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First Alert Forecast: Spotty heavy rain with a few thunderstorms expected to persist today
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A moist unstable airmass will remain in place today, with sea breezes allowing for the development ...
Happy birthday! Hawaii great-great-grandmother turns 100
Helen Uyehara of Kalihi graduated from Farrington High School in 1943, attended Tenrikyo Church in Nuuanu, and loves ...
Judge denies motion to dismiss case against adoptive parents of murdered 6-year-old
A Circuit Court judge denied Lehua Kalua’s two motions to dismiss the indictment, which claimed defects in the charging ...
Part of Children’s Day display stolen in Hilo
On Monday, the Friends of Liliuokalani Gardens found the entryway bamboo pole broken and the 18-foot black koinobori removed.
Hawaii schools serve banana bread using local recipe, ulu flour
The department is determining how local ulu flour can be incorporated as a regular ingredient for future school meals.
Babysitter who gave fatal dose of allergy medicine to toddler will not get a new trial
Dixie Denise Villa asked for a new trial claiming evidence was withheld and that the child’s mother lied on the stand.
Push to make surfing an official high school sport in Hawaii gains traction
Lawmakers will vote on a bill later this week that provides funding for Hawaii public schools to establish surfing as a sanctioned sport.
Merrie Monarch may be over, but the positive economic ripples continue
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With the Merrie Monarch Festival still on the minds of many, small local businesses are also basking in an economic boost. But the question now is: How can it be sustained ...
NFL rookie Tetairoa McMillan celebrates in Hawaii before joining Carolina Panthers
After a hectic few months, the Arizona receiver is soaking up as much time at home, especially at the beach, before heading to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Construction begins on Oahu’s first Sonic Drive-In
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Construction is underway on the first Sonic Drive-In on Oahu. A groundbreaking was held Friday at the corner of Fort Barrette Road and Kapolei Parkway. The fast food ...
West Maui begs CWRM to manage water better
Most testifiers said West Maui does not need a new well. They said CWRM needs to do a better job at managing the water that is currently available. Right now, the county controls 23% of the water, ...
What’s Cooking: Celebrating May Day and moms at Kahala Resort
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Kahala Resort is gearing up for several events to celebrate mom and May Day. Food & Beverage Director Christina Maffei and Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami joined ...