State legislature approves bill to bolster child welfare system.
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Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jolanie Martinez
“If we want more things done, we have to give them the resources.”
NEWS
Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
Autism Community in Auction offers parent support groups, conferences and events for kids.
NEWS
Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
More than 100 people voiced their concerns at a town hall today about a proposed affordable housing project in Manoa Valley.While it’s designed to house the elderly, many worry about the scale and speed of the development.
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Updated: 3 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Officials said the man was snorkeling when a family member found him in the water.
NEWS
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Authorities said the incident happened at around 4:10 p.m. near Pupuole Street.
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Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
“This senseless crime has torn apart a family and a community,” Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm said.
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Updated: 14 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Police said the incident happened around 1:40 a.m. near Nuuanu Avenue and North Pauahi Street.
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Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Samie Solina
To get to Hawaii and back, Japanese visitors still face a lot of hurdles.
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Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Lynn Kawano
Max Sword was appointed to the panel by former Mayor Kirk Caldwell.
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Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ben Gutierrez
The former UFC champ has filed to run as a Republican.
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 9:57 PM HST
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By Jennifer Robbins
Forecast: Light winds today, stronger winds with more showers due on Tuesday
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 5:34 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
There was applause among conferees after the deal was hammered out.
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 5:27 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
The suspect is 48 years old.
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 5:14 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
The hurricane season in the Central Pacific starts in June.
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 4:16 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
The walkway is expected to be completed by fall 2023.
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 4:13 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The current minimum wage in Hawaii is $10.10.
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 2:53 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The rebates are expected to cost the state about $250 million.
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 1:06 PM HST
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By Jonathan Jared Saupe
Watch “This is Now” live from the HNN Digital Center weekdays on KHNL or across Hawaii News Now’s platforms online and on mobile.
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:50 AM HST
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By Rick Daysog
“She was shocked, she is still traumatized.”
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 10:24 AM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
Nearly 180 groups and services are set to share nearly $50 million.
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 6:19 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
“So everything that the students have done, all their hard work that’s on the computer…they’re all suffering.”
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 4:40 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
Expect showers to favor windward and mauka locations mostly overnight through the morning periods through Saturday.
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 4:06 AM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
The money would be the largest one-time infusion of state money from the legislature to DHHL.
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 3:16 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
Forecast: Breezy winds hold through the weekend, more showers due on Sunday
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 11:11 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
It’s been 11 months since Chief Susan Ballard retired.
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 11:09 PM HST
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By Stephanie Lum
“Crystal meth had a grip on me and it wasn’t ever going to let go.”
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 6:33 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
“Quite frankly it’s very unfair.”
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 5:54 PM HST
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By Samie Solina
Officials say the community is more prepared than ever for COVID.
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:47 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Freshman Congressman Kai Kahele isn’t talking about it, but there’s growing anticipation that he’ll run for governor ― and he hasn’t denied it.
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:25 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
HFD said the first home collapsed and the second home also sustained serious damage.
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 3:03 PM HST
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By Stephanie Lum
One bad choice changed Kyle Quilausing’s life forever.
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 2:53 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The state said out-of-state visitors will be required to make reservations online to hike the popular Diamond Head trail.
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 1:13 PM HST
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By Jonathan Jared Saupe
Watch “This is Now” live from the HNN Digital Center weekdays on KHNL or across Hawaii News Now’s platforms online and on mobile.
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 11:35 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police said the teen suffered multiple stab wounds.
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 6:58 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
With record tax revenue coming in, the chair of the House Finance Committee calls it an “unprecedented opportunity” to fund new projects.
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 6:08 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Get the links you hear mentioned on Sunrise.
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Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:31 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
House Bill 2024 sought to remove the University of Hawaii as the manager of the mountain and replace it with a new governing authority.
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:02 AM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
It’s been more than three months since a massive eruption and tsunami devastated Tonga.
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 10:16 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
An 1896 law by the provisional Republic of Hawaii wasn’t repealed until 1986.
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 9:00 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Honolulu has seen 13 murders already this year, compared to 19 all of 2020.
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 7:56 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Crews searched the waters and found the man around 6:30 p.m.
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 7:43 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The crew is nearly 1,300 miles from Hilo as they continue south.
NEWS
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 7:22 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The last minimum wage increase was four years ago to its current rate at $10.10 an hour.
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 5:28 PM HST
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By The Associated Press
Officials said he posted $1 million bail and was released after he was arrested on Valentine’s Day.
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:28 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Military officials said the day before the 22-year-old’s death marked one year in the service.
HEALTH
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:17 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
“As part of the transition, COVID will be handled more like other diseases, something that healthcare providers diagnose and treat.”
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:08 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
Sources tell HNN the truck involved in the hit-and-run may be connected to a crime spree than spans several Windward Oahu communities.
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 3:49 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
“As a whole, they are one of the best tourists that we have.”
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 3:38 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Officials said the sexual assault occurred between September 2014 and January 2018.
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 1:23 PM HST
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By Jonathan Jared Saupe
Watch “This is Now” live from the HNN Digital Center weekdays on KHNL or across Hawaii News Now’s platforms online and on mobile.