“EPA ‘open house’ on Red Hill defueling prompts more questions but few new answers”
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Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Ben Gutierrez
The EPA estimates more than 100 people attended the event.
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Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Daryl Huff
“The sheer volume of money that’s involved here is staggering.”
NEWS
Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Allyson Blair
“I see these more as transitional housing. Someone can be there for a year to two years.”
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Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Casey Lund and Rick Daysog
The trial is set to begin at 9 a.m.
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Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Mahealani Richardson
In a one-on-one interview with HNN, BWS Chief Engineer and Manager Ernie Lau expressed his frustration about the situation.
NEWS
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Chelsea Davis
The fight over a Maui County Council race continued on Thursday.
NEWS
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jim Mendoza
Behind the unmistakable sound of Hawaiian music stands a rich history that is being explored by a Hawaii nonprofit.
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Updated: 6 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
A contemporary replica of a traditional feather helmet worn by high-ranking Hawaiian chiefs called a mahiole was stolen on Jan. 13th.
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Updated: 6 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Honolulu Police are now searching for two men accused of burglarizing “Teapresso” on Waialae Avenue.
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Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Stephanie Lum
During the pandemic, stand up comedian Tumua Tuinei captivated a fan base that today just keeps growing.
Current Radar

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Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jennifer Robbins
Your island weather forecast
NEWS
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
In addition to a labor shortage and high food costs, some business owners say they’re now conflict negotiators as the homeless crisis in Hawaii worsens.
SPORTS
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kyle Chinen
Clyde Aikau gives the green light that the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is a go this Sunday.
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Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
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: 14 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
15-year-old Maya Merhige hopes to become the youngest person to make the grueling 28-mile journey from Molokai to Oahu.
NEWS
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Chelsea Davis
Day one of the new Hawaii State Legislature means fresh faces and innovative ideas.
NEWS
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Daryl Huff
Tax reform and early education were at the top of the agenda Wednesday, as the Hawaii legislature opened the doors for the 2023 session.
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Updated: 17 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Police said the 25-year-old suspect allegedly hit the victim in the back of the head with the bottle.
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Updated: 17 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Three vehicles were involved, HPD said.
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Updated: 18 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
He faces a misdemeanor charge for disrespect of a House of the Legislature after interrupting House Speaker Scott Saiki’s opening remarks.
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Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Guy Hagi
A series of upper level disturbances passing north of the islands will lead to a more unstable airmass for the next few days, especially over the western end of the chain.
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Updated: 22 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Get the links you hear mentioned on Sunrise.
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Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: More showers heading in soon, huge swell expected over the weekend
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:41 PM HST
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By HNN Staff and Stephanie Lum
“Moon” was last seen on Dec. 10th off of Kona on the Big Island.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:43 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson and Ben Gutierrez
The Board of Water Supply says the proposal could drag out the defueling.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:38 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
An estimated five tons of marine debris was airlifted from Kahoolawe to Maui, with most of it destined for a second life thanks to recycling.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:19 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
The Waimanalo native is in the running for the $200,000 grand prize.
NEWS
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:04 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
One alleged failure: Allowing high-powered rifles around children without proper supervision and safety controls.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:47 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Honolulu police respond and have launched investigations.
NEWS
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:36 PM HST
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By Rick Daysog
Political watchdogs said the sentence was appropriate.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:34 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Joshua Ho is charged with first and second-degree murder, as well as attempted murder.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:45 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
A $1.6 million grant was awarded to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Education’s Department of Special Education to increase and retain more well-prepared bilingual/multilingual teachers of color.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 2:39 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Coast Guard it’s been monitoring the ship for several weeks.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 2:38 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
The city admits it doesn’t know when the center will open.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 1:11 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
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. 18, 2023 at 11:50 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
This is the Maui chain’s first franchise on Oahu.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:45 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The county said the 911 emergency service is still operational.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:49 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Waialua senior Ryder Meehan scored a point in the last minute of a game against Waianae.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:25 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Wednesday marks the first day of the 2023 legislative session at the Hawaii State Capitol.
HEALTH
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:11 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The latest number brings the statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 375,925.
NEWS
Ron Menor, longtime Hawaii politician who brought ‘passionate service’ to elected office, dies at 67
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:11 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
“Ron was a tireless leader who championed his community and had an incredible impact on our city.”
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:41 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The cost currently stands just under $4.98 a gallon — a welcome change from the $5.62 average Hawaii saw at the peak price spike in July.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:00 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
His bail is set at $2.75 million.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:41 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
Land and sea breezes will continue over the smaller islands through Thursday afternoon.
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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:14 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Light winds continue, chance for showers increase over the weekend
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Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:15 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
Hawaii Sustainable Beef CEO Frank VanderSloot has decided to squash the beef and replace the name “Kua ‘Aina Ranches,” but he needs help from the public on deciding the company’s new name.
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Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 8:19 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
A Honolulu couple has been charged in Pennsylvania with several counts of fraud related to deceiving art collectors with inauthentic woodblocks advertised as several centuries old.
EDUCATION
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Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:55 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Lawmakers said the investment in early education will result in huge social payoffs.
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Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:50 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Women leaders say the next steps are more research and helping survivors get back on their feet.
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Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:44 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
The 68-year-olds were the owners of Big Island Delights, a Hilo store known for its cookies and candies.