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Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Lighter winds with spotty showers heading in for the weekend
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource Staff
Most of the minimum wage increases will take effect Jan. 1.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Chelsea Davis
Eighty-three volunteers gathered at Saint Theresa’s Church in Kihei on Christmas Day to serve hot meals to those in need, continuing a tradition that has fed Maui’s hungry for more than three decades.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Dillon Ancheta and Ben Gutierrez
The island’s medical community has been hit hard by the traffic death.
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Drew Davis
These light winds will allow sea breezes to develop in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday, leading to a few pop-up showers.
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
After a fire left nine people displaced and caused almost $1 million in damage, HFD is getting the word out about the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kyle Chinen
Fans are still buzzing after Wednesday night’s thrilling Hawaii Bowl between the University of Hawaii and California.
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dillon Ancheta
Turning to Hawaii’s forests for building material is one idea being looked at.
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Raquel Calo
Conching says her path to medicine began in high school when she considered how health disparities affect Native Hawaiian communities.
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By HNN Staff and Annalisa Burgos
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, Kids Hurt Too is offering a free 24/7 helpline through Jan. 9. Call (808) 545-5683.
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
According to police, a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a convertible.
Updated: 23 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Crews rescued an injured hiker on the Koko Crater Trail Christmas morning.
Updated: 24 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Mele Kalikimaka!
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
From Kahala Mall to the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center to Pearlridge Center, the malls were wall-to-wall with last-minute shoppers.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM HST
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By Cienna Pilotin and Kyle Chinen
Thousands of fans packed the stands of the Clarence TC Ching Athletic Complex in a Hawaii bowl that did not disappoint.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The crash occurred shortly before 9 p.m. near the 6th Avenue off-ramp.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The organization is preparing 600 Christmas meals for kupuna who may not have family in town or special holiday plans.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near mile marker 14.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM HST
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By Anthony Ferreira
The murder case went cold for years, but Jackson’s loved ones never gave up hope that her killer would be found.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
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%.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds expected to ease over Christmas with minimal rainfall through the weekend
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
Parishioners at Living Way Church in Wailuku are celebrating a Christmas miracle.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Bystanders pulled a man out of the water and performed CPR on him until lifeguards and firefighters arrived and took over.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Information that leads to the arrest and charging of a suspect is eligible for a $1,000 reward.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
The facility has 18 rooms, a room for a property manager, and a shared laundry room.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A funeral service and procession will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, followed by a public memorial service on Sunday, Jan. 11.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A body was found at the scene of a structure fire in Ocean View early Wednesday morning.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
The DHHL chair said it’s a revenue option that should be explored.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Santa Claus made his one-of-a-kind arrival by canoe in front of the Halekulani Hotel on Waikiki Beach.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Hilo Benioff Medical Center Foundation supplied 127 defibrillators for placement in officers’ patrol cars.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Disney characters and cast members paid a special visit to Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The lava fountaining began almost one year to the day of the anniversary of the first episode of this eruption in 2024.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
A child sustained serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash on Kuhio Highway.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Dr. Craig cares for children with physical impairments such as cerebral palsy and brain or spinal cord injuries.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM HST
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By Ivan Rodriguez, CNN via CNN Newsource
The story that started in Georgia and spawned a Christmas tradition for families worldwide turns 20.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Jamielee Noga, 38, was taken into custody at around 11 a.m. on suspicion of first-degree terroristic threatening.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM HST
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By Anthony Ferreira
As if to mark the anniversary, Episode 39 fountaining began shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Watchstanders received the medical evacuation request on Sunday at around 8:40 p.m.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The judge denied a motion to dismiss the case, meaning Jacobson must continue to face the charges.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Pending court approval, all Kamehameha preschools and K-12 campuses will no longer require tuition beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
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.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
A few windward showers are possible over the next several days, but they will remain relatively light and passing in nature.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is warning residents to watch for scammers trying to exploit the holiday season.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Many transplants from Hawaii have started businesses in Utah, particularly restaurants featuring island-inspired cuisine.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta and HNN Staff
Elyse Makanani, left Hawaii for Denver, Colorado, about 20 years ago to pursue an affordable lifestyle and career opportunities.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Thousands of Hawaii families have relocated to Utah, driven by the state’s high cost of living.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The law prohibits Oahu residents from using or possessing large aerial fireworks and requires a permit to purchase firecrackers.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
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.
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