“Hawaii sees average credit card debt balloon as cost of living rises.”
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Alaska has the highest credit card debt while Mississippi has the lowest.
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A Maui teen is hoping to be the first Taekwondo Olympian representing Hawaii.
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Hokulea is on its longest and most dangerous journey.
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Her then-boyfriend Stephen Brown has already been convicted of the crime.
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Joint Task Force leaders are preparing their emergency response plan if a mishap should occur during defueling.
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The grounding of the 75-foot Nakoa outraged the community.
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The banners are valuable links to Hawaii’s monarchical past.
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For the second year in a row, the Big Island no-profit will send a team to the Olympics of canoe paddling.
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“The only way we could really make or maximize the use of land was to build up.”
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The prosecution pressed him on the status of the relationship with his wife, Joyce, after learning of her affair.
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Ezekiel Arita of Kaneohe, also known as “Mr. Aloha,” has a shot at winning a cash prize and bragging rights for his mullet.
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The Hawaii Cat Cafe, located in Kapahulu, was founded five years ago and has helped nearly 3,000 cats find homes since it first opened.
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Two new locations across the state have been selected to have electric vehicle charging stations, according to the Department of Transportation.
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The Deparment of Liquor Control is offering two free doses of the lifesaving drug Naloxone to liquor license holders in Kauai Couny.
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Universal Property and Casualty (UPC) says it will no longer offer homeowners, condominium and renters insurance in Hawaii.
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Police said the truck involved in the collision was passing and overtaking multiple vehicles when he hit the bicyclist.
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The 6-year-old’s body was never found.
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A restaurant in West Maui has finally reopened after a roach and rodent infestation caused a shutdown earlier in July.
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“The water is safe to drink as is right now.”
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They claim the developer must ensure they all are placed in a new unit.
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This comes after three free diving deaths just this week in Hawaii waters.
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There’s no timeline of when power will be restored.
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No injuries were reported.
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Under oath, Eric Thompson denied having anything to do with the murder of Jon Tokuhara.
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Maui hunters discovered the victim’s body on July 5 in a remote trail off Keanuhea Street in Kula.
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Moderate to breezy trade winds and a typical summertime pattern of mainly windward showers will continue through the week.
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Hunters found Awai’s body wrapped in plastic in Kula earlier this month.
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The state plans to open 11 new free public preschool classrooms this fall as part of the Ready Keiki initiative.
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Fans waited for hours in line to take a selfie with the Aquaman star and pick up a signed bottle of the vodka.
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“She had a lot of energy. And she was someone that we all cared about very, very deeply.”
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The summit gives Hawaii and Japan leaders a chance to reconnect and restart exchange programs after three years of pause during the COVID pandemic.
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The Honolulu Police Department said it typically has four officers covering the five beats in Mililani, but some say that’s not enough.
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The victim also admitted to tying a bag around Boinville’s head.
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William Wong, 73, helped the FBI in a probe that convicted five inspectors in the Department of Planning and Permitting.
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Police said the 31-year-old ran and hid in nearby trees after he was unshackled in the recreation yard Thursday morning.
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UH scientists found that investments in water conservation and wastewater management need to be the state’s top priority — or invasive seaweed species will take over.
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Honolulu EMS said a man in his late 20s suffered a stab wound to his upper body.
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The bridge’s purpose is to enhance public safety for people walking and bicycling along the canal.
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A young former Ewa Beach resident is halfway through his national Broadway tour! 9-year-old Milo Maharlika has been wowing crowds in the musical Les Miserables!
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Ohana Control Systems sued the state for $1 million in January 2022.
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The state Department of Transportation said traffic will be shifted to the existing Kaipapau Bridge from the temporary bridge on Kamehameha Highway starting at 3 p.m.
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HECO says the purpose of the program is to encourage customers to decrease energy consumption overall.
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Officials said an four people were seriously injured.
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Part of an iconic landmark on Oahu’s North Shore is being taken down due to safety issues.
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The popular franchise is expanding its presence on Oahu with the island’s first drive-thru focused location.
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If you’ve been hoping to weigh in on Red Hill and be a voice for the community, now’s your chance.
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Moderate to breezy trade winds and a typical summertime pattern of mainly windward showers will continue through the week.
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Customers of commercial vessels, watercraft or water sports equipment would pay a $1 fee
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Yohan Choi’s family says he loved the ocean and was a skilled swimmer and would go spearfishing all the time.