“First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds expected to ease over Christmas with minimal rainfall through the weekend.”
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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds expected to ease over Christmas with minimal rainfall through the weekend
Jamielee Noga, 38, was taken into custody at around 11 a.m. on suspicion of first-degree terroristic threatening.
As if to mark the anniversary, Episode 39 fountaining began shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Watchstanders received the medical evacuation request on Sunday at around 8:40 p.m.
The judge denied a motion to dismiss the case, meaning Jacobson must continue to face the charges.
Pending court approval, all Kamehameha preschools and K-12 campuses will no longer require tuition beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
Sports often have a fascinating way of making life come full circle, and no one could have mapped out Nick Rolovich’s path back to Manoa.
A few windward showers are possible over the next several days, but they will remain relatively light and passing in nature.
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is warning residents to watch for scammers trying to exploit the holiday season.
Many transplants from Hawaii have started businesses in Utah, particularly restaurants featuring island-inspired cuisine.
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Elyse Makanani, left Hawaii for Denver, Colorado, about 20 years ago to pursue an affordable lifestyle and career opportunities.
Thousands of Hawaii families have relocated to Utah, driven by the state’s high cost of living.
The law prohibits Oahu residents from using or possessing large aerial fireworks and requires a permit to purchase firecrackers.
As 2025 comes to a close, HNN’s Daryl Huff and the Spotlight Now team took a look at some of the influential stories that defined the year in Hawaii.
George Foote, 40, allegedly entered a home on Aama Street in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision on Friday afternoon.
Maui’s new electric bus fleet is part of an effort to reduce air pollution and noise on the island.
Law enforcement is actively working to locate Gregory Glaser, 57, who is wanted for murder in connection with the death of Amber Jackson in 2010.
City crews have successfully stopped a sewer discharge caused by a damaged pipe under the Nimitz Highway bridge.
The victim is also being memorialized as a calm, loving spirit.
Hawaii’s top economist says 2026 could be a tough year for the state’s economy.
The remains were identified as Seenarine by DNA comparison.
Responding units included the Hanale Fire Station, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, and American Medical Response.
The incident took place on Tuesday at Waialae Ave. and 11th Ave. around 7:25 a.m.
Archer was a 6-year-old narcotics detection dog.
The U.S. military says it has conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person.
Police said the incident happened east of Kaukama Rd. on Farrington Highway at 5:15 a.m.
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds with scattered showers persist today, lighter winds due back before Christmas
Naalae Beef Company owner William Jacintho found the cow’s remains along with the arrow that killed her.
The ring features a numeric inscription for the date Dec. 21, 2024.
A Waipahu woman pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns and wire fraud that allowed her to collect tens of thousands of dollars in pandemic-related unemployment benefits.
According to police, he was hit by a driver who was trying to overtake another vehicle on Malakeke Street on Nov. 29.
Crews remain on site and are taking immediate steps to mitigate impacts and stop the discharge as quickly and safely as possible.
Mostly sunny skies are expected by Wednesday and Thursday, making for perfect, comfortable weather for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Maui County Department of Water Supply will implement a new method for projecting water demand starting January 1, designed to improve accuracy and simplify the permitting process for customers.
In the Trump administration’s latest effort to prevent dangerous people from entering the country, visitors may soon face vetting of their social media and family histories.
The Hawaii Bowl will take place Christmas Eve in front of a sold-out crowd at UH Manoa’s Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
Chastidy Carlisle and her 13-year-old daughter shed tears of joy when they were handed the keys to their free car.
The University of Hawaii and California will be going head-to-head before a sold-out crowd on Christmas Eve.
Joshua Lopes-Keli was indicted on charges of second-degree robbery, three counts of kidnapping, and unauthorized control of a vehicle.
Two adults and a child were taken to the hospital after a truck allegedly hit them while they were walking on the shoulder of Ho’owili Road.
Officials say the fire started in a partially enclosed patio, and caused $968,000 in damage.
Roynes Dural, a former Navy sailor, will receive $420,833 for the time he spent in prison.
A student group from Kamehameha Schools traveled to New Zealand’s Bay of Islands to visit Motukōkako, known as the Hole in the Rock.
For years, Santa Claus has made a grand entrance at the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki.
Kuulei Pali-Forth was diagnosed with Berger’s disease, an incurable condition that can lead to kidney failure.
Kurt Lager’s appointment to the position earned unanimous approval from the Ocean Safety commission.
Micah Auna, 29, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with his mother’s death.
Former acting U.S. ambassador to South Korea Joseph Yun shared his thoughts on the evolving alliance between the U.S. and South Korea.
PayPal has denied the claims, but will pay $6 million to OCP to resolve the lawsuit.
“You know there’s a fire. You can smell it. Your first reaction is to get out and grab your most precious items.”
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