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First Alert Forecast: Stronger winds with scattered showers moving in over the weekend
Organizers anticipate thousands may show up Saturday in Honolulu as part of the ‘No Kings’ nationwide protests.
Police arrested and charged BJ Penn Thursday after authorities said the 46-year-old violated the temporary restraining order against him.
The City and County of Honolulu has filled a portion of Old Stadium Park with tents for homeless people.
The King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade takes place Saturday.
Experts say Hawaii is actually catching up to the rest of the country with the reforms.
Don’t be alarmed if you see a slew of emergency response vehicles at the University of Hawaii Maui College campus Friday.
New numbers on domestic violence reveal a troubling trend in the LGBTQ+ community, and experts are urging victims to get help.
The Kaukau 4 Keiki program provides free weekly meal boxes to families in underserved communities.
Sen. Brian Schatz said the treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla was unjustified, even if he was disrupting a news conference.
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Lt. Col. Sheila Medeiros is a proud American and thankful for the opportunities she had while serving her country as a soldier.
After a playground was set ablaze in early May, the community is coming together to rebuild by Monday.
According to court documents, a gang member hired the suspects because he believed his girlfriend was cheating on him with one of the victims.
Newly released court documents allege London Opendack tried to bite his mother’s nose off.
Beyond hula, the festival offers hands-on activities, cultural demonstrations, food vendors, workshops and entertainment for all ages.
According to USPS, Hawaii had 20 dog bites last year, and 60 percent were on the island of Oahu.
Crews will be removing soil that was likely impacted by chemicals used for firefighting.
The organization encourages students to pursue a career in construction away from Maui, then bring their acquired knowledge back to the island to serve their communities.
The University of Hawaii women’s basketball team is being recognized for their on-court apparel.
HFD received a call at around 7:33 a.m. of a building fire on Leihua Street.
The family of Clyde Aikau is inviting the public to the tribute due to start at 7:45 a.m. by the Duke Kahanamoku statue in Waikiki.
Haley Chasin, 27, of San Diego, made history Tuesday afternoon after she swam from Molokai to Oahu in under 12 hours.
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.
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.
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