Weather forecast calls for “breezy” trade winds and more showers.
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Accessed on 15 April 2022, 1450 UTC.
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Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will continue to focus clouds and rainfall over windward slopes, with a few afternoon showers over leeward Big Island slopes through Friday.
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Officials said it happened near Kamehameha Highway and Dillingham Boulevard just before 2 a.m.
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The COVID variant was first found in the United Kingdom.
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Forecast: Breezy winds persist, more showers heading in for the weekend
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Lisa Fracassi was 37 years old when she was found dead in her apartment.
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Larger planes are being used to accommodate passengers.
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Forecast: Light winds today, stronger winds with more showers due on Tuesday
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“You’re giving it to someone who will take this gift of life, a new life for them.”
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Hawaii has some of the strictest housing regulations in the nation, contributing to higher prices and a shortage of affordable homes.
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“All four species will likely go extinct in the next two to 10 years, unless something is done.”
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The three officers involved in the crash are also facing a criminal probe.
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“We’re just going to get more and more tourists.”
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Police said the suspect may be armed.
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Inflation is going up and so are living expenses.
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In a letter, BWS told developers “we cannot confirm the adequacy of the Honolulu water system to accommodate the proposed redevelopment (development).”
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Applicants must have at least one year of law enforcement work experience.
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According to health officials, stealth Omicron is 30% more transmissible.
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Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will continue to focus clouds and rainfall over windward slopes, with a few afternoon showers over leeward Big Island slopes through Friday.
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The Friends of Haiku Stairs contend that a new managed access plan would be cheaper — and a lot safer.
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He previously pleaded no contest to charges of hitting a 39-year-old woman with his utility van in 2019.
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His office defended an apparent conflict of interest as Kahele sits on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee while also piloting jets for Hawaiian Air.
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Officials said he allegedly assaulted a 28-year-old woman and had his dog attack her.
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Bill 41 passed with a vote of 8-to-1.
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Officials said the vessel’s engine was dead and its sails had been damaged by wind during a recent storm.
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Sources say the elderly victim was rushed to the hospital with burns on his back.
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Despite her acquittal on drunk driving charges, state Rep. Sharon Har could still face disciplinary actions from her fellow lawmakers.
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A nonprofit is launching a pilot program in Hawaii that will teach parents and caregivers to start early childhood education at home.
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Aaron Hoff just completed a 17-mile paddle across the Na Pali Coast followed by a 40-mile walk to raise awareness about drug addiction.
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She was in an area known as ‘Seconds’, off Portlock near Hawaii Kai.
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Juan Baron, 23, was extradited back to Hawaii after attempting to flee to Mexico, authorities said.
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The latest number brings statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 243,299.
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The city said the mayor is isolating at home.
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“Maintaining access to pharmacy services in underserved communities is an important factor we consider when making store closure decisions,” the company said, in an emailed statement.
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“It’s still not a safe situation.”
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She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but has since improved to serious condition.
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A high pressure fan north of the main Hawaiian Islands will maintain a breezy trade wind pattern with passing showers focused over windward and mauka areas through the remainder of the week.
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However, advocates for the change say they are not giving up and will be back next year.
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Authorities said hackers went after a company that operates an undersea cable.
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Officials said TSA agents took the firearm and let him board the flight to the mainland.
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Just this past month, inflation rose 1.2%. Economists say this rising trend won’t go away anytime soon.
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Bill 41 would only allow short-term vacation accommodations in or next to resort zoned areas.
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One possible reason she wasn’t called: She may not be as cooperative against her own brother as originally thought.
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Vape shop operators say the ban will put hundreds of small retailers out of business.
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The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warrior football team invites the public to a party in Manoa this weekend.
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This comes after the actor was arrested for allegedly harassing patrons at a karaoke bar in March.
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Alaska Airlines is offering a pair of roundtrip tickets to the lucky winner.
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