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Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jolanie Martinez
After last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding gun rights, the state now is under pressure to find a new balance.
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Updated: 4 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caelan Hughes
This past Wednesday, the Subaru Telescope on Mauna Kea captured video of this mysterious light over Hawaii.
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Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Eddie Dowd
A new bar could be coming to a residential area of Waikiki, but some residents say no thanks.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jennifer Robbins
Your island weather forecast
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mahealani Richardson
There was music, her genealogy chant with royal lineage and stories of her generosity.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Allyson Blair
Sources say the jail was tipped off by a USPS inspector.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Daryl Huff
The package replaced his campaign pledge to eliminate the excise tax on food and medicine.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
A jury is now deciding whether North Shore killer Stephen Brown will spend the rest of his life in prison or will get a chance of parole.
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
76-year-old William Bishop Senior was last seen yesterday around 2 p.m. near 22nd Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Keaau.
Current Radar

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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Lynn Kawano
Ireland was 23 years old when she was murdered in 1991.
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Updated: 14 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: 15 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
“Business as usual won’t work anymore.”
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Updated: 18 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
He will be performing at the Blaisdell Arena as part of his popular Reality Check Tour.
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Updated: 22 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
A recent survey found that more Native Hawaiians are living in the continental U.S. than in Hawaii.
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Updated: 22 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Shepardson is an Ocean Safety lifeguard.
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Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Guy Hagi
Expect light to moderate background east to southeast winds as the high pressure ridge north of the islands remains weak.
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Updated: 23 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Get the links you hear mentioned on Sunrise.
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Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 3:22 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
First Alert Forecast: Huge swell slowly drops, light winds persist, more showers due on Wednesday
THE EDDIE
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:40 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Oahu’s North Shore on Sunday to see “The Eddie” surf contest — up close and in person.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:35 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
The last time a royal family member lay in state at the palace was more than 100 years ago.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:24 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The incident was one of many lifeguards and Honolulu EMS have responded to as a powerful swell.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:18 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
Well before daybreak, cars were parked along Kamehameha Highway, stretching all the way down to Haleiwa.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 6:23 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu is bringing back its Very Important Pinoy tour, which has been offered every summer for 15 years until COVID shut down leisure travel.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 6:04 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The group is looking for necessities like food, sleeping bags, and small generators.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 2:39 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The last royal family member to lie in state at the palace was Prince Jonah Kuhio in 1922.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 2:33 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
Forecasters said wave heights could top 50 feet.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:58 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A 23-year-old man was critically injured after crashing into a zipper barrier on the H-1 Freeway late Saturday, authorities said.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:57 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Tens of thousands of people will flock to Waimea Bay on Sunday for the first “Eddie” big-wave surf contest since 2016.
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Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:05 AM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The Hawaii Chamber of Commerce said the outlook is all the more reason for lawmakers to pass tax relief and incentives for small businesses.
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Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 11:49 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
For the first time in the 39-year history of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave International, female surfers will be competing alongside the men.
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Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 11:33 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
“The Eddie” big-wave surf contest is a go for Sunday at Waimea Bay!
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Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:07 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Two dogs also died in the fire.
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Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 5:53 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation.
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Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 5:16 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
15-year-old Maya Merhige swam for 27 hours and 33 minutes.
SUNRISE
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Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 5:05 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Sunrise on the weekends will air on K5 and stream free online from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 1:38 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
The cause of the leak and its impacts remain under investigation.
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Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 1:14 AM HST
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By Megan Ramones
Police said it caused property damage and injury.
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Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:26 PM HST
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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.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 8:42 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Like many online crimes involving teens, it often begins on social media.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 7:20 PM HST
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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: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:21 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Phase two of nine is slated to start on Monday.
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Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:51 PM HST
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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: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:09 PM HST
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By Casey Lund and Rick Daysog
He was found guilty of murder, kidnapping and burglary.
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Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:35 PM HST
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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.
NEWS
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 1:00 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. 20, 2023 at 11:24 AM HST
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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: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:12 AM HST
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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: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:51 AM HST
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By Casey Lund and Rick Daysog
Brown is charged with second-degree murder, kidnapping and burglary, among other crimes.
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Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:29 AM HST
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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!