Hawaii News Now. “Philippine president Bongbong Marcos’ return to Honolulu draws mixed reaction.”
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Accessed on 20 November 2023, 1324 UTC.
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More than 30 years after he and his family lived in exile here, Marcos returned to Honolulu for a two-day visit and was met with the fanfare of a concert and election rally with about 1,000 Filipino community leaders. But not everyone welcomed him with open arms.
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In remembrance of those killed nationwide the transgender community and allies will come together tomorrow with a special vigil for Transgender Remembrance Day.
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The Israel-Hamas war continues to spark outrage and protests across the country, with thousands demonstrating with signs and flags, including in Hawaii.
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A long time favorite craft and Food Expo is returning to the Kamaaina community to help small businesses thrive after the pandemic and just in time for Black Friday!
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The recent Maui wildfires have left a lasting impact on the local business community, with some establishments facing complete loss and others navigating significant financial challenges.
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Waves of 25 feet or higher will be possible for some north shores.
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The Wiki Wiki One Day Collectible & Hawaiiana Show is happening today from 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. just in time for the holidays!
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Police sources say the man thought he was meeting a woman he met online when he was attacked at Kapolei Skate Park.
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Small Business Saturday is less than a week away!
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Marcos Jr. flew to Honolulu on Saturday evening for a two-day visit.
Current Radar
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Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes.
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Nearly 2,000 DUI arrests have been made this year on Oahu.
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Future closures to complete the installation will be scheduled.
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HPD and the Hawaiian Humane Society are investigating.
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Molokai is not known for its long wait times on the road, but it is known for having way too many deer.
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The machines are now up and running!
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Hawaii’s unemployment rate in October dropped from the previous year and remains lower than the national average.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed a bill Friday to reduce the amount of waste in the city’s landfill.
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Maui Police Department held a graduation ceremony for its 94th recruit class
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That equates to about 103.5 million gallons of fuel.
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Loved ones of a Kauai woman struck in a hit-and-run last month are seeking answers. They say the beloved grandmother of 16 died more than four weeks after the crash.
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North Shore residents propose hub for first responders in place of a long-planned retail development
The move comes as the city council approved a development permit extension for the retail project.
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Cecilia Yang, manager of 1-2buy brings Asian goodies from her store to share on HNN’s Sunrise Weekends
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The Native Hawaiian Convention on Maui ended today with a call to action to rebuild Lahaina in the right way.
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Honolulu police have released the mug shot of the man accused of stabbing and burning another man in Manoa early Thursday.
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Right now in Hawaii, the only way to buy marijuana legally is from a medical cannabis dispensary.
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The 46-year-old Caspino appeared in federal court Friday morning.
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The good news: The price difference won’t cause sticker shock.
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All three women are graduates of Kamehameha Schools.
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The movie was shot on Oahu.
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A letter was sent home to families.
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“They need those memories, not the bad memories. They need the good memories.”
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Yamaguchi has worked in the culinary and restaurant industry for more than 45 years and managed more than 40 restaurants across the world.
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Some students say fears — especially with weather alerts — remain and having a proactive plan would help.
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The parking garage has been flooded since the August wildfire.
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Restrictions will be lifted for 6B and 7A this weekend.
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The victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
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Some residents say they’ve seen their monthly rent jump more than $1,000 in the past two years.
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It was another action-packed day at the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s annual Native Hawaiian Convention on Maui on Thursday.
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According to the state’s Department of Transportation, one-third of drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2022 had either drugs or alcohol in their system.
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During the Korean War in the 1950s, when North Korean forces invaded South Korea, an estimated one million refugees from across the peninsula fled south to Busan.
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If there’s a heavy rain, it might disappear.
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The good news is it’s really easy to figure out if you’re due some unclaimed cash.
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The entire rehabilitation is expected to be completed in about a year.
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Lawmakers and providers say government bureaucracy is standing in the way of saving lives.
Currently, a single lane through Wilson Tunnel is being opened on weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to aid in the morning commute.
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Johnson gave the update on NBC’s Tonight Show earlier this week.
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A group of Hawaii lawmakers tasked with identifying causes of wildfires and prevention methods wants to hear from you.
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The city is one of 25 from around the country to be selected for the grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
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The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him.