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Honolulu crews are starting crucial flood control repairs on Keolu Stream Channel, aiming to fix a collapsed wall and improve the area's resilience to extreme weather.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The West Coast Health Alliance criticized the ACIP's methods and recommendations concerning the MMRV and Hepatitis B vaccines, emphasizing the need for evidence-based decision-making.
Lāwaʻi will experience a water shutdown affecting Kaumualiʻi Highway residents between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. next Wednesday, with the Department of Water issuing precautions and providing updates online.
Politics & Govt in ...
Kaua'i has launched an Online Home Exemption Application to streamline the exemption process for homeowners, allowing for online submissions and reducing paperwork.
Sports in ...
The inaugural Kawamoto Classic Swimming Event for Hawai‘i Island youth, free and offering various aquatic sports lessons, is set for September 27, 2025.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Honolulu police are investigating a second shooting at Kuhio Park Terrace in a week, with no injuries reported but damage to vehicles and a school library. No suspects are in custody.
A violent clash between juveniles and a man in Honolulu led to an attempted murder investigation, with the man hospitalized and police probing the incident.
A man in Honolulu stabbed a woman after an argument, resulting in her death; he's been charged with second-degree murder. Police investigation continues.
Community & Society in ...
Officer Charles Caldwell-Kaai was named 2025 Police Officer of the Year by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee for his distinguished service and high-profile arrests.
Sergeant Amy Omaya of the Hawai‘i Police Department won the HSLEOA Officer of the Year award for her exceptional investigative work on two major homicide cases.
Weather & Environment in ...
Maui County is using its backup Hamakuapoko Wells to address Upcountry water scarcity, with safety measures and ongoing monitoring due to drought conditions.
A police K-9 named Archer died after being left in a patrol car for too long, leading to investigations and the reassignment of the responsible officer.
The Hawai‘i Police Department's fifth "Fill a Cruiser Food Drive" received over 4,600 pounds of food and $8,966 in donations, vastly surpassing previous years' contributions.
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