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Hawaii Democrats rally on westside as Election Day approaches

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Democratic leaders gathered Wednesday to rally supporters and encourage voter participation ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The rally at Kapolei High School brought together party leaders and supporters to discuss issues important to voters and encourage them to return their ballots on time. “We’re 12...

Kapolei, HI · 16d

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Oahu residents offer free haunted houses right in their neighborhoods

Trick-or-treaters passing through Tim Armstrong's neighborhood should be ready to get scared, for free.

Honolulu County, HI · 16d

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Prison director wants mentally ill suspects diverted from jail

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Prison officials and lawmakers say millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent incarcerating people who need mental health care instead. They point to one example they say shows change is possible while keeping people safe. One reason the state has not replaced the Oahu Community Correctional Center...

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Howard's Business Report: Two marines sue DOD

The Defense Department is being sued - over a massive computer breach that endanger service personnel and their families. Howard Dicus reports.

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Hawaiʻi voter turnout starts slowly with 9 days until General Election

With nine days to go before the Nov. 3 election, only 15% of Hawaiʻi voters have returned ballots. Experts cite long ballots and low competition.

Honolulu, HI · 13d

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Changes coming to some DMV services

Next time you go to renew or apply for a driver’s license it might look different, for the better, officials said.

Hawaii · 16d

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Air Force Reverses Course, Keeps 138-Acre Waimanalo Training Site After All

The U.S. Air Force says it now plans to hold onto a 138-acre training site at Bellows Air Force Station that it had previously intended to give up, reversing a position it held since at least 2021. The parcel sits in the southeastern part of Bellows, wedged between a Waimanalo residential neighborhood and Waimanalo Bay, land that had been expected to eventually make its way back to the state.

Waimanalo, HI · 16d

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OHA Trustees Punt On Confirming New CEO

Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs declined to move forward on Todd Apo’s nomination as the agency’s next CEO after hearing more than two hours of testimony from the public on Thursday, most of it in opposition to Apo. Many of those who have testified during the...

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Reimagined exhibits at Hawaiʻi Children Discovery Center

Two interactive exhibits are refreshed and refurbished inspired by Hawaiʻi’s natural and working environment.

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Rail construction set to begin along Halekauwila Street in Kakaʻako

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, or HART, will start work at Richards Street to Punchbowl Street next Monday, Oct. 26.

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Emergency response exercise planned at Honolulu airport Friday

Honolulu's airport will hold a full-scale emergency response exercise Friday morning, with more than a dozen agencies practicing how to respond to a simulated aircraft disaster. Normal flight operations will continue.

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Upgrades at DMVs aim to streamline license renewal process

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - If you’re an Oahu driver facing a license renewal, there’ll be some changes on your next trip to the DMV. The city has streamlined the drivers license renewal process to where drivers can now submit their applications and get photos taken at the same counter.

Honolulu County, HI · 16d

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Kakaako residents, businesses brace for next phase of rail construction

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The next stop for rail construction is a community of high-rises and small businesses that is about to get a lengthy dose of noise and road closures over the next several years. A less than three-quarter mile stretch of Halekauwila Street from Richards Street to Cooke Street...

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Ala Moana Center celebrates Halloween with Ala-Ween Spooktacular

Ala Moana Center will host its annual Ala-Ween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 31, featuring trick-or-treating at over 100 locations and various family-friendly activities.

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Mayor Wright Homes redevelopment underway, transforming public housing to mixed-income housing complex

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State officials and community leaders broke ground on Thursday on the first phase of Hawaii’s largest public housing redevelopment project. Organizers say the 15-acre Mayor Wright Homes redevelopment project is historic, building seven times more homes in the Kalihi-Palama neighborhood near downtown Honolulu, not just for very low-income residents.

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Federal disaster funding available for private nonprofits after Hurricane Lala

Private Nonprofits, including houses of worship, may qualify for federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Lala. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program is available for organizations in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi County and Maui County to help recover from damage caused by the Category I storm that occurred Aug. 14–16.

Maui County, HI · 16d

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Forget Everest; Hawaiʻi’s giants may be the world’s tallest mountains

Hawaii's Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes exceed the height of Mount Everest when measured from their underwater bases to their summits.

Honolulu, HI · 17d

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Las Vegas leaders offer expertise as Hawaii weighs gambling legalization

Las Vegas leaders met with Hawaii officials at a business exchange summit to discuss the potential economic benefits and regulatory protections necessary regarding the legalization of gambling in the state.

Hawaii · 17d

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Hawaiʻi Works to Rebuild Film Industry

A local organization is training Hawaiʻi filmmakers through hands-on experience as the state expands tax incentives to attract major productions and create more jobs for local talent.

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