“40,000 spectators expected on Oahu’s North Shore for first “Eddie” contest since 2016.”
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Updated: 2 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
“Yes, ‘the Eddie’ will go on Sunday.”
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Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Megan Ramones
Police said it caused property damage and injury.
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Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
Two dogs also died in the fire.
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Updated: 6 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The justices have ruled that incumbent Maui councilmember Alice Lee did win her seat in November’s General Election.
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Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Lynn Kawano
Like many online crimes involving teens, it often begins on social media.
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Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Chelsea Davis
John Pelletier has been in charge of the Maui Police Department for 401 days now.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Green, who’s held the office for a little over a month, is expected to unveil a comprehensive strategy for affordable housing.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Phase two of nine is slated to start on Monday.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mahealani Richardson
Surrounded by black gates and the seal of Hawaii’s kingdom, Mauna Ala has burials of the Kamehameha and Kalakaua dynasties.
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Casey Lund and Rick Daysog
He was found guilty of murder, kidnapping and burglary.
Current Radar

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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Maui Health Chief Executive Officer Michael Rembis has announced Friday that he will retire from his position this spring.
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Updated: 15 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: 16 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The union worked closely with Hawaiian management for more than a year to settle on this deal.
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Updated: 17 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Despite this discovery, DOH said, “No immediate action is necessary for the system’s 650 users.”
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Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Casey Lund and Rick Daysog
Brown is charged with second-degree murder, kidnapping and burglary, among other crimes.
REPAIRING EARTH
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Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Emily Cristobal
Still looking for a resolution to start the new year on the right foot — how about creating green habits!
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Updated: 23 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: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The planned change would mark a major turning point in Japan’s COVID-19 policy toward normalizing social and economic activities.
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Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Guy Hagi
Showers will be limited across the the state.
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Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Huge swell heading in, Eddie surf contest called on for Sunday
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:06 AM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
The EPA estimates more than 100 people attended the event.
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Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:48 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
“The sheer volume of money that’s involved here is staggering.”
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:33 PM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:23 PM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:41 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
The fight over a Maui County Council race continued on Thursday.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:40 PM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:36 PM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:31 PM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:22 PM HST
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By Stephanie Lum
During the pandemic, stand up comedian Tumua Tuinei captivated a fan base that today just keeps growing.
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Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:05 PM HST
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By Jennifer Robbins
Your island weather forecast
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:38 PM HST
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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.
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Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 1:17 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. 19, 2023 at 12:05 PM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:43 AM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
Day one of the new Hawaii State Legislature means fresh faces and innovative ideas.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:53 AM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:07 AM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:57 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Three vehicles were involved, HPD said.
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Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:38 AM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:40 AM HST
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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: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:15 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Get the links you hear mentioned on Sunrise.
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Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 3:17 AM HST
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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.
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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.
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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.