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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
Updated: 24 minutes ago
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By Drew Davis
Dry and windy conditions are expected this weekend.
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Wreck closed Kamehameha Highway at Puhuli Street
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Dillon Ancheta
Over the next two years, the state will open 50 more public pre-school classrooms, increasing early education opportunities for more than 2,700 kids statewide.
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sydney Brammer
The Los Angeles Rams hosted clinics for young girls and boys in flag and tackle football on Tuesday.
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Chelsea Davis
On Tuesday, about two dozen rookies traveled to Lahaina to help rebuild a home for a fire survivor.
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Daryl Huff
The Honolulu City Council endured its most contentious leadership reorganization in decades Tuesday.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
The community is waiting for landowner Kamehameha Schools to share its strategic plan for the area.
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kay Thomas
The plaintiff, Dr. Brenton Yuen, says he led efforts to recruit more doctors, nurses and other staff but was blocked by management.
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Eddie Dowd
Tuesday marks two years since Richianna DeGuzman was shot in the head on Oahu’s west side and almost died.
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
A water service shutdown is scheduled to take place in Hanalei on Wednesday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The daily bag limit will be four pigs of either sex, per hunter, per day. There is no limit for sheep or goat harvests.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
A spokesman from the city said he expects the lawsuit to be dismissed.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Police said he was not wearing a seat belt.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The crash occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Beretania and Queen Emma streets.
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sydney Brammer
The Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan helps to prepare for natural hazards and disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires.
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kay Thomas
David Hekili Kenui Bell, 46, known as “shave ice guy” died on June 12, just weeks after film was released.
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Today on Spotlight Now, we’re speaking to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation and the city’s head of transportation services.
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The team took to the field at the War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku Tuesday morning for warm-ups and on-field activities.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The former “Project Runway” contestant was killed in Utah by a stray bullet during the “No Kings” protest on Saturday.
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
HDOT said the increase is needed to cover the increasing costs that comes with managing the state’s Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) program.
Updated: 23 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Over 1,100 rooms will be renovated floor by floor to minimize disruption to guests.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
About 50 trucks with “Lahaina Wildfire Debris” decals will make four roundtrips every day for five months.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Gunfire was reported to HPD at around 8 p.m. near Kalakaua Avenue and Ala Wai Boulevard.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The exclusive LA Rams gear will feature Aaron Kai’s signature wave design and is available only at the team’s pop-up shop in Wailea Village, Maui.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The state put in new overhead monitors in Terminal 1 at the Honolulu airport, showing the statuses and wait times for security checkpoints.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM HST
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By Kay Thomas
The crew says the region’s expansive cloud formations are awe-inspiring but also carry thunderstorms, heavy rain and lightning.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Aaron Kai said the LA Rams asked him to help paint the practice field for their time on Maui this week.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A robbery suspect allegedly jumped into Hilo Bay to evade police and was in the water for two hours.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
Firefighters are working to control a wind-whipped brushfire that threatened dozens of homes in Southeast Maui.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Free keiki meal programs ease the financial burden on parents, and could be impacted by federal cuts.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Opponents and supporters of a tiny homes project for homeless young adults in Mākaha experienced some tension as they came together Monday.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Agricultural landowners said cracking down on crime will allow them to continue to provide local food and homegrown products at stable prices.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
A 19-page letter began arriving last week with deadlines and instructions on how to file for part of the settlement.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
The surrounding community shouldn’t be alarmed during the training.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Hawaiian Telcom said the company expects to restore service for the majority of customers as early as 6 p.m.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM HST
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By Stephanie Lum
Hawaii chefs flexed their culinary skills this weekend at the 5th annual Kauai Poke Fest, held at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Crews are working to extinguish hot spots and gain full containment.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM HST
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By Kay Thomas
Federal and wildland firefighters are battling a brush fire on Schofield Barracks in Central Oahu.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura gives HNN the latest update on the Maui brush fire, Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
According to the report, the Robinson R44 Raven II operated by Aloha Helicopter Tours, broke up in-flight likely due to turbulence due to downdraft winds.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police said a 36-year-old female suspect stabbed her boyfriend and his friend, while also damaging two doors.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM HST
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By The Associated Press
The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another has been taken into custody, ending a nearly two-day search that put the entire state on edge.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM HST
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By Kay Thomas
An accident involving two motorcycles on the H1 exit 10 off ramp, left one man in serious condition on Sunday.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents unanimously approved the appointment of Matt Elliott as the school’s next athletics director during a special meeting Monday.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
An Emergency Proclamation (EP) was signed Sunday at 6 p.m., by Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, in response to a brush fire on Maui.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM HST
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By Kay Thomas
Officers responded to reports of gunshots fired at The District nightclub around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
This year marks the 153rd annual observation of King Kamehameha I Day, with this year’s theme being “E Ho‘omau – Celebrating Mary Kawena Pukui.”
Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
According to police, a white four-door sedan stopped and fired several rounds towards a group of people.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
After a Minnesota man shot two politicians, killing one and injuring the other, Hawaii lawmakers decried the attack and offered condolences.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
HPD said a vehicle then crashed into a traffic sign and into a 20-year-old man, who was standing on the shoulder next to an unoccupied vehicle.
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