Kauai’s “Lights on Rice” parade returns for first time since pandemic began.
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Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Dillon Ancheta
This year, there were over 60 units and some 3,000 participants.
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Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Eddie Dowd
“I’ll continue to work with them but I’m letting you know, I’m gonna hold them accountable,” Lau said.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Daryl Huff
Multiple recent scandals in state and county government have led to sweeping proposals from a high-powered commission.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Chelsea Davis
“At first I was thinking, could it be that we don’t count?”
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Rick Daysog
“I am very sorry for all the people that were adversely affected.”
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Mahealani Richardson
Workers in white HAZMAT suits have been working around the clock on the clean-up.
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jolanie Martinez
“There seems to be an influx, which actually surprises me.”
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Lynn Kawano
Most of the people they encounter are grateful.
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
“It’s overwhelming and it really really made me tear up.”
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Updated: 12 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
As the Mauna Loa eruption continues to spew lava and dangerous volcanic gases into the air, officials are warning aircraft pilots to stay away.
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Updated: 12 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
HPU also announced the addition of two new programs — Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant and Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
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Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Caelan Hughes
The Bell 407 chopper, owned by Paradise Helicopters, went down in a South Point lava field.
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Updated: 14 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The lava flow is now about 2.7 miles from the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
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Updated: 14 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Yes, it’s still safe to visit Hawaii Island, and no, you shouldn’t change your travel plans, officials say.
HOLIDAYS 2022
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Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Caelan Hughes
Honolulu City Lights returns for its 38th year of holiday cheer!
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Updated: 15 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The cameras are being installed as part of a two-year pilot aimed at reducing recklessness on the roads.
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Updated: 19 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The glow of lava continues to paint the early morning and night skies above Hawaii Island.
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Updated: 19 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Emergency Medical Services said a 56-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead on arrival.
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Updated: 21 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The lava flow is now about 2.7 miles from the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
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Updated: 21 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Scientists said the lava instead represents a new intrusion of magma into the summit and northeast rift zone.
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Updated: 22 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
County crews have set up traffic mitigation efforts to let people know where to go.
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Updated: 24 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
He is accused of stabbing 19-year-old Nancy Anderson more than 60 times in her Waikiki apartment.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:27 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
Trade winds will strengthen to moderate to locally breezy Friday, and continue through the weekend.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 3:11 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
Forecast: Huge swell peaking, stronger winds building
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 10:33 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
They did not say how long the defueling process could be delayed.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 10:28 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Honolulu police arrested 34-year-old Patrick Tuputala for second-degree murder Thursday evening.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 9:09 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The feds alleged that Wilfredo Tamayo Savella accepted about $40,000 in bribes from businessman Milton Choy.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:24 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
At the top of the list: Addressing Hawaii’s housing crisis.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:04 PM HST
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By Jennifer Robbins
Your island weather forecast
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 5:20 PM HST
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By Jim Mendoza
Eye patches are a needed treatment tool for children trying to correct vision problems.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:47 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The impact is expected to last another six months.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:14 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
As history shows, it’s not always that easy.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:14 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Hawaii is now the only state in the country with a gas price average over $5 a gallon.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 1:48 PM HST
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By Stephanie Lum
With just a couple of weeks until her due date, we catch up with the First at 4 news anchor.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 1:19 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.
RED HILL: ONE YEAR LATER
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 12:25 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Thousands for were sickened in a crisis that continues to have far-reaching impacts.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 12:18 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Beachgoers should expect very strong breaking waves that could make swimming dangerous.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:37 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
A mostly drier trend is expected through the weekend with light to moderate trade winds.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:14 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Koko Head Shooting Complex is facing multiple investigations after nine city workers tested positive for elevated levels of lead.
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:44 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
“Uncle Emmett leaves an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of the people of Hawaii.”
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 8:03 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
“It’s like the goddess returned.”
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 7:40 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
“We actually got hit with a double whammy.”
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 7:00 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
“Everyone in Hawaii should have access to high-speed internet.”
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 6:16 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez and HNN Staff
Lava has already cut across a private road.
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:56 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
“We do not want to see these types of chemicals being released over our important aquifers.”
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:38 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
“For many of our meal recipients, the volunteer might be the only individual they talk to that day or in that week.”
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 4:07 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The sinkhole was discovered on Oct. 18 at the intersection of Halekauwila and Cooke streets.
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 2:51 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: Nov. 30, 2022 at 12:42 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
A Vog Measurement and Prediction Program from the University of Hawaii shows there are traces of hazardous sulfur dioxide emissions surrounding the Mauna Loa eruption.