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Oahu homeowners are facing shocking property tax assessment increases, with some properties jumping nearly 50% in value and one case seeing an 85% spike from $1.3 million to $2.4 million.
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Hawaii confirms its 11th travel-related dengue case of 2025, with 10 cases on Oahu and one on Maui as health officials intensify mosquito control efforts.
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A California woman hiking in Kōke‘e was rescued by firefighters after sustaining an ankle injury and being unable to walk. The rescue concluded around 3:55 p.m.
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The DLNR reports a rise in Hawaiian green sea turtle nesting and urges the public to respect their space and avoid beach lighting that disrupts their path to the sea.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Kōloa residents face road closures due to repaving from August 6-22, with weekday single-lane contraflow traffic from 8 am to 4:30 pm on Aka Road, Kiani Street, and more.
HDOT announced nighttime closures for H-2 Freeway repairs in Oʻahu, starting Aug. 5, affecting Wahiawā-bound lanes from Mililani Town to Waikalani Drive.
Hawaii Governor Green signed 313 new laws, including climate impact fees and wildfire readiness measures, to improve community well-being and enhance safety regulations.
The HDOT extends the full closure of westbound H-201 Moanalua Freeway through August due to weather delays, affecting nighttime traffic with detours in place.
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Despite a 1.8% decrease in arrivals, Hawaii saw a 5.7% rise in tourist spending per day, contributing to a 2.8% increase in total expenditures in June 2025.
A man in a wheelchair died after being hit by a vehicle in Māʻili, Oʻahu. The incident occurred outside a crosswalk and marks the island's 46th traffic fatality of the year.
Hawaiian residents struggled with severe traffic jams during a tsunami evacuation, prompting city officials to reconsider their advisement protocol for such emergencies.
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Preschoolers at 'Alani Strode Montessori exhibit art exploring the Hawaiian water cycle at a museum until August 4, 2025, showcasing their understanding of the environment.
The Maui Police Department warns of a scam involving fake texts about account charges prompting victims to convert funds into cryptocurrency, a red flag for fraud.
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