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Food

What’s Cooking: Four Seasons Hualalai showcases fresh flavors of Hawaii Island

Updated: 10 minutes ago

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By Annalisa Burgos and Sydney Brammer

With an on-site garden, Four Seasons prioritizes fresh and sustainable ingredients, which can give guests a true taste of the islands.

Local News

‘Healing Through Art & Poetry’ event to support cancer survivors

Updated: 28 minutes ago

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By Annalisa Burgos and Sydney Brammer

Leni Acosta Knight is hosting a "Healing Through Art & Poetry" fundraiser to raise money for the Kapiolani Health Foundation.

Local News

Moped driver dies after being struck by a truck, alcohol may be a factor

Updated: 46 minutes ago

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By HNN Staff

As a result of the collision, the 41-year-old moped rider was ejected onto the roadway and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local News

 Police arrest man following pursuit and alleged domestic violence incident

Updated: 1 hour ago

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By HNN Staff

Hawaii Island police have arrested a 28-year-old Captain Cook man in connection with a domestic violence incident that led to a pursuit and crash on Thursday.

Local News

 Police seek suspect in Kalihi attempted murder case

Updated: 2 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

Miller is described as a bald African-American man who’s 6 feet, 1 inch tall. He weighs about 245 pounds and has multiple tattoos on his face, neck, chest, arms, and hands.

Local News

Rollover crash involving teens leaves one dead, several injured

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

A fatal crash took place Saturday morning leaving multiple people in serious condition.

Latest Weather Updates

 Weekend of sun with some clouds for the Hawaiian Islands

Updated: 8 hours ago

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By Billy V

Winds will start to weaken today and tomorrow. Typical trade wind weather with clouds and showers favor windward and mauka areas with a slim chance the leeward sides will see any rainfall. Caution this weekend on the leeward sides of the islands for fire hazard risk as rainfall will be minimal and dry conditions will persist.

Local News

 HPD touts new strategy in busting illegal game rooms

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By Ben Gutierrez

The department says new laws and a multi-agency effort are reducing the number of illegal game rooms on Oahu.

Local News

 ‘Lucky’ first to cross finish line in Transpacific Yacht Race

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

Lucky and her crew crossed the finish line of the Transpacific Yacht Race on Friday at 7:23 a.m.

Local News

Kaulana Na Pua summer program revitalizes Polynesian culture in Hawaii’s youth through mele, dance

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By Billy V and HNN Staff

The summer program is flying artists from Aotearoa as well as French Polynesia and Tahiti to teach students Tahitian and Māori in addition to Hawaiian, through dance, mele and dance.

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Local News

 Firefighters extinguish brush fire in Maui

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

Crews extinguished the fire just before 9 p.m. Friday.

Local News

 Police investigate rise in vehicle break-ins on Kauai

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

According to Kauai police, many of the break-ins involve vehicles or valuables like electronics, wallets, purses, and other items left in plain sight.

Local News

 Man arrested after pursuit, alleged domestic violence incident on Hawaii Island

Updated: 16 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

The Hawaii Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a domestic violence incident that led to a pursuit and a single-vehicle crash Thursday.

Local News

 Trump official called out for misrepresenting report on female Lahaina fire survivors

Updated: 17 hours ago

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By Annalisa Burgos

The report found one in six survivors surveyed were forced to trade sexual favors for housing, food and aid relief after the fire.

Local News

 Deadline extended for Maui fire survivors to receive payouts from $4B settlement

Updated: 17 hours ago

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By Chelsea Davis

More than 22,000 people who have signed up with attorneys now have until Oct. 1 to sign a release and submit their claims.

HNN Investigates

 ‘It’s here and it’s in demand.’ Warning from first responders as designer drug claims another life

Updated: 18 hours ago

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By Lynn Kawano

First responders are sounding the alarm as Bromazolam is increasingly being found in victims by the Honolulu medical examiner.

Local News

 Shark sightings keep Hanalei Bay closed for second day

Updated: 18 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

Two six- to seven-foot grey reef sharks were spotted in the water Friday afternoon.

Local News

 After principal bows out, parents wonder if Kahuku athletics director will be next

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By Mahealani Richardson

Administration is turning over at Kahuku High and Intermediate School after an investigation into civil rights complaints.

Local News

 USS Pearl Harbor prepares to support humanitarian mission in Indo-Pacific

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By Jonathan Masaki

While deployed, USS Pearl Harbor and other Navy ships will partner with participating nations and provide medical symposiums, disaster and other training activities.

Local News

 Man seriously injured in 2-moped crash in Waikiki

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

The 25-year-old was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to EMS.

Local News

 Sewage spill reported in Windward Oahu stream

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

The discharge occurred from a manhole on Kahekili Highway, and was caused by an air release valve failure.

Local News

 Waitlist opening for Section 8 housing voucher program on Oahu

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

The waiting list for Honolulu's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is opening

Local News

 Waimanalo campground renamed to honor longtime groundskeeper

Updated: 21 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

A heartfelt ceremony was held for the renaming, recognizing George Ke‘a Mahoe Jr. for his more than 40 years of service.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Typical trade wind weather continues this weekend

Updated: 21 hours ago

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By Drew Davis

A few windward showers are possible this weekend.

Local News

 Score a free Slurpee on ‘7-Eleven Day’

Updated: 22 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

In Hawaii, customers can receive a free small Slurpee, one per person, no purchase necessary, until 7 p.m.

Local News

 Missing Laumaka work furlough inmate Steve Abraham arrested in Kalihi

Updated: 22 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

Steve Abraham was reported missing from a headcount at the Laumaka Work Furlough Center on June 23. He was not authorized to leave.

Game Changers

 Hawaii’s only Golden Spikes Award winner awaits MLB Draft

Updated: 22 hours ago

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By Cienna Pilotin

The Wailuku native entered his junior season as a projected first-round draft pick, and drove his stock higher by winning SEC Player of the Year.

Local News

 Honolulu Zoo closed due to water line break

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

The zoo is expected to reopen for normal operating hours on Saturday, July 12.

Local News

 Maui man to be resentenced for hate crime against Arizona man

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

A jury ruled race was a factor in the attack.

Local News

 HPD to exchange gift cards for guns at Wahiawa buyback event

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 6:36 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

The Gun Buyback event will be held at the Wahiawa Police Station from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12.

Local News

 Sen. Hirono introduces new bill to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 6:08 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Hirono says that the lack of transparency endangers public safety and causes mass widespread confusion and fear.

Local News

 Crews clear overgrown weeds, brush in Waipahu

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Residents said it had been months, if not years, since crews last performed any type of landscaping in the area.

Local News

 59th annual Hawaii State Farm Fair returns this weekend with new permanent home

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM HST

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By Casey Lund

The event is a celebration of Hawaii’s diverse agricultural community and a chance to educate the public in a fun, interactive way.

Latest Weather Updates

 First Alert Forecast: Sunshine, some clouds with windward and mauka showers possible

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM HST

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By Billy V

Today sunshine with some clouds and showers, but a expect slightly more rain Saturday.

Local News

 Viral video of alleged animal abuse leads to teen’s arrest

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

In the video, the teen appears to be repeatedly bashing the dog in the head with a shoe.

Local News

 State says cell service along Hana Highway in East Maui is coming

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM HST

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By Chelsea Davis

East Maui residents say broken emergency call boxes along Hana Highway are a serious public safety concern because there is no cell service.

Local News

 Critics find more issues with Trump tax and spending bill

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM HST

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By Daryl Huff

Gov. Josh Green says he’s found a windfall in the controversial Republican tax and spending bill, although he still says it will hurt Hawaii.

Local News

 ‘I’m deeply saddened.’ Honolulu mayor addresses Hawaii County police chief’s departure, defends recommendation

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM HST

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By HNN Staff and Ben Gutierrez

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he was acting in the best interest of the Honolulu Police Department when he recommended Hawaii County Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz serve as HPD’s interim chief.

Latest Weather Updates

 Major failure of Waikiki storm drainage possible by 2050, researchers predict

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM HST

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By Drew Davis

University of Hawaii researchers are warning that by the year 2050, heavy rain combined with sea level rise could send contaminated water into busy streets.

Local News

 Advocates call on DOE to reinstate, expand immersive Hawaiian language education class

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Participants rallied to bring back a second Hawaiian language preschool classroom at Pu’ohala Elementary School.

Sports

 ‘Never give up.’ 16-year-old skateboarder shines at X Games

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM HST

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By Kyle Chinen

JD Sanchez recently came away with three X Games medals in the span of two weeks. Now he's working toward a new goal: the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Local News

 Hawaii to receive portion of $720M nationwide opioid settlement

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The agreement follows years-long litigation involving prescription drug makers accused of playing a key role in the growing opioid epidemic.

Local News

Hawaiian Humane Society launches ‘Purr-fect Pairs’ adoption special

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

During the adoption special, anyone who adopts two kittens will only have to pay one adoption fee.

Local News

 Police urge safe driving after car crashes into police vehicle on freeway

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Video released by the department shows the moment officers scrambled out of the way of a vehicle that lost control and crashed into the back of a police cruiser.

Local News

Police increase impaired driver checkpoints on Oahu

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The checkpoints are part of the department’s ongoing effort to reduce traffic deaths and injuries.

Local News

 Teen in critical condition after Kalihi assault involving multiple suspects

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The victim sustained severe head injuries, including fractures to his face.

Local News

 Hawaii County police chief out after commission denies resignation withdrawal

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM HST

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By Annalisa Burgos and HNN Staff

The Hawaii County Police Commission denied Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz’s request to withdraw his resignation.

Local News

 Koko Crater Trail reopens with warning signs, caution tape after boy’s fall

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM HST

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By Mahealani Richardson

Hikers are reminded to stay on the tramway and follow the warning signs and caution tape.

Holoholo

 ‘There’s nothing better.’ Family behind Makaha Mangoes shares fruits of labor for nearly 70 years

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM HST

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By Jolanie Martinez

Mark Suiso and his brothers have been carrying on their father’s legacy through Makaha Mangoes. The farm has over 70 trees offering at least 12 different varieties.

Local News

 Heartwarming adoption story highlights why microchipping pets matters

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

In recognition of National Lost Pet Prevention Month in July, CrimeStoppers Honolulu and the Hawaiian Humane Society are partnering up to emphasize the importance of ensuring your pets are microchipped.