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Honolulu firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire on Kumaipo Street in Waianae Wednesday; the home was empty and HFD is investigating the cause.
Sports in ...
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 23 and was named MVP as USC beat Arizona State 88-75 in Lahaina, finishing the Maui Invitational with 52 points. The win makes him the first player to be on two Maui championship teams.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Maui County announces temporary closures for maintenance and staff training, affecting county offices, aquatic centers, and the ʻĪao Theater parking lot.
The Hawaii Police are searching for a missing and endangered 35-year-old man named Aubrey Badon-Babas, last seen on Plumeria Street who may need medical assistance.
Community & Society in ...
Helping Hands Hawai‘i launched the Good Neighbor Fund in Honolulu with a $125,000 goal to help families pay rent, utilities and cover holiday needs amid rising demand.
Weather & Environment in ...
Honolulu forecast predicts dry, stable weather with weak winds and minimal rain until mid-week when a front may bring rain and humidity; no strong trade winds expected.
Three men were arrested on Oʻahu after an undercover "Keiki Shield 29" sting. Authorities say two face electronic enticement charges and one faces commercial sexual exploitation charges.
Retail & Industry in ...
MC&A opened a Wailuku warehouse and launched an online catalog, bringing chairs, linens, lighting and specialty décor closer to Maui planners and residents.
A Puna man was sentenced to 25 years for killing a man and assaulting a woman with a pipe shotgun and setting a car on fire.
Residents of Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae in Hawaiʻi are moving to a new farm village thanks to over $10M in donations, aiming for self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
Kimo Medeiros faces a $2 million bail after a grand jury indictment for a fatal collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway that killed two, involving DUI and manslaughter charges.
Parks & Nature in ...
A wayward opossum was discovered at a Maui car dealership and promptly removed by officials, who used an air rifle due to the invasive species' risks. It was sent for rabies testing after removal.
A Navy father stationed at Kauai, Jeffrey Diaz, lost his life while saving his son from a current at Waiapuaʻa Bay, a day before his 48th birthday. His partner remembers his love and dedication to his family.
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