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From Kahala Mall to the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center to Pearlridge Center, the malls were wall-to-wall with last-minute shoppers.
Thousands of fans packed the stands of the Clarence TC Ching Athletic Complex in a Hawaii bowl that did not disappoint.
The crash occurred shortly before 9 p.m. near the 6th Avenue off-ramp.
The organization is preparing 600 Christmas meals for kupuna who may not have family in town or special holiday plans.
The incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near mile marker 14.
The murder case went cold for years, but Jackson’s loved ones never gave up hope that her killer would be found.
Conching says her path to medicine began in high school when she considered how health disparities affect Native Hawaiian communities.
A new law set to go into effect on Jan. 1 will require cruise ship passengers to pay the transient accommodation tax, which will also be increased by 0.75%.
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds expected to ease over Christmas with minimal rainfall through the weekend
Parishioners at Living Way Church in Wailuku are celebrating a Christmas miracle.
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Bystanders pulled a man out of the water and performed CPR on him until lifeguards and firefighters arrived and took over.
Information that leads to the arrest and charging of a suspect is eligible for a $1,000 reward.
The facility has 18 rooms, a room for a property manager, and a shared laundry room.
A funeral service and procession will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, followed by a public memorial service on Sunday, Jan. 11.
A body was found at the scene of a structure fire in Ocean View early Wednesday morning.
The DHHL chair said it’s a revenue option that should be explored.
Santa Claus made his one-of-a-kind arrival by canoe in front of the Halekulani Hotel on Waikiki Beach.
The Hilo Benioff Medical Center Foundation supplied 127 defibrillators for placement in officers’ patrol cars.
Disney characters and cast members paid a special visit to Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children.
The lava fountaining began almost one year to the day of the anniversary of the first episode of this eruption in 2024.
The ceremony will happen during 6 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hawai’i Law Enforcement Memorial located on Kalanimoku Building at 115, Punchbowl Street.
A child sustained serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash on Kuhio Highway.
Dr. Craig cares for children with physical impairments such as cerebral palsy and brain or spinal cord injuries.
The story that started in Georgia and spawned a Christmas tradition for families worldwide turns 20.
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.
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.
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