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A multi-vehicle crash in Pearl City sent two women to the hospital with serious injuries, with a third woman declining hospital transport. Causes remain unknown.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Leonard Jr's Hot Malasadas & Expresso in Waikele was reopened after quickly addressing health violations and passing a follow-up inspection by the Hawai‘i DOH.
Hawaii Island police report 23 DUI arrests from Oct. 20-26, with none underage and a year-to-date decrease of 5.90% from 2024. Major crashes increased slightly, while fatal crashes dropped by 21.74%.
Community & Society in ...
Hawai‘i Police stress safety for Halloween, urging trick-or-treaters to be careful, use visibility aids, and drivers to stay sober and alert for increased pedestrian activity.
Weather & Environment in ...
Stable Halloween weather in Honolulu may give way to wet conditions over the weekend with a frontal boundary and upper-level low forecasted to bring increased precipitation to Hawaii.
A devastating house fire in Ewa Beach resulted in one fatality, seven injuries, and the deployment of firefighters and paramedics; the cause is under investigation.
HFD crews extinguished a building fire along Lunalilo Street in Makiki early Wednesday; investigators have not yet confirmed injuries or a cause.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A multi‑vehicle collision in the H‑1 Zipper Lane near Honolulu Airport snarled the morning commute. DOT says responders were on scene and tow trucks were awaited.
Politics & Govt in ...
Hawaii's AG Anne Lopez joins a coalition suing the USDA over the suspension of SNAP benefits, highlighting the program's importance for food security amid a federal government shutdown.
Kaua‘i Police seek help in identifying human remains found at ‘Aliomanu Beach, with a DNA profile of a male and items like long underwear and green pants found; no matches yet and public safety not at risk.
Sports in ...
UH will retire Anthony "AC" Carter’s No. 23 during halftime on Feb. 21, 2026, honoring his UH legacy and 13‑year NBA career. The number will join the rafters above Manoa.
A new 5.2‑mile segment of Honolulu's Skyline now includes an airport stop and four stations, with bus reroutes and free rides to introduce the service.
Two 18-year-old fishermen pulled from waters off Kaʻena Point on Saturday have died, and the city Medical Examiner has identified the victims, officials say.
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