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A few showers are possible early Wednesday morning, but they will be almost exclusively for windward regions.
The number of people who died from fentanyl across the islands dipped from 107 in 2023, to 103 in 2024, which is still way up from 9 in 2018.
Hawaii’s congressional delegation says President Donald Trump isnʻt doing enough to combat soaring costs for families struggling in the islands.
These events are for household-generated and self-hauled waste only. Latex paint, electronic waste, and tires will not be accepted.
When choosing consultants and contractors, developers decided to stay local.
The Maui Planning Commission voted to deny the creation of two new hotel zoning districts on Tuesday that would have allowed thousands of short-term rentals to continue operating on Maui.
Heavy rains this past weekend caused Waiawa Stream to overflow, leaving a nearby resident worried about the potential impact on his home.
The proposal was made during a state water commission hearing over complaints that the courses were allowed to use drinking water during a recent drought.
A Kailua-based Air Force lieutenant colonel and attorney took the stand in his own defense at his federal trial for attempted sexual enticement of a 14-year-old girl.
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Trina, 3, is specially trained to locate missing children and vulnerable persons, including kupuna.
Drivers are asked to anticipate and plan for delays as traffic is being severely impacted in the area.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ka Makana Alii.
The festival features family-friendly activities, immersive exhibits, and educational talks to deepen guests’ connection to the ocean, Hawaiian culture, and the Waimānalo community.
The competition will run during the best three days of the holding period, which started Feb. 20, and goes until March 5.
The incident occurred at about 10:15 a.m. near Maryknoll Grade School.
An investigator in the Honolulu prosecutor’s office is accused of domestic violence and trying to obstruct the case against him.
Hawaii’s Lee Tonouchi is an accomplished author, playwright and poet who utilizes Pidgin in his work.
Three men and one woman were hospitalized Tuesday after a head-on collision on Oahu’s North Shore.
Queen’s Health Systems CEO Jason Chang and Hawaii Medical Association president Dr. Nadine Tenn Salle weigh in on the proposed HMSA-Hawaii Pacific Health partnership.
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services announced upcoming service changes for select TheBus routes starting on Sunday, March 1.
County lifeguards advise no recreational water activities along all north-facing shores.
Two men who were charged in a series of burglaries in Hilo are now out on supervised release.
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a man and woman wanted on active arrest warrants who are considered armed and dangerous.
The trade winds will continue to strengthen on Tuesday afternoon, becoming breezy over the next several days.
The highway located in South Hilo was closed in both directions Monday at about 9:20 p.m.
A former firefighter, Chris Greer did not hesitate when his co-worker needed him after being trapped in flood water Saturday at their workplace, Laulau Solutions farm in Waialua.
A high surf warning has been issued through 6 p.m. Tuesday for north and east shores.
Drier, cooler air is moving in over the state, and the flood threat has ended.
“I have never granted special favors to a contributor and I have never intentionally violated campaign finance rules,” she said.
The 19-year-old rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Aine Kendro said her backyard was inundated with storm runoff from drains that run through the property: “Almost like an eruption so to speak. Water was just shooting up.”
Experts say artificial intelligence is enabling scammers to convincingly pose as trusted individuals, companies or government agencies.
Emails connected to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein show his associates vacationed in Hawaii, according to a Hawaii News Now review of documents posted to a public website.
Recently unsealed court documents detail the steps law enforcement took after a defendant in a high-profile bribery case was accused of trying to hire a hitman to harm the prosecutor and federal judge overseeing the trial.
Maui County officials advised the public to stay off the roads and wait for the flooding to subside.
The Pukalani Superette has been at the corner of Makawao Avenue and Old Haleakala Highway since 1926.
The Hawaii State Department of Health issued a brown water advisory from Haleiwa to Sunset Beach.
Honolulu Police arrested a 30-year-old woman in connection with two stabbings Monday morning.
Lisa Kuwamura, a former account clerk for the Kauai Sheriff Division, admitted to manipulating computer records to receive unearned compensation.
According to police, a 2000 Toyota sedan was turning left from Omao Road onto Kaumualii Highway when it was hit by a 1995 Toyota truck traveling eastbound.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on March 7, the public is invited to Kualoa Regional Park to experience Polynesian voyaging culture.
According to court documents, police used surveillance footage from nearby businesses to identify the suspect.
With his passing, there are believed to be just 11 Pearl Harbor survivors still alive.
Directors of all city departments will join the mayor in meetings around Oahu to hear public comment on neighborhood priorities, city services, and more.
Windward Community College has solidified its reputation as a global launchpad for actors.
Treecovery Hawaii planted native loulu palms along the harbor to help restore the community culturally by replanting multiple native species back in Lahaina and other communities affected by wildfires.
The first case was identified earlier in February on Maui. Both affected individuals were exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.
The work stoppage was the largest open-ended strike of registered nurses and health care professionals in United States history.
Honolulu police responded to an armed moped robbery on Monday.
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