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Maui County experienced showers and gusty winds from a moving cold front, with expectations of cooler, drier weather to follow and another front anticipated next week.
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The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority and partners will hold 10 islandwide workshops starting Thursday to gather public input for a new management plan for Maunakea.
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An unexploded ordnance forced a closure of Farrington Highway near Kahi Mohala Wednesday, with authorities urging drivers to avoid the area while crews secure the scene.
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HDOT closed the Diamond Head and makai sides of Pier 16 and nearby waters after a Jan. 3 boat collision with the Nimitz Highway bridge; engineers are assessing damage.
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Waikiki’s Munch 'N Brunch is moving from the truck to a storefront at Eaton Square, opening next Thursday while the original truck keeps rolling. Owners will expand prep space and add sit-down service.
A Mililani man was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after a jury convicted him of killing his 74‑year‑old mother and her dog in 2020. Parole eligibility will be set by state officials.
Public defenders won a 20% raise last summer, but payroll delays have left many with short paychecks and thousands owed.
DPP records released with heavy redactions show an inspector stayed on the job after misconduct findings and was fired only after a May arrest.
The County of Kaua'i Finance Department received the cashVest 90+ Award in 2025 from analytics firm threeplusone for its outstanding public funds management throughout four quarters.
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Aloha Stadium teams up with DTS and Skyline for a community event featuring activities, exclusive merchandise, book donations for a prize, and entertainment.
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High school football stars visit Shriners Children's Hawaii during Polynesian Bowl week, giving patients an opportunity to meet and get autographs from future collegiate athletes.
Maui Police Department defended its officers' actions in a Wailuku shooting where Kristopher Austin was killed after an armed confrontation with the police.
Maui County Federal Credit Union has reopened its Lahaina branch in the building that survived the 2023 wildfires. The branch will offer standard services while the ATM remains offline.
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