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First Alert Forecast: Stronger winds due today with scattered windward showers
A Hanapepe man was found guilty after a four-day federal trial of grooming minors online and coercing them to produce child sexual abuse material.
Paramedic Will Batalon and EMT Alexis De Costa were recognized for rescuing a North Shore family during severe flooding on March 20.
Paiva was arrested after a May 17 incident at a Kaieie Place residence involving her ex-boyfriend.
The mural, known as “Ocean Life,” spans eight stories in downtown Dallas and has been on display for nearly 30 years.
Kauai’s Ryder Guest is a professional hard enduro rider, a sport that forces racers to navigate treacherous terrain in nature.
The victim’s mother said the suspect hasn’t even apologized for what happened.
The kyudojo was supposed to be built at Mau’umae Nature Park in Kaimuki, until residents voiced concerns over safety.
Multiple sources tell HNN Investigates the announcement came just days after Ryan Yamane was called in to testify in the criminal bribery case.
The Honolulu Police Commission will select a permanent police chief on Wednesday, and interim chief Rade Vanic says he has no idea why he was passed over again.
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The free events, running May 23 through May 25, will include ranger-led tours, outdoor movie screenings and a live underwater dive of the USS Arizona.
The Bulldogs turned in one of their strongest matches of the season, sweeping Pearl City to clinch the title.
Medics evaluated two patients for possible carbon monoxide exposure.
On Monday, Campisi was transported to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu for further treatment. On Sunday, May 17, she succumbed to her injuries.
Aliamanu Middle School held a luncheon for its inaugural group of pen pals through the city’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Pen Pal Project.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
Honolulu police officers arrested a 30-year-old driver who allegedly tried to run them over with a vehicle.
Spotlight Now examines Hawaii’s economy with economist Paul Brewbaker and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, plus health care job training options.
The new location, at 5485 Camino Al Norte, marks Zippy’s latest expansion in Nevada.
“It was good, and it was familiar from home,” said fifth grader Jzlin Dela Cruz, whose family regularly makes pork guisantes at home.
Construction is set to begin next Tuesday along the curbside pick-up and drop-off areas.
A survey of 635 officers found that nearly 90% chose Mike Lambert, a former HPD major, to lead the Honolulu Police Department.
Mayor Blangiardi officially proclaims National EMS Week on Oahu.
For customers currently without water, BWS has set up a water wagon across from 59-434 Pupukea Road. Customers are asked to bring their own containers to fill.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says R-H 32, known to the community as Ka’ale, was frequently seen along the Wai’ane Coast.
On Tuesday, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 1:37 a.m. and initially responded to a building fire on Welo St in Makakilo.
Authorities said Frederick Hrdy, 38, faces up to 20 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for drug conspiracy charges.
First Alert Forecast: drier conditions with stronger winds expected tomorrow
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.
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.
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