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The ‘Bows hosted a donation drive Sunday, and fans brought items like cleaning supplies, soap, and non-perishable foods.
This year’s theme was “$7 Plates,” which encouraged attendees to try as many vendors as possible.
Since Monday, an estimated 5,400 tons of debris have been collected.
Police said a 46-year-old man, who was seated in the cargo bed of the truck, was ejected and sustained serious injuries.
Items from fresh water and food, generators, solar batteries, and tents were necessary for those who lost their homes on the North Shore.
Volunteers showed up in force early Sunday morning to help clean up the flood-ravaged campus and get it back in tip-top shape before students return Monday.
HIDOE said students in grades pre-K through second grade will attend classes at Palolo Elementary, while students in third through fifth grade will attend Aliiolani Elementary.
Hui Mahiai Aina in Waimanalo, which houses homeless folks, was covered in five feet of floodwater, forcing dozens to seek shelter at Kaneohe District Park.
Conditions will be mostly dry, except for some lingering showers for windward areas of the island of Hawaii.
Families are still allowed in to make repairs and recover personal items before Maui Department of Public Works crews begin covering impacted areas.
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The New York City Fire Department’s All-Hazards Incident Management Team arrived Saturday and is working alongside local crews following the recent Kona low storm.
Starting Monday, March 30, the free mobile clinic will begin operating at Waialua District Park.
The 22nd Annual Chopsticks & Wine fundraiser organized by the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for April 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort.
The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a call around 12:36 a.m. for a building fire near 1802 Akone Place.
HNN is partnering with iHeartRadio and the Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Island Division for Kokua for Ohana to help with the state-wide recovery effort.
Community members, city officials, the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team, and even some local celebrities spent Saturday cleaning debris and trash from the beach.
After police confirmed there was no threat, protesters voiced their concerns over the Trump administration, federal policies, leadership and international conflicts.
Aunty Irene Midel was known for her bright, vibrant flowers in her hair, eccentric fashion, and a deep love for life.
Trade winds may get locally gusty in some leeward areas.
The briefing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol.
The threat temporarily forced the planned ‘No Dictators’ protest away from the area.
The farmers who were just weeks away from harvesting, are now starting over.
Organizers say Saturday’s demonstration will focus on unity, bringing the community together after the worst flooding the state has seen in two decades.
Officials said blubber, bones, and other remnants are washing ashore between Nanakuli Beach Park and Barbers Point, which has attracted large predators such as tiger sharks.
Doctors are seeing infections from contaminated water and mud, while scientists look at the long-term effect on oceans and coral.
Investigators said the fire originated in the carport and was caused by lithium-ion batteries from an electric bike, which were next to a 2018 Tesla Model X. The e-bike was not charging and had not been modified.
The drop-off takes place on Sunday, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Wai Kai main parking lot in Ewa Beach.
Ceremonies honoring the land remain at the heart of the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana’s identity.
Police recovered 16 gambling machines along with $3,000 in cash. Officers also seized possible illicit drugs and drug-related paraphernalia.
After a woman was swept away and never found during the Kona low, concerns are growing about the safety of homeless individuals during disasters.
Larry Price, a one-of-a-kind homegrown talent who helped shape University of Hawaii football and local sports media for decades, has died.
Northeasterly winds will focus most of the clouds and showers over windward neighborhoods throughout the weekend.
The Board of Land and Natural Resources approved moving forward with the state’s acquisition of the Wahiawa Reservoir, also known as Lake Wilson, but the deal is not final.
Nearly 17,000 people from Hawaii served in Asia during the Vietnam War. They were honored at a ceremony Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
A criminalist from the Honolulu Police Department testified about DNA testing on a bloody lava rock found at the crime scene last March.
Kauai officials identified two of the three people killed in Thursday’s tour helicopter crash off Kalalau Beach while Airborne Aviation said it has suspended operations indefinitely.
Police said they have not located anyone who directly heard the alleged threat, and the report has not been substantiated.
Former Rainbow Warriors Zach Buscher, Aaron Valdes and Brocke Stepteau know what it’s like to compete on college basketball’s biggest stage.
Officials said the Airborne Aviation helicopter carried one pilot and four passengers.
Various organizations are now accepting donations to help those affected by the severe weather.
A man was found in the Makiki stream behind an apartment complex with multiple stab wounds.
First Alert Forecast: Scattered showers with breezy winds expected to persist through the weekend.
Businesses are trying to make repairs, while in Haleiwa, stores and restaurants are seeing a big drop in business.
Mercy Chefs said a team will prepare and distribute free, hot, chef-prepared food at 1001 California Avenue in Wahiawa on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The City Department of Environmental Services (ENV) team said they received an estimated 5,200 tons of material since Monday.
The distribution will be held at Liliuokalani Church at 10:30 a.m. Organizers said the queue will be along Emerson Road.
Of the 303 firearms turned in, officials said 17 were assault rifles, nine were ghost guns, and two were stolen guns.
The longtime mom-and-pop shop remains a go-to for generations of customers craving its signature sweetness and unique toppings.
Crews from the Board of Water Supply are working to repair a 12-inch water main break that ruptured just after 11:30 a.m. Thursday on Woodlawn Drive.
The journey to Kaho‘olawe isn’t possible without the Lu’uwai family, captains of the main transport vessels to the island.
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