“Lawyers say federal investigators targeting major fentanyl dealers.”
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“They are the top dealers for fentanyl,” said attorney Megan Kau.
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“Hawaii is one of the most restrictive states in the country, and they are proud of it,” said Andrew Namiki Roberts.
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HFD says smoke alarms were not present at the residence.
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The Waikiki business owner says his opening day was just a week away.
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There are more Native Hawaiians living in the continental U.S. than there are living in Hawaii, according to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
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At the close of Pride Month, eleven organizations are taking a stand. They have co-signed this letter asking the Governor, four county mayors, UH’s president and DOE superintendent for government travel bans to 20 states.
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Homeowners are encouraged to help root out dangerous Albizia trees.
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The Federal Transit Administration is awarding the city $20 million for the new buses and to expand charging capacity and bus depots.
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Honoapiilani Highway is closed between the Lahaina Bypass and Luawai Street
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While excitement seems to be growing for the official opening of the first half of the Honolulu rail system, the city is also preparing for complaints.
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Emergency crews were called out just before 12:40 p.m. Tuesday.
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Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and to expect delays.
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The airline said suspending this flight will open up more routes to other Neighbor Islands.
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Haaland, who is the first Native American to hold a cabinet secretary position, was teary eyed as she gave her address to a packed room of conservationists at the Hawaii Conservation Conference.
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It’s all in celebration of of National Pineapple Day!
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As Honolulu’s new rail system Skyline begins operations this weekend, the city announced that over 20 bus routes will be undergoing changes to coincide with the opening.
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In the magazine, Bretman discusses his immigration to Hawaii from the Philippines, his beauty and style evolution, and most of all, making a place for himself in this world as a queer Filipino influencer.
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At the World Games, Kalei Lee set personal bests in Squat.
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To celebrate the holiday safely, here is a breakdown of acceptable fireworks usage across the islands.
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Scientists say parasites, pesticides, starvation and climate change keep causing large die-offs, but honeybees in Hawaii do a little better.
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“We have an obligation to the Hawaiian people, not just for protocol and culture things, but for actual political and economic things,” state Rep. Gene Ward said.
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In 2020, he left his life in Northern California, bought the land, and built his tiny home with his bare hands.
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Witnesses reported seeing a male driver ramming into a vehicle that was occupied by several individuals.
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Authorities say Kunia Hassard has been charged with two counts of assault and one count of theft.
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President Biden is pledging that every household in the nation will have high-speed internet access by 2030.
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The family of a teenager shot in West Oahu believes they’re witnessing the miracle they’ve been praying for.
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Investigators said they recovered 500 grams of fentanyl, along with an undescribed amount of meth and $100,000 in cash at the couple’s home.
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Officials said Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale is now accepting reservation requests for private function events in July.
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Gusty easterly trade winds will linger through Tuesday, then ease to moderate to breezy levels Wednesday through the weekend.
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Police say Kirkpatrick was in possession of fentanyl, meth, marijuana, and gun paraphernalia.
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Loli’i, a famous monk seal who hasn’t been seen by beachgoers since October 2021, made a special appearance on a remote Oahu beach today.
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The Maui Police Department is partnering with Hawaii Job Corps Center to help at-risk teens and young adults.
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Environmentalists say the project could help ease the strain caused by the Red Hill water crisis.
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A 62-year-old woman who was run over by a city bus is suing the city and the bus company, Oahu Transit Services, after learning that the bus driver had a troubled personal driving record, which the company may have ignored.
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Starting on Saturday, Hanauma Bay access will change for Hawaii residents.
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The cause of the fire is unknown.
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Expect traffic delays if you’re driving in the Hauula area on Monday.
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What better way to celebrate summer than with some comedy?
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Zarqui Omar Edwards, also known as “Z From Baltimore,” used to write poems to impress girls in middle school.
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If you’re planning on going on a hike this week, a few of Oahu’s popular hiking trails are off limits for now as maintenance work is underway.
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LGBTQ+ activists and allies across Hilo marched in the Hawaii Island Pride Parade on Saturday.
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One of the patients was in serious condition.
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It’s a drastic difference from four decades ago, when wildlife and vegetation was scarce at the Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve.
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Authorities said 48-year-old Nadine Choy Foo faces a first-degree terroristic threatening charge.
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A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for south facing shores of all islands until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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Officials said Kamokila Community Park, Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park and Puuloa Beach Park will be temporarily closed.
The Waikiki business owner says his opening day was just a week away.
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The gusty easterly trade winds will continue into Tuesday, then ease slightly late Tuesday through the second half of the week.
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Janet Covington, director of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Child & Family Service in Mililani, joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to talk about resources available for those dealing with PTSD and other mental health issues.