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The filing came days before the Hawaii Supreme Court was scheduled to hear arguments against the controversial project, which includes 279 luxury condos on Kauai’s south shore.
Officials said red dye diesel was reported near the docks on the north side of the harbor Sunday night.
Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization, Mapunawai and Skilled Tomorrow launch “AI for Everyone at Work,” a free one-day train-the-trainer course.
Larry Millete has pleaded not guilty. The trial is expected to last about three months.
The Holy Ghost Feast returns to Maui this weekend, marking 133 years of the tradition on the island.
Artists will find their designs on sites like Temu and Alibaba, printed on blankets, pillows, and even sold as templates — all without their approval.
Trade winds have generally been blowing between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts reaching 20 to 30 mph. The air remains fairly humid for now, but drier air is expected to begin arriving Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday night.
Hawaii baseball’s star pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno is scheduled to start Wednesday as UH enters the Big West Tournament with a must-win, single-elimination game.
Rehabilitation between Lewers St. and Royal Hawaiian Ave. starts June 8, lasts about 52 days, weekdays 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Families are encouraged to contact their child’s school directly with any questions.
Six would not go willingly and had to be handcuffed and driven in patrol cars to the treatment facility.
Professional surfers Kai Lenny and Nathan Florence participated in the Red Bull Soapbox Race in Downtown Los Angeles over the weekend.
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa welcomed a tiny African penguin chick to their colony of the critically endangered species.
The EPA said Hawaii’s plan to shut down oil-fired units does not comply with the Clean Air Act, while environmental advocates said they plan to challenge the agency’s action in court.
Most of the conflicts over water on Maui have been the result of privately owned stream diversion systems.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windward Mall.
Airline officials say the transition will also lower maintenance costs and increase safety and efficiency for hundreds of ramp workers.
Each year, thousands flock to Ala Moana Beach on Memorial Day for the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating to remember loved ones who are no longer with us.
The ceremony was held at the start of National Emergency Medical Services Week, a nationwide recognition of EMS professionals and the critical care they provide to the community.
World champion surfer Carissa Moore says her new “Moore Aloha Hurley Collection” was inspired by her home, surroundings, and values.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the event honoring our fallen service members. Volunteers are still needed to sew 38,000 lei to adorn every grave.
Chad Owens shares his journey to success and what’s next for him.
The first episode of a new Hawaii News Now digital show, Sunrise Xtra, is live Monday at 9:15 a.m.
EMS said the incident took place on Monday at 6:15 a.m. on Kamehameha Highway.
First Alert Forecast: Spotty downpours possible today, strong winds due on Thursday
The annual Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial Remembrance Ceremony was held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Kalanimoku Building.
An exciting finish to the HHSAA Division I girl’s flag football game between Mililani and Moanalua on Saturday.
History made on the gridiron.
Despite a weather delay on Friday, the HHSAA crowned State Champions in Track and field over the weekend.
The Moanalua Na Menehune stunned perennial power Punahou on Saturday night in a five set thriller.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said crews responded to a call on around 5:39 p.m. to Lanihuli Street.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said crews responded around 10:23 a.m. to Keahole Street, where the surfer had been brought to shore by boat.
Officials said the 73-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Some were told they have to pay $300 more a month as they wait for management to repair their flood-damaged homes.
The Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii says $1 will be donated for every Skyline ride Monday, May 18, supporting programs for local kids and teens.
Police opened an attempted murder investigation Sunday after a man arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds.
Brief downpours could still happen, but drier weather is on the way.
UH Manoa will host nine commencement ceremonies for the class of 2026 beginning Monday, May 18.
Oahu’s first Sonic Drive-In restaurant officially opened Saturday in Kapolei.
A man was injured Saturday night after a driver allegedly hit him on Kapiolani Boulevard.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is processing refunds for tariffs paid under the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which was deemed unconstitutional.
The system that brought us the rain on Friday and Saturday is moving off to the east away from the Hawaiian Islands, but slow at best; so conditions are improving slowly as we get trade wind weather back starting later Monday into Tuesday.
Waiawa Stream overflowed Friday, flooding Pearl City homes with debris and renewing resident demands for better stream maintenance.
Thunderstorms are over, but some moisture is lingering around the state.
About 1,500 students received diplomas at 9 a.m. ceremony, and the remaining 1,300 accepted theirs in the 3:30 p.m. ceremony.
Makiki Banyan includes 80 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom affordable units for working individuals and families earning up to 80% area median income.
Hawaiian Electric spokesperson Darren Pai said crews worked overnight to restore service but faced dangerous conditions due to continued lightning activity.
About 2,250 gallons spilled near the piers at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after a pipeline used to offload wastewater from ships in port ruptured.
The crash happened on Saturday, around 3:50 a.m. on Nimitz Highway near the Sand Island Access Road intersection.
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