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Trade winds will persist through the week and will be breezy and gusty today through Tuesday. Mostly stable weather pattern with some showers mostly along typical windward and mauka areas, as well as the Kona slopes of the Big Island each afternoon.
The hoolaulea will be followed by two parades Saturday and Sunday.
Thirty feet of plumeria were draped on the statue of King Kamehameha I, a tradition to honor the monarch who established the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Eight talented Maui performers will take the stage live on June 29 as part of the “Hawaii to the World” talent competition and television show.
Hawaii Tourism Authority executive Isaac Choy says he was pushed out because he found many examples of improper spending at the agency.
In a Hilo courtroom Friday, UFC Hall-of-Famer BJ Penn admitted that he violated his mother’s temporary restraining order and gave a reason for it.
Cones, flags, and signs line several Paiko Drive properties, appearing to act as barriers.
Matthew Smith was accused of brutally stabbing his two roommates and his landlord with a steak knife after an argument over food nearly two years ago.
Gen. Ronald P. Clark took the helm of the U.S. Army Pacific last year and says “to be able to celebrate 250 years of the United States Army here is fantastic.”
Crime cost famers and ranchers in Hawaii about $3.3 million last year, according to a survey by the Department of Agriculture. Theft, vandalism and trespassing are the main problems.
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Shortstop Sienna Yamashita led the Warriors in hits, runs, doubles and triples this past year, garnering national attention.
The Trusted Traveler program allows valid Department of Defense ID card holders to escort guests without visitor passes.
The deadline to audition for “Hawaii to the World, Kauai Calls” is Thursday, June 19.
Park officials said he would have fallen a hundred feet to the caldera floor but was stopped when he hit a tree.
Hawaiian Host introduced the newest ambassadors of AlohaMacs, one wahine and one kane, who will represent the brand’s most iconic product.
HIEMA said the test is a routine procedure designed to ensure that the emergency communications systems are functioning properly.
Nanakuli students worked together to organize a massive food distribution to support over 600 families this weekend.
Major Rick Blangiardi signed into law the removal of 108 derelict payphones from Oahu parks to declutter and modernize the city on June 12.
Hawaii’s first ever Seisuke Knife Festival features live forging demonstrations, sushi demos, food, drinks, and dancing.
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.
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.
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