“Maui police arrest 2 in connection with body wrapped in plastic.”
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Updated: 4 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Maui hunters discovered the victim’s body on July 5 in a remote trail off Keanuhea Street in Kula.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
“As always, we’re hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.”
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Drew Davis
Residents are being urged to stay prepared and monitor the latest forecasts.
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Updated: 12 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The incident happened around 6 a.m. on Kauhihau Place.
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Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kiana Kalahele
The four defueled tanks are separate from the main fuel tanks at Red Hill.
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Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kiana Kalahele
Officials say the bike rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
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Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kiana Kalahele
The crash closed lanes for less than two hours.
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Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kiana Kalahele
The fire started in the first floor bedroom of the home at 10 Grand View Place.
LOCAL HEADLINES
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Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
Sabado’s paintings, prints and home decor are now available inside the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas resort — where he hopes to teach tourists about native Hawaiian history through art.
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Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
Hundreds celebrated the Chamber’s 69th anniversary, believed to be one of the oldest Filipino business organizations in the United States, providing support to entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Kiana Kalahele and Annalisa Burgos
The six-week culinary arts program is hosted annually by non-profit organization, Weed and Seed Hawaii, which joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to showcase their skills and talk about the program’s 20th anniversary.
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Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 8:44 PM HST
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By HNN Staff and Eddie Dowd
Vaefaga was hoping to get out of OCCC this year and was planning on moving to Texas to be reunited with his children.
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Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 3:18 PM HST
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By Kiana Kalahele and Annalisa Burgos
Youth in Ohana Arts’ summer training program perform in an annual festival. This year, they are showcasing fan-favorites Finding Nemo Jr., Mean Girls and SpongeBob.
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Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 2:53 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Volunteers gathered to show their support.
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Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 2:48 PM HST
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By Kiana Kalahele and Annalisa Burgos
To commemorate the holiday, one of the chef-owners of local ice cream shop, Double Fat Ice Cream, Will Chen, will join HNN’s Sunrise Weekends on Sunday to give viewers the full scoop.
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Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 11:12 AM HST
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By Kiana Kalahele
The fire was said to have occurred on the grounds of the Kualoa Heeia Ecumenical Youth Project on Waihee Road.
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Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 11:08 AM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The event goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Frank Fasi Civic Center Grounds and will showcase 12 halau hula, cultural demonstrations, food booths and a noon concert by the Royal Hawaiian Band.
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Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 10:56 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Polynesian Voyaging Society says Gordon craved nothing while at sea and only craved being at sea while back on land.
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Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 10:09 AM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Assets School is offering two free virtual workshops led by its clinical director Dr. Elsa Lee to help parents improve their relationships with their children.
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Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 9:50 AM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
President Joe Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry is in Beijing this weekend, following visits by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 11:00 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Three of the four officers charged have been on restricted duty for nearly two years.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 10:59 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
Turtle Canyon is right off Fort DeRussy Beach.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 9:29 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
Maalaea Small Boat Harbor on Maui is bustling with visitors by day and thieves by night.
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 6:42 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The investigation remains ongoing.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 5:51 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The state Attorney General’s office could have prevented an ownership scandal and recent eviction of a Chinese temple in Kapalama but declined to intervene, worshippers say.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 4:33 PM HST
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By Isa Farfan
Several state law enforcement agencies cooperated in the search, including the state Sheriff’s, Narcotics Enforcement Division and the Attorney General’s office.
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 4:29 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Non-profits may be eligible to receive up to $100,000 through the program.
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 3:15 PM HST
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By Connor Arakaki
Hawaii Island police need your help in identifying three suspects involved in a burglary that occurred in the Kalapana-Kaimu area on Sunday.
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 3:01 PM HST
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By Connor Arakaki
Throw it out if you have it.
LATEST WEATHER UPDATES
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 2:40 PM HST
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By Drew Davis
Climate forecasters believe the global weather pattern will continue to strengthen throughout fall 2023.
LOCAL HEADLINES
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 1:13 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Ashley Badis was one among three honorees presented with the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership award in Los Angeles.
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 12:05 PM HST
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By Isa Farfan
Jones’ trial was scheduled for Monday, but attorneys asked for more time to review evidence.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 11:47 AM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
Anyone who needs an overdose prevention kit can request one from the Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center.
NEWS
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 7:11 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Surveillance video shows two men leaving the school campus with a utility vehicle.
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 6:48 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly reporting, this is the first time severe drought designation has been noted in Hawaii this summer.
LOCAL HEADLINES
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 6:34 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
It’s unknown if drugs or alcohol are a contributing factor on the part of the adult female pedestrian, police said.
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Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 5:52 AM HST
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By Billy V
Hurricane Calvin will likely impact the state beginning next Tuesday, but NWS says it is too early for details.
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 10:49 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
About 160,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) will join nearly 20,000 Writers Guild of America members who hit the picket lines in May, after negotiations broke down with the major movie studios on a new, three-year contract.
EDUCATION
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 8:36 PM HST
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By Rick Daysog
“I feel like I was targeted,” she said.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 6:52 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
A new high school slated for South Maui will finally open after a decades-long effort.
NEWS
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 6:36 PM HST
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By Daryl Huff
The vast majority of drivers who get red light camera citations just pay the $97 fine.
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 5:52 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
On Wednesday night, the Kahaluu Neighborhood Board unanimously rejected a permit plan.
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 5:29 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Meanwhile, the defense questioned the police work surrounding the investigation.
NEWS
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 5:28 PM HST
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By Connor Arakaki
The findings are giving scientists a better understanding of how the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide.
NEWS
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 3:43 PM HST
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By Connor Arakaki
With fall semester just around the corner, the Salvation Army needs your help in donating to its annual back-to-school supply drive.
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 3:40 PM HST
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By Connor Arakaki
“We are pretty regular guys who found something special.”
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 2:25 PM HST
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By Kiana Kalahele
In a statement, the eatery said a shortage of employees and current economic conditions were factors.
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 2:15 PM HST
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By Stephanie Lum
Caron Ling is one of Hawai’i’s top real estate experts and shares the first steps to take to help make your dream a reality.
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 2:04 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Officials said the quake was reported in the deep ocean and could be felt by residents on Hawaii Island and Maui.
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Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 1:12 PM HST
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By Kiana Kalahele
As wedding season approaches, a Hawaii proposal seems to be at the top of many people’s lists.