“First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected through the weekend.”
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First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected through the weekend
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A bit of rain and a construction warning from the city kept many people away from Lanikai on Sunday, but still getting out of the area.
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Honolulu EMS said they responded about 9:53 a.m.
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Officials said speed appears to be a factor in the crash. It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were factors at this time.
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Police believe speed and inattention are contributing factors to the crash.
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Police said the driver of the vehicle reported that “something had struck her vehicle windshield and shattered it.”
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“I just saw this barrel coming and I knew I was like okay, here we go.”
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BJ Penn’s campaign manager is leaving open the possibility of another run for politics.
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“He came to the truck and grabbed me.”
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The VA is hosting a benefits workshop this Saturday as part of their PACT Act to expand healthcare to veterans exposed to toxins.
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It’s not just a celebration for Chinese New Year, it’s a long-awaited restart in Chinatown.
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“When I hit the dip, I realized the water was too high and my car started to drift to the left side.”
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“In hindsight, we should have just built the overpass,” said DOE Deputy Superintendent of Operations Curt Otaguro.
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Some 50,000 to 75,000 spectators are expected to pass through Waialae over the course of the tournament.
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No date has been set for a decision.
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Both are popular beaches on Oahu, but an ongoing traffic improvement project near the Kalapawai roundabout is already causing traffic delays.
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Straub nurses had been working without a contract since Nov. 1.
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The pilot said he didn’t have time to deviate.
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More than 50,000 Hawaii residents identify as Korean, roughly 2% of Koreans in the US.
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Authorities said he told the sisters that there were turtles further out.
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The Air Force is returning 363 acres of land on Molokai to Hawaiian Home Lands.
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The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is proposing an annual maintenance program to raise the quality of these outdoor amenities.
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The festivities kick off Friday at 5 p.m. with the opening ceremonies at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza.
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A weekend of events starting on Friday, Jan. 13 will welcome in the New Year of the Rabbit.
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The Hawaiian music group Walea wrapped up 2022 with a big achievement: winning three Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
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Still looking for a resolution to start the new year on the right foot — how about creating green habits!
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The gruesome detail was one of many that came to light Wednesday.
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An acoustic guitar made from Koa wood produces a musical treat for the eyes and ears. Taylor Guitars is spearheading a resurgence in manufacturing the instrument.
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Exactly five years ago on Friday, Hawaii residents and visitors woke up to a terrifying emergency alert on their cell phones that sent a wave of panic across the state.
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Nationally, grocery prices rocketed 12% during the past year.
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Stable and dry conditions will continue through Saturday.
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First Alert Forecast: Light winds expected to bring in voggy skies
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The father and son were able to make it out alive.
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A new $120-million high school for South Maui is scheduled to open next week.
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If you’ve ever watched Star Trek, you know the saying, “To boldly go where no man has gone before.”
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The City purchased 48 new vehicles that will replace an aging fleet of 290 Handi-Vans.
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He remains behind bars on $100,000 bail.
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Two Sumatran tigers at the Honolulu Zoo were euthanized this month due to progression of kidney disease in both animals.
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The strain is highly transmissible.
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Candidates must pass an interview and background check. Multi-lingual applicants are welcome.
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Her nomination is controversial because she ran a consulting company that helps developers navigate state land and cultural protections.
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They’re calling it “farmageddon.”
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The large beetles, with their characteristic horns, are a major pest of coconut palms and other trees.
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He died peacefully Wednesday night at the Triple Army Medical Center.
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Their departures are in effect immediately after a unanimous vote.
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Russ Roberts
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