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Police responded to a shooting in Kalihi, Honolulu, leaving a 24-year-old man wounded. No arrests yet as the masked suspect remains at large. Authorities urge witnesses to contact CrimeStoppers.
Weather & Environment in ...
Honolulu braces for incoming cold fronts, with stable conditions giving way to showers and a drop in temperature. A Small Craft Advisory and High Surf Warning are issued for mariners and beachgoers.
Politics & Govt in ...
Dominic Yagong, a former Hawai‘i County council chair and the longtime public‑address voice at Honokaa High, died last week at 66 after a second stroke.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Wailua Homesteads residents will face a water service disruption due to mainline repairs on January 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., affecting several streets.
Hawaii expects a weather shift with dry conditions, a cold front on Sunday, and rain on Monday; advisories for high surf and marine activity are in effect.
Community & Society in ...
Unionized caregivers at Hale Nani staged a picket in Makiki, accusing management of slashing hours and leaving residents with reduced daily care.
An armed man on Maui was shot by police after he opened fire and ignored their commands, with no officers injured. The suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Food & Drinks in ...
Locally owned Lotus Cafe opened a new Kailua Town location on Hekili Street, bringing its Kaimuki-style coffee and scratch-made menu to Windward Oahu.
Maui PD's Mobile Medical Education Unit offers services at Kalama Park to assist the houseless, including mental health, wound care, and aid with insurance and SNAP.
Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig faces charges of attempted murder of his wife, with a motion to dismiss the case based on prosecutorial misconduct and insufficient evidence.
Hawai'i Department of Transportation is addressing Līhu‘e Airport's parking issues by upgrading an employee overflow lot to add 117 new stalls, which will free up space for the public.
Retail & Industry in ...
The statewide unemployment rate fell to 2.2% in November while Maui’s not-seasonally-adjusted rate was 2.6%, with mixed job gains across construction, government and hospitality.
The Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi's 15th annual Music and Book Sale in mid-January offers various items to benefit public libraries, with opportunities for volunteering.
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