“Social media post of man urinating at Kilauea eruption site draws harsh backlash.”
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Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jolanie Martinez
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park said the post shows a “disregard for the cultural significance of Kilauea.”
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Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
Early Saturday morning, Jill Tokuda was sworn in as Congresswoman representing Hawaii’s second district. She spoke to HNN about that moment and her new role.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
On Jan. 11 from 4-6 p.m. on Oahu, non profit Ho’ōla Nā Pua will host a peaceful march to raise awareness about sex trafficking and care for children who have been exploited, Marches are also being organized for neighbor islands.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
While some people are afraid of needles and blood, others are drawn to them.
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Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Two people were displaced as a result of the fire.
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Updated: 16 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The closure was anticipated to last several hours.
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Updated: 18 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
One woman was shot in the leg and taken to a hospital.
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Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:02 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
On Saturday, the Scouts hosted a “Cookie University” in Honolulu.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 7:19 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
The shooting comes amid growing concerns about crime in the state’s no. 1 tourist destination.
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Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 7:09 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Sources say at least 20 shots were fired.
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Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 4:16 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Bertosa is best known for working with Israel Kamakawiwo’ole on “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World.” During a midnight session at Milan’s studio, bruddah Iz recorded “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “White Sandy Beach of Hawaii” in one take.
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Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 1:20 PM HST
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By Eddie Dowd
About 2,200 digital parking meters on Oahu will be free of charge for at least the next six months.
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Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:46 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
It happened around 5:10 p.m. on Kalaniai Road in the area of Keahua.
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Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:39 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
HFD continued search operations and located the 43-year-old male on Saturday morning.
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Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 8:46 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The city knew in 2019 that Verizon was shutting down 3G, but they were slow to upgrade the meters.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:03 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Family members said he died peacefully Friday morning.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:40 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
The home on Kahala Avenue was purchased in June 2020.
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:39 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Curtiss E. Jackson, 71, was wanted by U.S. Marshals on a federal arrest warrant for violating his terms of pretrial release.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:20 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
“It needs to be addressed and it needs to have a deeper conversation,”
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 4:45 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
They’re accused in the death of Kaycee Smith, who was found with a single gunshot wound to her head on June 30, 2009.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 4:13 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Officials said users do not need to take any action at this time.
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 3:43 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
After a second-place finish during their first year at the competition, the UH team “UH AI Racing Tech” is back, and one of nine teams from six countries representing 18 universities that will compete in the single elimination event on Saturday, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 2:36 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
“He was the embodiment of the very essence of everything that is so very special about Hawaii.”
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 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.
‘MUTHASHIP’ WITH STEPHANIE LUM
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:17 PM HST
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By Stephanie Lum
Cielo Almanza’s story is one of admiration.
REPAIRING EARTH
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:03 PM HST
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By Emily Cristobal
The games focus on ways people can adapt to climate hazards and work together to find solutions.
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:46 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The current eruption within Halemaumau Crater has created an immense lava lake, spanning about 300 acres.
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:31 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Hawaii Island police arrested and charged a man accused of sex assault and various domestic-related offenses following an altercation on Monday.
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:01 AM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
We all know that living in paradise isn’t always cheap, but did you know Hawaii has the most expensive pizza in the entire country?
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:58 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The activity is confined entirely within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and does not pose a threat to any residential communities, officials added.
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:49 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
A Puna man was charged with attempted murder and firearm offenses in a Christmas Day shooting, Hawaii County authorities say.
WEATHER
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 9:32 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Light winds with mostly dry conditions to persist through the weekend
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM HST
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By Eddie Dowd
In less than a year, two chairs and a vice chair have resigned amid accusations of corruption and discrimination.
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 8:11 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
A power outage at Hawaii News Now’s transmitter site is impacting reception for viewers on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island.
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 7:24 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
“We didn’t think that we would get to see anything like this at all.”
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:44 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The glow from the volcano is lighting up the early morning and night skies.
WEATHER
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 4:32 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
A weakening front is making its way slowly southward through Oahu and into Maui County this morning.
LATEST WEATHER UPDATES
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Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 3:16 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Light winds with mostly dry conditions to persist through the weekend
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 7:40 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
Employees at Maui’s only acute care hospital are crying out for help.
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Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 7:37 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
“He was always there for everyone. He was happy. Everything was always (about) family.”
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67-year-old visitor dies after being pulled from waters off Hanalei Beach
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:08 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Kauai police identified the victim as Janusz Jakubowicz.
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Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:06 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
The plane, a twin-engine Beech 90, was never recovered.
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Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:05 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
For years, the state Department of Public Safety has had a problem with guards calling in sick.
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Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:40 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
COVID is still spreading widely in the community but fewer people are getting booster shots, according to a new study by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization.
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Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:27 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
It was billed as being for active duty service members and their families.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:04 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Tomanu E. Tauala previously pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter.
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Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 3:52 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The trial of accused killer and kidnapper Stephen Brown begins this week.
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Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 12:58 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: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:15 AM HST
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By Casey Lund
”It’s not a quick fix. This is our ongoing commitment and we are going to stay committed.”
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Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 4:45 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police said the mother remains in custody for a separate domestic violence dispute.
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