be the first time a violator has had a “geographic restriction” added to a sentence.
Demonstrators today called on Gov. Josh Green to use funds on bail reform, supportive housing, and diversion programs. Green said his administration is already doing that.
Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan appeared before the Honolulu Police Commission Wednesday afternoon, the first time since his surprising resignation announcement Monday.
More than a dozen people are reportedly injured after a city bus and a pickup truck collided near Honolulu’s airport.
The Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the search was necessary to “root out contraband and illegal activities.”
Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 281 last week into law, clearly defining torture and designating it as Class A felony, the most serious type of felony.
On today’s episode of Spotlight Now, we’re joined by Gov. Josh Green and state comptroller Keith Regan.
UH names Panita Thanatharn as Rainbow Wahine softball coach
Ellana Klemp is a bonafide star for the Hanalani girls basketball team.
Ocean Safety reported the 8-foot shark as “aggressive” and was spotted about 200 yards off shore.
Witnesses told police that the suspect fired a gun into the air during a physical altercation in the area of Puohulihuli Street.
Hawaii Island police arrested two men in connection with two separate robberies in downtown Hilo.
First Alert Forecast: Lighter winds with spotty showers expected to takeover Thursday
Kaukonahua Ranch wants to change land commitments made in 2019
Experts on police governance are questioning whether Mayor Rick Blangiardi exceeded his authority by forcing out Police Chief Joe Logan and recommending his interim replacement.
According to court documents Miguel Lara Romo is facing an inattention to driving charge.
The Maui County Council passed a $1.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday.
Dramatic video of two women working with a federal wildlife response team cutting the umbilical cord of a newborn monk seal on Oahu’s North Shore.
A slithery visitor was caught in the backyard of a Kaimuki home Sunday night.
Family members of those who died due to COVID-19 are eligible for up to $9,000.
On Monday, June 2, Kenneth Gricus, 62, succumbed to his injuries and passed away at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
An investigation is underway for a crash involving a Honolulu Police Department vehicle and a motorcycle.
“It’s really important. It takes a lot of work, preparation, and a lot of responsibility.”
The crash happened at around 10:15 a.m. along Manoa Road between Poelua and Peneku streets.
Beginning Thursday, June 5, a variety of free musical performances will be featured at Foster, Ho‘omaluhia and Wahiawā botanical gardens. Concerts will range from blues to bagpipes, island jams, and jazz.
$180 million of the contract will solely be spent on Maui, which has the highest risk for wildfires, HECO says.
First Alert Forecast: Best weather on the planet expected through Wednesday
A man was seen running across the freeway Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.
Last month, wildlife officials said a hawk was euthanized after it was found in Mountain View emaciated and missing a portion of its beak.
Hawaii County prosecutors want UFC Hall-of-Famer BJ Penn to undergo a court-ordered mental health exam.
Through an investigation, police said they determined Joseph Tibbs had allegedly been engaging in sexual conduct with minors for over a year.
Three men have been charged in connection with a shooting in Makaha that left a 19-year-old man dead and four others wounded last Wednesday.
For many in the crew, its a spiritual journey as they carry the weight of culture and tradition.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials say Nicolle Saroukos was “traveling for more than just tourism.”
A giant mural in Waikiki celebrates the diversity of Hawaii’s LGBTQIA community.
A Maui couple involved in a high-profile attempted murder trial want to keep their divorce case private, but the judge won’t let them.
Chief of Police Arthur “Joe” Logan announced his retirement less than three years after he was named to lead the department.
Gov. Josh Green appointed Dori Booth as Hawaii’s fire marshal.
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