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First Alert Forecast: Stronger winds due over the weekend
“I see someone who’s sad, lonely and wanting help.”
The temporary restraining order is now effective until November, and requires BJ Penn to immediately move out of the Hilo home that he shares with his mother.
“Meth is probably more scary than fentanyl at this point in time because it is increasing and there’s no chemical treatment for methamphetamine addiction.”
Students are learning to build sheds in a free carpentry class at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Once completed, their work will be transported to Lahaina or Kula and gifted to a fire survivor.
Police said a 64-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man suffered injuries to their heads, faces, and hands.
Bracing for both federal and state budget cuts, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is choosing among programs to cut back.
Nearly 1,800 people attended the Taste of Hawaii Wednesday, making one of the most anticipated events hosted by the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce on Capitol Hill.
Damage estimates to the home and church are estimated to be $113,000 and $12,000 for the contents.
The Los Angeles Rams are preparing for the upcoming NFL season, and connecting to a community that has also faced hardships.
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In the late 1960s, the Vietnam conflict had been going on for more than a decade when Lester Higa found himself at Fort DeRussy.
On Hawaii Island, the runway at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport will be closed overnight for rehabilitation work.
June 11 is King Kamehameha Day, a holiday honoring the first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez joined 18 other attorneys general in opposing the president’s use of the California National Guard on protesters in Los Angeles.
The 25th episode of the Kilauea volcano eruption produced fountains that reached heights of 1,000 feet.
The Transair Short SD3-60 turboprop aircraft had a similar issue in 2015.
The two-vehicle collision occurred on the H-1 freeway by the Kunia exit.
Trial has begun for a man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend, who previously lived on Hawaii Island.
HPD said police were conducting a traffic stop when the suspect driver and his passenger drove toward the approaching officers.
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds with scattered showers expected through the weekend
Neighbors said thieves broke into the 100-year-old man’s home by using a crowbar to pry open the door.
A convicted killer was involved in a fight that sent another inmate to the hospital Saturday morning at the Halawa Correctional Facility.
Maui’s main stadium will be closed for more than a year to undergo much-needed repairs.
Police said the suspect allegedly pushed the victim into a stall and tried to sexually assault her.
Officials say the changes aim to make streets safer by encouraging pedestrians to cross at traffic lights, but critics argue that rarely happens.
The island of Kaua‘i is now fully fiber-enabled, providing Hawaiian Telcom customers access to high-speed internet.
Plaintiffs say HMSA’s preauthorization and contract rules interfere with patient care, while the company says they help doctors do their jobs quickly and effectively.
Officials said aggressive 6-foot sharks were seen 50 to 200 yards offshore feeding on schools of fish.
The Los Angeles Rams are hosting several community events on Maui during the team’s minicamp.
Hawaii lawmakers and small businesses gathered at the nation’s capital for the ninth annual Hawaii on the Hill.
James Kaleohano, known as Ace to his buddies, was barely out of Kaimuki High School when the reality of the Korean War hit home in a very personal way.
In addition to increasing the number of bays by almost double its previous capacity, the new design also includes crucial upgrades to medical technology.
We’re speaking to leaders of local nonprofit organizations about how they’re navigating federal funding cuts, and how the state might be stepping in to help.
University of Hawaii President Wendy Hensel appointed Vassilis Syrmos to succeed current UH Manoa provost Michael Bruno.
Crews will conduct animal control activities to protect the habitat of the critically endangered native forest bird, the palila.
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds with scattered showers expected to linger through the weekend
Hourly parking rates at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport are going up starting July 1.
Authorities said the victim was treated at the Kalihi police substation for a single gunshot wound and taken to the hospital.
The city is looking to develop 13 acres of land near Wakea Street and Kamokila Boulevard.
Fire officials said they saved close to $20 million worth of the property.
Two days after council chair Tommy Waters narrowly lost a high-profile vote, two members who voted against him are losing their leadership positions.
“This just raises larger questions about state sovereignty, and the extent to which the Trump administration is willing to use it authority to go over the heads of other governors.”
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, serving as acting governor, signed Act 201 into law to ensure high-speed internet access reaches underserved communities.
Patty Mills will join the Rainbow Warrior basketball program as General Manager.
Crews are injecting pesticides into about 800 palm trees from Kakaako to Ala Moana to fend off the invasive pests.
The Maui Fire Department said that the fire broke out just before 8 p.m. Sunday on Malahi Road.
According to the Honolulu Police Department, the crash happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Kipapa Drive.
The agency provides meals for 60,000 people every month, and officials are worried about their ability to meet the growing community needs.
Lahaina families and their supporters gathered together to urge the Maui County Council to pass a bill that would phase out thousands of short-term rentals.
Dr. Takashi Manago was a member of “Go For Broke,” a band of Japanese-American soldiers. He served with the 100th Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
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