“As Kihei floods after a light rain, some point finger at overdevelopment and disappearing wetlands.”
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Rampant development has decimated wetlands that used to retain the rain, a longtime Kihei resident says.
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Federal officials are investigating a tour boat that came close to dolphins off West Oahu.
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Officials said he was carried by storm waters approximately 800 yards to where the drain emptied into the ocean.
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Gun advocates say the proposal is government overreach.
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A disturbance may also bring strong winds for Kauai and Oahu, and snow to Hawaii Island summits.
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The warning has been extended until 1 a.m. Saturday.
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The feather helmet worn by high-ranking Hawaiian chiefs called a mahiole was stolen from the Volcano House hotel on Jan. 13.
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First Alert Forecast: More showers this weekend with possible flash flooding over parts of the state
Your island weather forecast
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The project is being called a milestone.
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The “Aloha Got Soul selects Kalapana” 7-inch box set will be available for $50.
Current Radar
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The Queen’s Medical Center was the site of an emotional reunion this week as Katy Grainger thanked the doctors who saved her life.
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The Blood Bank is putting out an urgent call for donors, especially those with type-O blood.
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Elesondra “Ele” De Romano was invited to Hawaii at the request of Homeland Security.
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The decision left some puzzled, but she says she’s found the right fit.
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Authorities are asking for the public’s help to find 36-year-old Johnalynn Ilae.
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Her knack for spelling notched Ellen a win in a contest that qualified her for Saturday’s Honolulu District Spelling Bee. It’s no surprise one of her favorite books is the dictionary.
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Joshua Ho, of Hilo, was charged with first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder.
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A young man who killed a woman while drunk driving two years ago could spend as little as six months behind bars.
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Sunrise on the weekends will air on K5 and stream free online from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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Under state law, he could get $50,000 for every year he spent in prison, but that would require more than a judge throwing out his conviction.
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Unsettled weather with flooding concerns heighten later this weekend.
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First Alert Forecast: Heavy rain possible over the weekend
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Bernard Brown was convicted in August of of murdering his ex-girlfriend ― Moreira “Mo” Monsalve ― back in 2014.
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“I started with with a dream and a credit card. And I can, I can do that again.”
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Officials said one neighboring home suffered exposure damage.
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The city is investing $800,000 in a program to learn more about illegal commercial operations at city beach parks.
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He said he experienced a lot of mental “anguish” as a result of the false accusations that he padded his overtime.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help to find 36-year-old Johnalynn ILAE.
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This village will have a distinct difference from the ones on Oahu.
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It’s one of dozens of similar lawsuits across the country, but it’s the only that names a transportation agency.
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Authorities are investigating a suspicious bag that was found outside the FBI building in Kapolei on Thursday afternoon.
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The situation is putting Gov. Josh Green’s new cabinet members on the hot seat.
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Anyone caught changing a sign could face a $200 fine for a first violation.
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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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Candice Hatakeyama always knew she wanted to be on stage. But she never imagined she’d realize her dream of being on Broadway soon after graduating from college.
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Albizia is one of the fastest-growing trees in the world.
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Dozens of properties are threatened by the worsening erosion.
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Former Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard took the stand today in the trial over a defamation suit filed against her by the former head of the police union.
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All the DNA results came back to one person ― an unidentified male.
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A weakening cold front begins to stall near Maui through Thursday.
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First Alert Forecast: Thunderstorms possible over parts of the state today, another cold front due over the weekend
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Larry Millete is accused of murdering his wife, Radford High School graduate May “Maya” Millete.
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Maui Health announced Chief Executive Officer Michael Rembis will be retiring this spring.
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Hawaii is moving along in its pandemic recovery, but inflation is still driving up grocery bills.
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For the first time since the pandemic, Honolulu police were able to honor officers in-person for going above and beyond the call of duty.
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A new report from the University of Hawaii at Manoa explored how whales can influence the amount of carbon in the earth and potentially contribute to the overall reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
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