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He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds with scattered showers expected to persist through the weekend
The eruption pattern is getting more predictable, but other aspects like ashfall, are not.
Trades will be quite wet
The movie will be an adaptation of a shooter style video game and set to be released in November 2027.
The number of students experiencing homelessness is rising on Oahu’s west side, according to Department of Education officials who say they are seeing the highest numbers in years.
Maui’s oldest Catholic school will close its high school, ending a 178-year tradition.
On Wednesday, University of Hawaii leadership, coaches and student-athletes made their pitch to members of the House Committee on Higher Education.
The man who made a campaign donation to Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke allegedly overbilled a medical testing company by $7 million after setting up the city’s COVID testing program.
Leaders are hopeful it will lead to other positive impacts, like a drop in crime.
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Updated 2025 numbers show the U.S. only added less than a third of the jobs it had estimated. That means more uncertainty for Hawaii’s main economic driver.
Hundreds of keiki athletes do not know when they can play flag football again after a legal dispute canceled their league.
211 Day highlights the 211 statewide helpline and released findings from the 2025 AUW 211 annual report.
The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels.
The American Heart Association is spreading the word about a skill that is easy to learn and can save lives.
Police in North Dakota are asking for the public’s help in recovering a woman’s body who is believed to murdered.
Chaminade University partnered with Hawaii Catholic Schools to introduce fifth-graders to college life.
Police said the incident happened on Wednesday around 6:50 a.m., in front of 347 N. Kuakini St.
Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan leads a combined force of 5,300 Army and Air National Guard soldiers and airmen.
In Hawai’i, flu cases occur year-round, but the winter months from October to May typically see higher numbers following mainland trends.
American speedskater Jordan Stolz wins the 1,000 meters for his first Olympic gold medal.
Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged 49-year-old Chante Livingston of Ocean View in connection with a shooting incident that occurred Monday morning in Ocean View.
Hawaii Island police said they executed the search at a residence in the 92-8700 block of Palm Parkway in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
The offenses stem from an abuse of family or household member investigation reported on Jan. 10, 2026, and a separate burglary investigation reported on Feb. 4, 2026, in Kailua-Kona.
Honolulu police reported a fatal non-traffic pedestrian-car crash that occurred in the private driveway of a residence in the Kalihi area.
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds with minor splashes expected to persist through the weekend
On Tuesday, Hawaii’s highest court decided against insurance companies seeking a share of the $4 billion settlement, which they also ruled last year.
A push for federal regulation comes as many state attorneys general offices launch investigations and lawsuits against major social media platforms.
Hawaii’s clue drop is set for 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 on Oahu.
The Honolulu Zoo previously won fourth place for Best Zoo in America in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award.
Team Hui O Hawaii includes athletes, unified partners, coaches, and youth leaders from Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii Island.
The updated bill, adopted by the committee, clarifies age restrictions, where electric bicycles can be operated and sets speed limits.
A former helipad at Ko Olina is being transformed into a $5 million lūʻau, stage production and cultural experience featuring 37 musicians and dancers.
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was elected partly because of her reputation for honesty and transparency; a reputation that is now under its toughest test.
Because Attorney General Anne Lopez is appointed by the governor’s office, she and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke are both part of the executive branch.
The study found that 63 out of 64 sites across the islands had avian malaria, including areas with diverse bird communities.
The tree was partially uprooted and leaning toward the building, with cracks visible in its large branches.
U.S. Senator and U.S. Congressman introduced the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, a bill that would provide federal employees with a 4.1 percent pay increase in the 2027 calendar year.
Football Championship Subdivision power North Dakota State is set to join the Mountain West conference.
A new study out of the University of Hawaii at Manoa is giving scientists a possible glimpse into the future of reefs in Earth’s warming oceans.
HECO said if hazardous conditions suddenly return, it may be necessary to shut off power again in West Maui.
Today on Spotlight Now, Honolulu City Council chair Tommy Waters and charter commissioner Jacob Aki discuss the city’s top issues.
First Alert Forecast: Wind Advisory extended until this evening, scattered showers expected to persist through Thursday
Authorities have released surveillance photos and video showing a possible suspect in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Sweden’s brother-and-sister team of Isabella and Rasmus Wranå won gold in mixed doubles curling at the Milan Cortina Olympics, beating the United States in the final on Tuesday night.
Honolulu police responded to Farrington Hwy and Hikukahi St. around 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday.
A group of Buddhist monks has finally reached Washington, D.C., on foot, completing a 15-week trek from Texas that captivated the country.
Due to the ongoing weather conditions, four West Maui schools will be closed on Tuesday.
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