“Tents are up in Kahului to provide shelter to pre-disaster homeless wildfire survivors.”
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Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Chelsea Davis
The August 8th wildfires displaced thousands of Maui residents – including some of the island’s homeless individuals.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jolanie Martinez
Without a deal, the government will shut down at midnight Sunday.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Mahealani Richardson
“The art of wayfinding and Polynesian navigation was asleep for 1,600 year prior to this canoe being built.”
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Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Lynn Kawano
More than 600 residents have not taken the necessary step of registering to remain in temporary housing.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The death toll from the disaster stands at 97.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Annalisa Burgos
FilAm HistoryFest at the Filipino Community Center will feature workshops with masters from four schools of eskrima, a Filipino martial arts style.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
It’s believed he caught a flight to Molokai from the Dillingham Airfield.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
The devastation in Lahaina is unprecedented in the state’s history.
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kyle Chinen
The lunas face Baldwin on Saturday and it’s sure to be a surreal environment.
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Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Mark Carpenter
Of the 97 victims confirmed dead in the disaster, 89 have been identified to date.
Current Radar

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Updated: 13 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
It will coincide with the fall break for public schools.
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Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Ben Gutierrez
She says her father suffered from mental illness and drug and alcohol problems after being wrongfully arrested.
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Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Lynn Kawano
Fentanyl has hit Hawaii with force, killing people on the streets, in homes and in businesses.
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Updated: 14 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Shaedan Styles Kealii is being held on $2 million bail.
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Updated: 16 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
All outdoor after-school activities were canceled as police investigated the situation.
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Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Casey Lund
”It is important that all Maui wildfire survivors have access to the necessary resources to heal.”
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Updated: 18 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
“This costume pays tribute to the roots of Hawaii and everlasting cycle of life showing the indomitable spirit of the people of Hawaii.”
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Updated: 18 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Recently, someone received a letter asking to clear a wire transfer fee to get a loan in a checking account.
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Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Daryl Huff
“I love, love Lahaina. It is the only place for me.”
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Updated: 19 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Restrictions will be lifted for Zone 2C ― Kuuipo Street, 2D — Aa Street and 2E ― Lokia Street.
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Updated: 20 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Get the links you hear mentioned on Sunrise.
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Updated: 20 hours ago
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By HNN Staff
Authorities said they believed he was armed.
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Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:02 AM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
A big challenge for many Maui wildfire survivors who lost their homes is difficulties with processing insurance claims.
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Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:49 AM HST
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By Allyson Blair
“It’s really tragic.”
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:04 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
“Since day one, no one is really helping us. We just doing our own thing.”
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:56 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
Hokulea will return to Hawaii from San Diego in December to mourn for Maui.
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:47 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
“In broad daylight, that was really shocking,”
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:25 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
He’s filed a complaint with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission.
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:46 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Congress has launched an investigation into the Lahaina wildfire.
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:24 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
“What happened was not acceptable,” the Navy secretary said.
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:42 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The victim and suspect were reportedly drinking together around the time of the incident.
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:03 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that $206 million in grant awards will be going towards youth mental health.
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:28 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Javen Lopez was charged with attempted murder.
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Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:06 AM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
A Maui family says an error on their beloved matriarch’s death certificate is causing them unnecessary pain and confusion.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:30 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
“Today is a beautiful day. We have light winds. The sun is out,”
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:13 PM HST
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By Ben Gutierrez
In the wake of the Lahaina fire, the state emphasized the sirens are for all hazards, outlining who’s responsible for activating them and in what situations.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:03 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
Health leaders are hoping to avoid a “tripledemic” this virus season.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:52 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
“The level of hurt that’s happening in our home is something that I can’t comprehend.”
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:16 PM HST
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By Eddie Dowd
A spokesperson for Hyatt said the people seen by Lahaina residents are timeshare owners with pre-existing reservations.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:41 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
The school is agreeing to enter mediation in January.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:51 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police hope tips will lead to an arrest in the case.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:48 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
While the writers are back, actors are still on the picket line.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:40 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
HI-EMA had canceled the September test of the siren system due to a planned vigil for Maui fire victims.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:51 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A second driver suffered minor injuries.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 2:01 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
This is the third traffic death on Kauai this year.
MAUI WILDFIRES
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:55 PM HST
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By Chelsea Davis
Dozens of Lahaina residents continued to sift through their burned-out properties on Tuesday.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:42 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
After years of leaky ceilings at the state capital, repairs are finally underway on the 54-year-old building.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 12:29 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
This octopus is named for its two large fins that look like ears.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 12:20 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Cancer survivors, models, designers and Filipino artists Rachel Alejandro and Jake Zyrus joined forces to raise money for Maui victims.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:08 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Bissen said the phased reopening will provide a more deliberate process in helping displaced residents with their housing needs.