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Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kiana Kalahele
Investigators say two men armed with knives approached a 66-year-old man around 10:45 p.m. on Friday night.
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Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kiana Kalahele
Construction is projected to begin in 2025, following environmental reviews and permit approvals.
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Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Kiana Kalahele
Three Hawaii observatories are said to be playing a critical role in the Euclid space telescope mission that launched from Florida on Saturday.
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Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Kiana Kalahele
Organizers also hosted the Makawao Stampede Parade on June 24 for attendees one week prior to the rodeo.
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Officials say the man is accused of pulling a knife on another driver near the intersection of Kalakaua and Lewers Street.
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Authorities say the incident happened just before midnight on Farrington Highway near Pua Avenue.
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Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Eddie Dowd
In a surprise to concertgoers, Tongi was joined on stage by Roman De Peralta from the music group Kolohe Kai.
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Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
The federal government will soon offer $3 billion in new grants to help build affordable housing across the country.
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Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
The 78-year-old is known for his depictions of Hawaiian figures and nature, such as ti leaf and na pua — and is often commissioned to create murals for public and private spaces, including Saint Francis and Kaiser Permanente hospitals on Oahu.
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Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
Olili Waikiki Senior Chef Brenton Lee joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to talk about the restaurant’s concept and showcase his uniquely Hawaiian dishes.
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Updated: 18 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The 46th annual awards show was held Saturday at the Hawaii Theatre.
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Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
President Joe Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) is holding its next public meeting in Honolulu on July 6 — its first in-person meeting outside of the continental U.S.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 9:04 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) and the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) i is hosting the event on July 27 and 28 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 4:03 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
The city’s ethics expert is calling for urgent changes to the Honolulu Liquor Commission.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 3:58 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Officials said Vito Tuie was reported missing from the behavioral health facility in Ewa Beach.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 3:57 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge will visit Oahu to meet with local officials and residents who use its housing choice voucher program known as Section 8.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 3:56 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A federal judge says Avery Garrard and Keina Drageset pose a danger to the public.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 3:55 PM HST
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By Billy V
Hawaii recording artist and kumu hula Natalie Ai Kamauu is a finalist on this year’s Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Final Ballot.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 12:46 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Thousands are expected to honor the historic district and Obon season with Honolulu’s largest bon dance. The modern street festival features a variety of local food vendors, artisans, retailers, and cultural entertainment.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 11:45 AM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Executive Chef Maelani Iokepa debuted a new menu of regional Hawaii cuisine for BASALT restaurant, which celebrates its 6th anniversary,
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 11:15 AM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Keiki Rise holds workshops and events to help support and guide the next generation of entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 9:35 AM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The best break dancers in Hawaii are set to face off in an International breaking competition on Saturday from 5-9 p.m. aboard the iconic USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 8:28 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police say Jones was released on $500 bail about an hour and a half after his arrest.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 8:01 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
EMS officials say the incident happened just after midnight near the area of Waipio Uka and Pulai Streets.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 6:30 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
MPD officials say the goal is to get youth excited about a career in law enforcement from an early age.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 6:25 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Long-time supporters and opponents of rail are remembering their hard fought battles on this historic day and the leaders associated with the project.
NEWS
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 6:16 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
Rail leadership used Friday’s event to bring together many of those who worked decades for the rail system with those who must deal with the future of the project.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:58 PM HST
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By Connor Arakaki
As a tribute, portraits of the late Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi and U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye hang at the helm of Skyline trains.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:03 PM HST
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By Isa Farfan
According to Ocean Safety officials, lifeguards found the boy completely submerged in an area where he could not touch the ocean floor.
NEWS
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:50 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Nearly 9,000 people rode Skyline in its first day of public operation.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:37 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
From keiki to kupuna, large crowds were seen lining up at the Halawa Station.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:14 PM HST
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By Kiana Kalahele and Connor Arakaki
The artwork was 10 years in the making and represents Hawaii’s rich culture.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 3:53 PM HST
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By Isa Farfan
Emotions ran high in Pearl City as eight soldiers from the Hawaii Army National Guard embraced loved ones for the first time in 11 months.
LOCAL HEADLINES
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 3:40 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
So far there have been no reports of injuries or evacuations in the area.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 3:23 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Talk of a rail project to help alleviate the island’s increasing traffic troubles first began in 1968, when Neal Blaisdell was Honolulu’s mayor.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 1:40 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A Hawaiian Air spokesperson said 163 passengers and 12 crewmembers were on flight HA451.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 1:04 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The 36-year-old woman was taken to Hilo Medical Center in serious condition.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 12:06 PM HST
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By Connor Arakaki and Kiana Kalahele
The first phase of the long-awaited rail line spans nine stations, from Halawa to East Kapolei.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 10:32 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Fender makes its mark in Tokyo with its first-ever flagship store.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 8:51 AM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
“We are an extension of them here and we just want to show Vegas what we have to offer coming from Hawaii.”
NEWS
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 8:43 AM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
Farmers from North Shore Stables were determined to find an all-natural solution to eradicating the invasive species.
LOCAL HEADLINES
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 8:40 AM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Invasive species management is an ongoing challenge across the state.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 8:37 AM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Thanks to grassroots outreach and GoFundMe, 80 students from James Campbell High School’s band are heading to Washington D.C.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 6:53 AM HST
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By Billy V
Nice weather conditions for today as we start the holiday weekend.
TRAFFIC
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 6:20 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
All lanes remain closed on Kuhio Avenue between Paoakalani Avenue and Ohua Avenue in Waikiki.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:57 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Both men suffered injuries to their head, Emergency Medical Services said.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:24 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
It happened around 1 a.m. on the corner of Nimitz Highway and Sand Island Access Road.
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Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:07 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Get the links you hear mentioned on Sunrise.
NEWS
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:59 AM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
“Right now they’re in your face, and they’re even in your communities.”
NEWS
Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 6:59 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
Honolulu rail leaders are bracing for large crowds as Skyline opens Friday at 2 p.m., with free rides through July 4.