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Unlike other homeless clusters that typically sit on the outskirts of public spaces, the encampment at Fort DeRussy Beach Park sits right on the beach for all to clearly see.
The titan arum, more commonly known as a “corpse flower,” began blooming Friday afternoon, and is only expected to stay open through the weekend.
The ‘Bows will face second-seeded Long Beach State in the 2026 Big West Championship match.
Video shows the U.S. Coast Guard hoisting a 78-year-old man off the deck of the ship before taking him to the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu in stable condition.
A divided Senate Judiciary Committee voted Friday to recommend the confirmation of associate justice Vladimir Devens to lead the state’s justice system.
About $4.6 million in federal funding was approved Friday to help Hawaii become more resilient to natural disasters.
First Alert Forecast: Calm conditions expected through the weekend
Maui families are celebrating after a beloved preschool program set for closure has been saved.
Hawaii’s Agatha Weston scored five goals on Friday.
Three city landmarks will be illuminated in red starting April 26 through May 3 to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.
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A woman was hospitalized Friday after she was found unresponsive in the water.
On Christmas Eve in 2025, while driving home to wrap presents, Mateo Jose, 6, and his mother, Leeana Carvalho, were involved in an accident on Kuhio Highway.
Charges were recently filed 7 months after a deadly North Shore crash.
The Wildcats won the large and small co-ed Grand Championships at the NCA Nationals in Daytona Beach earlier this month.
A film project will partially shut down Kalanianaole Highway, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Monday, April 27.
Gov. Josh Green spoke to the media Friday for the first time since asking Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke to go on leave during a bribery investigation.
An evacuation at the Kapalama Satellite City Hall ended Friday after several employees reported a toxic odor.
Hawaii Island police have opened an investigation into a fatal dirt bike accident at the intersection of West Kawili and Kinoole Streets.
The Honolulu City Council has removed $34 million from its budget that was earmarked to acquire a six-acre property on Hawaii Kai Drive, Hawaii News Now learned Friday morning.
Former Hawaii Island attorney Paul Sulla, 79, was convicted of participating in a multi-million dollar bribery scheme.
A judge granted the continuance Friday at the request of the couple’s attorney, and the state did not object.
Leo Caires, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen’s former chief of staff, is suing the county for wrongful termination and whistleblower violations.
An upcoming energy sustainability expo aims to showcase solutions to high prices and ways to build resilience against future power outages.
The Department of Planning and Permitting’s second “Rebuild Oahu” event will take place on May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The National Association of Broadcasters conference in April highlighted artificial intelligence and connected businesses with content creators.
The first player with Hawaii ties was taken in the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday.
Close to 1,000 were in attendance for food, fellowship, and to pray for Hawaii, the nation, and the world.
Coral Crater Adventure Park has ziplining, climbing, obstacle courses, e-dirt biking, and ATV courses.
During the 2024–2025 school year, Hawaiʻi enrolled 1,637 children in state-funded preschool programs, an increase of 611 students from the previous year.
Proceeds from the concert will go to the Hawaiian Council’s Kakoo Mai fund to benefit residents affected by the flood, with some also going to nonprofit organizations providing support.
On Thursday, FEMA said residents in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Maui counties have until June 14 to apply.
While addressing the issue with a mechanic, the driver told police the bus began to roll backwards. He was unable to stop, stating the brakes were inoperable.
Two Maui Vietnam veterans were honored at the nation’s capital last month on National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
First Alert Forecast: Comfortable trade winds with minor splashes expected to linger through the weekend
New video shows ongoing efforts to clear a homeless encampment near streams flowing into Keehi Lagoon.
The first-ever Surf State Championships will begin May 1 at Hookipa on Maui’s North Shore.
Developer Stanford Carr says they are on track for a 2029 opening, but need more private financial support.
A judge reduced the bail for Zachary Heltz, 32, from $500,000 to $50,000.
A new law signed Thursday honors a missionary who, with St. Damien, helped treat patients with Hansen’s disease in Kalaupapa.
A short recording from broadcastify.com caught the moment air traffic control alerted the airport to the situation.
Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke released a statement on Thursday announcing that after careful consideration, she has decided to take a leave of absence, without pay, for an indefinite period.
Daniel Vasquez, 76, of Kailua-Kona, was found unresponsive while bodysurfing, according to police.
The state auditor is warning that the governor’s Kauhale program isn’t keeping good track of taxpayer money, but program leaders say they are being careful with cash and getting results.
“Keith Regan is a steady and trusted leader who understands the responsibility that comes with this role,” Gov. Josh Green said.
Staff from the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and volunteers will host a series of meetings in impacted areas on Hawaii Island.
A woman was arrested, and multiple gambling machines and cash were seized after a police raid.
May Day is coming and todayʻs guest is Zachary Lum, Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner, member of group Keauhou and he is showrunner Executive Producer for the Hawaiian Airlines May Day Concert presented by the Bishop Museum on May 1, 2026.
Construction crews took down the northwest section of the bowl in a technique called “tripping,” a safe, controlled collapse that is used to remove structural supports.
Every morning, Keli’I Wilson sets up antiques right outside his shop, the Knickknackery Hawaii, which he co-owns and is a curator for.
Episode 45 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kilauea at 1:34 a.m. on Thursday.
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