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Hawaii Congressional Gold Medal recipient, his son laid to rest

Military leaders and Hawaii's Chinese community honored Congressional Gold Medalist Arthur Shak following his recent passing.

Kaneohe, HI · 5d

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Leadership changes coming to Honolulu City Council

Honolulu Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam is vying to be Honolulu City Council's next chair — setting up for more major changes at the council. Current Chair Tommy Waters was recently disqualified from a potential third term, meaning the council will lose a member and its presiding officer. Dos Santos-Tam...

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OHA delays CEO selection to after the general election

Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs have delayed their decision again on picking OHA's next chief executive officer. In a last-minute call, OHA Board of Trustees Chair Kai Kahele canceled a meeting on the CEO selection and held a press conference Monday afternoon announcing that the decision will be made after the general election.

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Honolulu Ocean Safety Department opens first-of-its-kind facility

Honolulu Ocean Safety had a historic day on Wednesday as the city blessed the Kailua Operations Annex, or KOA, at Kailua Beach park.

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City seeks public input on plans to improve safety along major roadways

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) held its second public workshop Wednesday at Central Union Church, focusing on Beretania, Young and King streets. “We’re sharing some of the crash findings that we found looking at the crash reports over a, you know,...

Honolulu, HI · 2d

Honolulu Civil Beat

Democrats Gain In Hawaiʻi Legislature As GOP’s Bad Night Worsens

What was a bad night for Republicans nationwide Tuesday night was also looking grim for the GOP in Hawaiʻi, including in numerous legislative races. Democrats will not only continue dominance of the Legislature, if results released Tuesday just after 9 p.m. hold, but may pick up a few seats.

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Hawaiʻi leadership transitions from now to January

Following the November 3 election, Hawaiʻi's newly elected officials will assume office at various times between now and early 2027 depending on their specific roles and counties.

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HIDOE brings “YES Project” to Oʻahu

The Hawaii Department of Education launched the Youth Educational Support (YES) Project, a mobile outreach program featuring a van to provide essential supplies and resources to students in unstable housing on Oʻahu.

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The Morning Beat: Election results impact on residents

We gave you the election numbers. But you want more about how the results will affect you and what may have led to the outcome. Chad Blair joins us from Civil Beat.

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Pending Samoa ruling could shape Marianas seabed mining sale

A federal judge in Honolulu has not said when she will decide whether federal regulators violated the Endangered Species Act by signing off on a seabed mining lease sale off American Samoa, and a ruling may not come before the Nov. 19 auction. Judge Jill Otake took the case under...

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Honolulu Civil Beat

100 Roosters Are Driving These Oʻahu Neighbors Nuts

Every day at 4 a.m., Joel Miranda wakes up to the cacophonous crowing of his next-door neighbor’s roosters. “Like clockwork,” he said. “I only get four hours of sleep, and it’s causing me health issues.”. The bedroom of his Kahaluʻu home faces his next-door neighbor’s property,...

Honolulu, HI · 5d

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Former Gov. John Waihee on Hawaii voter turnout and future of local politics

Former Gov. John Waiheʻe joined Hawaii News Now live from Aloha Tower to break down election night takeaways and local issues facing the islands.

Hawaii · 6d

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'Right where we want to be': Sheila Medeiros on tight West Oʻahu race

Trailing by about 200 votes after the first printout, District 43 candidate Sheila Medeiros remains optimistic about a comeback.

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Waikīkī Affordable Housing Site at 436 Ena Rd. Begins Demolition, Cleared by Late Winter

Demolition has begun at 436 Ena Rd. in Waikīkī to clear the site for permanently affordable housing; site to be cleared by late Feb.

Honolulu, HI · 5d

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Spotlight Now: Honolulu mayor on permanent rail tax extension, interim landfill plan

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he wants to see the general excise tax surcharge for rail made permanent as city leaders prepare to ask state lawmakers for continued transit funding. Speaking Tuesday on “Spotlight Now,” Blangiardi said discussions with the state Legislature during the upcoming session will...

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Kahuku Shoreline Lot Seeks SMA Permit for 7 New Homes on R-5 Land

Developer seeks SMA permit to build seven single-family homes on Kahuku R-5 lot at 56-155 Kamehameha Hwy; public testimony due Nov. 20.

Kahuku, HI · 4d

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Voters at Kapolei Hale turn out seeking change and greater affordability in midterms

Voters at Kapolei Hale are making their voices heard on Election Day for the midterms, with some saying affordability and housing are among their biggest concerns. Meanwhile, staff at the voting center said expanded capacity has helped keep lines moving.

Kapolei, HI · 4d

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