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 Maui’s oldest Catholic school launches sports academy, expands Hawaiian studies program

Updated: 59 minutes ago

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By Chelsea Davis

Maui's oldest Catholic school is finding new ways to boost enrollment.

Local News

 ‘It will save lives.’ Oahu to get medevac chopper for critical patients

Updated: 1 hour ago

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By Lynn Kawano

Oahu will soon have an air ambulance chopper to take critically ill patients to hospitals at a fraction of the time it would take a ground ambulance.

Local News

 Police leaders under pressure to allow media scanner access

Updated: 2 hours ago

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By Daryl Huff

Honolulu’s interim police chief is opposing allowing the media to have access to police radio scanners, despite sounding open to it last month.

Local News

 ‘Chief of War’ expected to be ‘life-changing’ for Hawaii’s film, TV production industry

Updated: 2 hours ago

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By Mark Carpenter

State leaders are already brimming with optimism on its potential impact for Hawaii as a film and television destination.

Local News

 Remains of two women recovered from toppled Hilo banyan tree

Updated: 2 hours ago

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By HNN Staff and Ben Gutierrez

Police said autopsies will be conducted later this week to determine the cause of death, but foul play is not suspected at this time.

Local News

 Maui County Fair returns in October after six years

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

The 98th Maui County Fair is slated for Oct. 2-5 at the War Memorial Special Events Complex, and is sponsored by the County of Maui.

Local News

 ‘A miracle in process’: New fire station coming to Olowalu

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By Kay Thomas

The long-awaited Olowalu Fire Station is one step closer to reality.

Local News

 State to host illegal firework buyback on Oahu, no questions asked

Updated: 3 hours ago

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By Kay Thomas

They’re offering $1 per pound for illegal fireworks and $5 per pound for display (or mortar) fireworks.

Local News

 Speed likely in Kauai crash that injured 4

Updated: 4 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

Police said a vehicle was traveling northbound on Kuhio Highway when it crossed the center line and hit an oncoming vehicle.

National News

 ‘The Cosby Show’ actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54, authorities confirm

Updated: 4 hours ago

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By The Associated Press

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died after drowning at age 54, according to reports.

Current Radar

Sports

 ‘This got me motivated’: CrossFit gym turns kupuna into fitness fanatics

Updated: 4 hours ago

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By Cienna Pilotin

What started with personal training sessions has now grown into a class of 10 that meets twice a week.

Local News

 Interim Hawaii Police Department chief named

Updated: 5 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

The Hawaii County Police Commission appointed Deputy Chief Reed Mahuna to serve as interim chief of police, effective Sept. 1.

Local News

 State reports rise in COVID activity, urges public to take proper precautions

Updated: 5 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

After a period of relative stability, health officials said COVID-19 activity is on the rise again in Hawaii.

Hokulea: Pacific Voyage

 ‘This is why we sail’: Hokulea celebrated by thousands in Tahiti

Updated: 6 hours ago

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By Mahealani Richardson

Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived on June 28 at Plage Hōkūleʻa in Papeʻetē, Tahiti, the same spot she made landfall in 1976.

Local News

 Attorney of Maui doctor accused of trying to kill wife subpoenas phone, social media records

Updated: 6 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

Gerhardt Konig's attorney requested access to Arielle Konig’s phone and social media records, telling the judge they're necessary to building their case.

Latest Weather Updates

 First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds expected through Tuesday, easing from Wednesday on

Updated: 16 hours ago

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By Guy Hagi

First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds expected through Tuesday, easing from Wednesday on

Local News

 Alaska Airlines resumes operations after ground stop; travelers advised to check flight status

Updated: 23 hours ago

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By HNN Staff

The outage resulted in a system-wide ground stop for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights that lasted about three hours.

Local News

 Public urged to be prepared after canceled tsunami watch

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The watch was issued at 9:03 p.m. after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, but canceled after there was no threat to Hawaii.

Local News

Unconscious swimmer rescued by a Good Samaritan boat

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM HST

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By Kay Thomas

On Sunday, Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 12:36 p.m. for an unconscious swimmer at the Kaneohe Sandbar in Kaneohe Bay.

Local News

 Why lava fountains from Kilauea’s 29th episode aren’t that high

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Lava began fountaining at around 5:15 a.m. Sunday. with fountain heights peaking at 200 feet. In past episodes, fountaining had exceeded 1,000 feet.

Local News

 High school students from neighbor islands spent a week at UH’s medical school

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM HST

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By Kay Thomas

The students get hands-on learning experience at the school’s Medical Diagnosis and Treatment program.

Local News

 Woman arrested after allegedly biting an officer

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

As officers attempted to arrest her for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant and Disorderly Conduct, the suspect allegedly became combative and refused to comply.

Local News

 Arrest made after woman allegedly assaults multiple officers

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Upon contact, officers instructed the woman to gather her things. Officers said she then became aggressive, and allegedly spit at and assaulted officers.

Local News

 Pacific University hosts ‘808 to 503′ welcome event for incoming students

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM HST

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By Kay Thomas

Pacific University in Oregon helped to ease the transition into college and living on the mainland yesterday with a welcome event called “808 to 503.”

Local News

 Helping Hands Hawaii distributes free school supplies for keiki in need

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM HST

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By Kay Thomas

The organization handed out more than 3,000 backpacks at distribution events across Oahu this past week.

Local News

 Paddle-out in Honolulu part of larger protest of deep-sea mining

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM HST

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By Kay Thomas

Organizers are calling on federal leaders to stop proposed deep-sea mining off American Samoa and other U.S. waters, saying it harms the ocean, marine life, and cultural heritage.

Latest Weather Updates

 Flash flood warning canceled for portions of Kauai as rainfall diminishes

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM HST

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By Ben Gutierrez

Emergency officials reported Kuhio Highway was inundated at the Hanalei Bridge.

Local News

 Wrong-way driver on H-1 Freeway dies after early-morning collision

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM HST

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By Ben Gutierrez

Police said a 25-year-old woman was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes, just west of the Punahou Street overpass.

Sports

 Max Holloway successfully defends BMF belt via unanimous decision win

Updated: Jul. 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM HST

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By Kyle Chinen

Hawaii’s beloved mixed martial artists took center stage Saturday night at UFC 318 in Louisiana.

Local News

 Tsunami watch canceled for Hawaii after M7.4 earthquake off Russia

Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM HST

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By HNN Staff and Ben Gutierrez

According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, based on all available data there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii.

Local News

 Dozens wave signs to honor man killed in hit-and-run in Kaneohe

Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

65-year-old Andrew Brown was walking along Kahekili Highway on June 25 when a driver struck and killed him.

Local News

 Arquette, Aloy sign pro contracts following 2025 MLB Draft

Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM HST

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By Kyle Chinen

Hawaii’s second-highest Major League Baseball draft pick ever officially signed his pro contract on Saturday.

Local News

 Apartment building fire prompts evacuation of residents

Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The first unit arrived on scene at 10:18 a.m. and reported flames coming from a third floor unit of an unsprinklered 10-story apartment building.

Local News

 Have you seen them? Mom and daughter missing in custodial interference case

Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Hawaii Island police are asking for the publics help finding a mom and daughter.

Local News

 Suspect sought after dog shot, killed with rifle

Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Police said the suspect got into an argument with another man over his 10-year-old pit bull, retrieved a rifle and fatally shot the dog before fleeing in a van.

Local News

 Feedback wanted for plan to decarbonize Hawaii transportation systems by 2045

Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM HST

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By Sydney Brammer

The HDOT’s draft of the Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan proposes a plan for policy and infrastructure changes across aviation, marine and ground transportation.

Latest Weather Updates

 Over the weekend, chance of Hawaii showers, especially on the western sides and in the mountainous areas of Hawaii Island

Updated: Jul. 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM HST

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By Billy V

Over the weekend, there's a chance that Hawaii might see some rain, especially on the western side and in the mountainous areas of Hawaii Island.

Local News

 Red carpet rolls out for ‘Chief of War’ premiere with Jason Momoa

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM HST

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By Ben Gutierrez

The premiere of the Apple TV+ miniseries comes as the state seeks a rebound in film and TV productions.

Local News

 Man accused of threatening food delivery worker over incorrect order

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Police arrested an 18-year-old man after they say he pulled what appeared to be a rifle on a food delivery worker at Ewa Town Center.

Local News

 TSA to open screening line for families at Honolulu airport

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The Transportation Security Administration initiative, called Families on the Fly, is already in place at five airports across the country.

Weather

First Alert Forecast: Increased showers are expected this weekend

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM HST

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By Drew Davis

Drier weather is expected by the beginning of next week.

Local News

 Native Hawaiian family moves into first DHHL home on Maui in 17 years

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM HST

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By Chelsea Davis

It was an emotional day for a Native Hawaiian family on Maui who got the keys to their new home on Friday.

Local News

 With Hawaii ranking ninth in U.S. for bicycle theft, advocates offer tips for prevention

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM HST

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By Sydney Brammer

Hawaii reports one of the nation's highest rates of bicycle theft, and seasoned cyclists say it's because bicycles are not being locked securely.

Local News

 Two months after a Halawa inmate’s sudden death, questions linger

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM HST

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By Dillon Ancheta

"We know that somebody in that prison knows something.”

Local News

 Work begins at Waianae High on state’s first Health Learning Lab

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

When the Waianae Health Learning Lab is completed, students will get hands-on clinical training and earn health care certifications, paving the way for immediate employment after graduation.

Maui Wildfires

 Maui enforcing overgrowth rules, warning violators of potential fines, jail time

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM HST

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By Lynn Kawano

The wildfire disaster of 2023 has Maui County stepping up enforcement of recently updated fire codes.

Sports

 ‘Just very unfortunate.’ Case over abrupt firing of Kahuku head football coach heads to court

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM HST

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By Kyle Chinen

Former Kahuku High head football coach Sterling Carvalho appeared in court today for the first hearing in his lawsuit against the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Local News

 Governor issues emergency proclamation for wildfire season

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The proclamation puts a Hawaii Air National Guard crew on 24-7 standby to do water drops on any wildfire across the state.

Local News

 BJ Penn to defend himself in court

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The UFC Hall-of-Famer is facing charges of assault and violation of a restraining order.

Local News

 Kauai man on 100-mile trek around island to fight youth substance abuse

Updated: Jul. 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM HST

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By Annalisa Burgos

Aaron Hoff founded nonprofit Keala Foundation, which offers free youth fitness and mentorship programs to help fight drug and alcohol abuse.