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Over the weekend, Hawaii will still have some breezy winds because of high pressure in the northeast. But there might be some rain on Sunday night and Monday morning, especially on the windward side of the islands.
Hawaii Island’s police chief will face the county’s police commission to explain his commitment to both the police department and residents.
The 5-1 vote against accepting the EIS for the Makua, Kahuku, and Poamoho training areas came after hundreds of people turned out in opposition.
According to police, at around 9 a.m., they received a tip that a 16-year-old boy had possibly brought a gun to school.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed new legislation Friday to protect the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agriculture, while also enhancing the state’s biosecurity.
The Maui Fire Department wants to remind Maui residents of how to be safe when using fireworks.
City officials said the project began in February, and in July, crews will begin heavy demolition of the Waipahu Incinerator Building and other structures on Waipahu Depot Road.
A warm and breezy weekend is ahead.
Lehua Kalua refused to leave the Women’s Community Correctional Center Friday morning for a court proceeding over bail.
The community has come to their aid.
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The Maui Police Department said alcohol is a possible factor in a near-fatal crash in Kihei Thursday night.
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First Alert Forecast: Lighter winds with fewer showers expected through the weekend
Officials closed the road in all directions along Kaukonakua Road between Wilikina Drive and Kamananui Road.
The U.S. Coast Guard said it airlifted a sick sailor on a cargo ship 80 miles off Kauai Thursday morning.
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After extending the deadline to work out a contract agreement for the new Aloha Stadium, the state reassured the stadium authority that the project is on schedule.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs said it has pulled two longstanding lawsuits surrounding the management of Mauna Kea.
State lawmakers are joining Gov. Josh Green in seeking the resignations of the entire 12-member Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors.
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A dry weather trend is expected this weekend.
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The Aikau Ohana was in Waikiki Thursday morning, where they laid Clyde Aikau in his final resting place, a moving ceremony for a man who touched many lives.
Hawaiian Airlines said a cybersecurity event affected some of its information technology systems, but flights are operating safely and as scheduled.
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In court on Tuesday, Penn asked the judge to order “a supervised identity verification” of his 79-year-old mother Lorraine Shin.
Police were notified by the Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office Wednesday that the 28-year-old female passenger involved in the crash had died from her injuries.
Officials said two women, ages 25 and 24-years-old were involved.
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.
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