“Mokulele Airlines working to address flight disruptions.”
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Mokulele is asking for another chance. The only passenger airline serving Molokai has been leaving customers stranded lately.
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Environmental advocates are criticizing the Department of Health for the delay in telling the public that a drinking water well in Kunia Village was contaminated with toxic forever chemicals. Hawaii News Now reported last week, hundreds of residents are getting bottled water.
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The family of Tre’ Evans-Dumaran, the Maui firefighter who died after being swept into a storm drain earlier this year, has launched a website for the nonprofit set up in his honor.
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A string of recent restaurant closures is raising concern among industry leaders.
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“It’s not an everyday thing. But it’s not an uncommon thing either,” said Hawaii Nurses Association President Daniel Ross.
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A flood watch remains in effect statewide — but it appears most significant rain will be over Hawaii Island and Maui County.
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Her design is one of five included in the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program for 2023.
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Some residents are frustrated after feeling stranded by Mokulele Airlines.
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Hawaii’s new system for collecting old computer equipment and televisions is moving into high gear, three months after electronic companies began footing the bill.
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Volunteers collected data from 42 different sites, tallying humpback whale sightings and documenting the animals’ surface behavior.
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“We try to get that message across to the children that you can make a difference,” she said.
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The two highly-decorated wahine athletes will be joining Team USA to compete in Berlin, Germany.
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The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation released new drone video showcasing the Honolulu Rail Transit Project’s latest trial run.
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It’s almost grad season! The state Department of Education has released this year’s high school graduation schedule.
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HFD said the damage estimate is $60,000 to the property and $15,000 to the contents.
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Rising food prices are pushing many local family’s household budgets to the brink.
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First Alert Forecast: Cold front stalls, showers and possible thunderstorms Tuesday through Thursday
First Alert Forecast: Cold front stalls, showers and possible thunderstorms Tuesday through Thursday
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The Honolulu Fire Department has determined that cause of a blaze at a Hauula home as accidental.
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Rescue crews arrived at the Koolau Summit Trail around 10 a.m.
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“We just remember the good things about Jordan.”
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Officials say the blaze broke out in the mountains above Kaahumanu Street around 7 p.m. and was 50% contained as of 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening.
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Firefighters were called to the single-story residence near Farrington Highway just after 2 a.m.
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We asked our audience on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook where to get the BEST loco moco in all of Hawaii, and our audience did not disappoint.
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Authorities said the incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Moanalua Road.
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A husband and wife are picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed their home in Kalihi.
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An impact fence could cost around $10 million and last at least 75 years.
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The five-year pact is made with the biofuel company Gevo, which produces the fuel using corn.
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Firefighters were called to the single-story residence on Iao Lane just after 10 p.m.
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“It’s like the carpet’s pulled from right under you.”
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The attack happened on the steps of the Kapolei police station.
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Landowner and developer Peter Savio is inviting residents to speak with a construction expert.
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On Thursday, the Board of Education agreed to increase the six-figure salary ranges for 15 complex area superintendents which could jump between 10% to 12%.
“The water is not healthy for drinking long-term.”
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Confirmation hearings for state Land director and state Attorney General have not even been scheduled.
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“Yes, we have freedom of speech, but we don’t have freedom of hate,”
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Officials said the 23-year-old allegedly stabbed the victim with a kitchen knife and stomped on his head and chest multiple times.
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DOH officials said the patient was first diagnosed in September 2022 and had acquired it in another state.
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The incident happened on March 20 at a bus stop in Halawa.
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For the first time ever, the annual Prince Kuhio Day parade will take place in Kapolei
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It tells the story of the lives of 12 people when they realized they only had 20 minutes to live after learning of a real ballistic missile to Hawaii.
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Getting a driver’s license is one of the most important milestones for high school students.
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Officials said the callers are telling residents that they owe unpaid fines and must make payments in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency, or they will be arrested.
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The facility abruptly closed last September due to lead contamination concerns.
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Congratulations to Maryknoll School 8th grader Maya Kimura!
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Hawaii theater will be hosting a one-night showing of the immersive performance Defining Courage, the journey of World War II Nisei Soldiers.
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The City is proposing to turn a Keeaumoku Street into a two-lane street to add bike and pedestrian features.
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The event is being held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YWCA Laniakea Fuller Hall.
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Police said 23-year-old Jermick Unegi has been charged with attempted murder and robbery.