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A suspect was arrested for an armed robbery in Palolo, where a 76-year-old man's home was invaded. The Honolulu Police quickly identified and captured the 43-year-old male suspect.
Community & Society in ...
Maui opens applications for Hoʻokumu Hou housing aid following 2023 wildfires, offering rebuild assistance and first-time homeowner opportunities through CDBG-DR funds.
Mayor Richard Bissen rescheduled the Holomua Kākou event in Lānaʻi for Sept. 15-16, 2025, after a tsunami warning, offering residents government access.
Sports in ...
A bustling indoor pickleball facility in a former Walmart has become the unexpected centerpiece of ambitious plans to revitalize downtown Honolulu through a new business improvement district.
Weather & Environment in ...
A brush fire forced the complete closure of Kunia Road Sunday evening, marking the third wildfire in the central Oahu corridor this year as Hawaii grapples with heightened fire risks.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's West Papua region prompted Hawaii officials to quickly assure residents no tsunami threat existed.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Honolulu's Bill 7 promised 90-day affordable housing permits but none of 50+ applications have met that deadline, averaging two years instead.
Politics & Govt in ...
Hawaii's state buildings are suffering from widespread water leaks, with the newest crisis at the State Hospital requiring $8.16 million in emergency repairs just four years after opening.
Hawaii's Big Island faces its worst drought in over a decade, with ranchers scrambling for emergency water access as officials warn the crisis is only halfway through the dry season.
Hawaiian Islands expect increased trade winds until Wednesday, followed by a decrease and more clouds and showers starting Thursday, with conditions returning to breezy from Saturday.
Hawaii's dangerous high surf advisory ends as 14-foot waves finally subside, following a dramatic weekend that saw an Atlantis tour boat run aground in Kewalo Basin.
Queen Street's 900 block continues as a hotspot for illegal gambling raids as Honolulu police battle underground gaming operations across the island.
Downtown Honolulu businesses are rallying behind a major expansion of their improvement district, seeking $1.9 million in funding to tackle post-pandemic challenges with enhanced cleaning, security, and revitalization efforts.
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