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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Federal prosecutors won $10.7M restitution after a Guam bingo scheme diverted funds meant to send children to Shriners Hospitals in Honolulu.
Timberly Paiva, 25, was arrested after an alleged Sunday domestic incident in Hilo. She faces multiple felony counts and bail was set at $96,000.
A 55-year-old Haiku woman injured in a May 10 head-on crash on Honoapiilani Highway died on May 17 after being flown to Oahu, police said. Investigators are probing whether speed or substances were a factor.
Weather & Environment in ...
A flood advisory covers Kauai after heavy showers soaked the north shore, with the heaviest rain near Wainiha and the advisory set to expire in the mid‑afternoon.
Honolulu lifeguards pulled an unresponsive scuba diver off Kewalo Basin Sunday; crews performed CPR and the woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Parks & Nature in ...
A rare storm filled crater pools on parched Kahoʻolawe, reawakening ancient triops and prompting a surprise sighting of the endangered Hawaiian coot.
Sports in ...
Moanalua beat Punahou in five sets to win its first state boys volleyball title and become the first public‑school D‑I champion since 1979.
Prosecutor Steve Alm will say Friday whether officers will be charged in the October shooting outside Queen’s Medical Center.
Community & Society in ...
A Jan. 25 point‑in‑time canvass tallied 1,863 people across the neighbor islands; Maui’s unsheltered population jumped 40% while veterans and mental‑health needs rose.
Shidler seniors are facing a tighter spring job market, with fewer early full‑time offers and many students pivoting to internships, grad school or credentialing. Advisers urge hustle and flexibility.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Lawmakers advanced SB2694 to let the PUC approve limited annual rate bumps for Young Brothers — supporters call it stability, critics say it shifts costs to residents.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Joey’s Kitchen team has opened Dang Dang Noodles at Nāpili Plaza, serving house-made Asian-fusion noodle bowls Wednesday–Sunday evenings.
Politics & Govt in ...
Hawaii completed a $1.94 billion bond sale and won rating upgrades that should lower borrowing costs for schools and highway projects.
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