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The city says permission has been granted to build a dirt track as the first phase of the project.
Dewayne Johnson II received the highest possible sentence of 23 years in prison for killing his wife and unborn child. But some say that isn’t long enough.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees were on Maui this week to listen to concerns and offer support.
Matt Elliott moved back to Oahu in 2022 and worked for the Hawaii Community Foundation. The nonprofit’s former CEO says UH is making the right move.
“I’m sure everybody’s excited just because the whole situation is over with and we finally have an AD, and it’s exciting for all of Hawaii right now,” said quarterback Micah Alejado.
In Hawaii, Alzheimer’s disease affects about 11% of people 65 and older, or about 31,000 kupuna.
The Kailua Elementary student has been paddling since he was 8, but this was his first time solo on the 26-mile journey.
The messages claim to be from the DMV and demand payment for unpaid traffic citations.
Officers arrested and charged Junson Heckerz with more than a dozen suspected offenses.
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The selected consultant will be tasked with creating a roadmap that includes affordable housing, climate resilience, infrastructure coordination and community benefits.
Hawaii business owners are stocking up on critical supplies from China in case tariffs push prices even higher.
Kamehameha tight end Taimane Purcell — one of the State’s top prospects — verbally committed to his collegiate destination Thursday morning.
The search turned up a pair of platform sneakers that were found drifting in the waters off Waialae Beach Park.
Honolulu police are asking the public to help identifying a man accused of robbing a person at a downtown bus stop last month.
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.
Mari’s Garden is tucked away in the middle of Mililani neighborhood on Makapipipi Street.
DLNR says the work will involve cutting, limbing, removal and transportation of the trees using heavy equipment.
The appointment needs to be approved by the UH Board of Regents at a special meeting that is expected to take place on June 16.
The trio paid almost $2 million in bribes to a former Hawaii County housing specialist to get AHA approvals but did not build a single unit.
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 Thursday, a military judge sentenced a Schofield soldier to the maximum of 23 years in prison after he confessed to killing his pregnant wife and her unborn child.
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he did not fire Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan, but admits he wanted a change.
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.
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.
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