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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds expected to weaken through the weekend
The crash took place in Lihue on Kuhio Highway, fronting a nearby Walmart.
Hawaii Island police warn of a new phone scam of individuals falsely identifying themselves as police officers.
They’re against any high-rise or intensive commercial development there.
Kahoolawe Island Reserve was awarded the prestigious “Blue Park Award,” which recognizes marine protected areas that meet the highest science-based standards for effective conservation.
Kealoha Kalama, a legendary kumu kula, recording artist, and producer has died.
A movement to lower speed limits statewide had led to lower speed limits in Oahu school zones, but many drivers may not realize the law has changed
Residents near the old Kam Drive-In site are raising concerns yet again over flammable weeds on the lot.
He also was wanted for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer.
Cameron Haumea wrestled his way to victory last weekend, claiming a National Championship at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.
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Serial road rager Nathaniel Radimak appears to be working on a plea deal for an alleged assault in Kakaako.
Police said Narcotics/Vice officers executed the operation at a home near Hoolehua Street.
The Hawaii State Judiciary honored six of its Mohala Wahine program, also known as Women’s Court during a ceremony held on Wednesday.
The crew was celebrated with stone and awa ceremonies on Marae Taputapuatea, honoring the sacred site and their Polynesian ancestors.
First District Court Judge Ronald Johnson granted Gilchrist Fernandez’s request for a deferral, which could have his charges dismissed.
Since December 2024, QNHCH nurses have advocated for Hawaii Island residents to ensure they receive the same level of care, safety, and resources as patients on Oahu.
Honolulu Attorney Robert Chapman allegedly engaged in a years-long fraud scheme in which he utilized a forged will to deprive three charities of approximately $250,000 each.
Nearly 400 pieces from late princess Abigail Kawananakoa’s home at Lakeview Quarter Horse Farm in Nuevo, California are up for sale in an online auction.
Investigators arrived on scene near the area of Kahekili and Kamehameha Highway at around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Moderate to breezy trade winds will continue through the week.
A blessing ceremony marked the launch of Hawaii Foodbank Kauai’s new mobile food pantry on Tuesday.
New admission fees at Hilo’s Panaewa Zoo will start August first.
The official in charge of setting electric rates is denying he socializes with Hawaiian Electric executives. That accusation was raised at a hearing Tuesday over whether the Public Utilities Commission is too easy on the utility.
HPD’s soon-to-be Interim Police Chief has announced his selections for Acting Deputy Chiefs.
New video of the Coast Guard rescuing a man whose boat sunk near Molokai was just released.
Honolulu’s prosecuting attorney shared details gathered in the investigation.
Over the past decade, markings at dozens of Oahu crosswalks have vanished.
Honolulu police say officers shot a 37-year-old man in Makaha after he rammed a stolen truck into an HPD vehicle.
The Aloha Stadium state’s project team announced today that it’s now pushing back its original self-imposed deadline by a month.
Oahu residents have been notified of upcoming full closers of Honolulu-bound Likelike Highway beginning Monday, June 30 from the H-3 Freeway split through the Wilson Tunnel.
A major business deal between Maui landowners have some water rights advocates worried.
The Kauai Police Department arrested two men in connection with a sexual assault case involving two juveniles that happened earlier this month in Hanamaulu.
Today on Spotlight Now, we’re speaking to Dr. Kamanaʻopono Crabbe, David Sun Miyashiro, executive director of Hawaii Kids Can and Mele Kānealiʻi Hawai’i State Youth Commissioner on the Rediscovering Hawaii’s Soul movement.
The Maui Food Bank has named Chris Yuh as its new Chief Financial Officer.
The event will take place at the historic Old Lahaina Luau on October 4, 2025, and aims to raise funds to support the continuing rebuilding of Lahaina.
Researchers said Honaunau Bay now has an average of 51 sea urchins per square meter. This is considered to be the highest recorded density on coral reefs anywhere in the world.
Nathan Cakin of Ocean View barricaded himself inside a residence and threatened to harm himself after police conducted a residence check with a warrant for his arrest.
A Coastal Flood Statement is in effect through Thursday due to the extreme high tides and rising south swell, minor flooding is possible statewide.
The Maui Police Department requests the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Mwolana Maybelle Aliksa, 44, of Kahului.
Honolulu police have received several reports of someone shooting blow darts at chickens near Prospect and Magazine Streets in Makiki.
Honolulu police and state sheriffs are searching for missing inmate Steve Abraham.
Funeral services are now planned for former city councilman, community leader, military service member and philanthropist John Henry Felix.
On the Island of Hawaii, a California visitor apparently drowned off Whittington Beach Park in Naalehu Sunday afternoon.
Monday marks one week since crews began hauling wildfire debris from West Maui to Central Maui.
A Hawaii congresswoman says it should’ve happened much sooner.
The pup’s full Hawaiian name was gifted to him by the students of Hauula Elementary School’s Immersion program.
Governor Josh Green is calling for the resignation of every member of the board of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. He says its best to start with a clean slate after multiple problems had to be fixed. On Monday, lawmakers grilled the HTA’s new, interim leadership in a hearing that lasted most of the workday.
Legendary University of Hawaii head baseball coach Les Murakami is being inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame, the College Baseball Foundation announced Monday.
The main runway at the Hilo International Airport will close overnight for maintenance and reports.
Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation took over the Pearl at Kalauao golf course on Monday for their 9th annual tournament.
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