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YouMe Mart closing months after opening in Honolulu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Korean grocery store on Keeaumoku is closing its doors just months after opening, leaving some customers surprised and raising questions about the challenges facing Hawaii businesses. YouMe Mart, located across from Walmart on Keeaumoku Street, has posted 30% to 50% off and final sale signs throughout...

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Testifiers call for elections chief’s ouster as commission meets after court order

Hawaiʻi’s Elections Commission is back after months of gridlock, with renewed calls to remove the state’s top elections official.

Honolulu, HI · 12h

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Hawaiʻi’s top-rated nursing homes revealed by U.S. News & World Report

According to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, 24 out of 42 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Hawaiʻi were rated as high performing in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or both.

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy, blustery, windy and eventually... wet

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Breezy is here to stay. It looks like it may be Tuesday before we have what you could call “normal” trade wind speeds. Showers will be typical for trade winds, mainly windward and mauka mainly nighttime and mornings. The High Surf Advisory for north and...

Honolulu, HI · 9h

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Rising costs, delays hobble Honolulu's affordable housing plan

A city program meant to create 500 affordable rental units per year in Honolulu has produced just 224 units total since launching in 2019, with rising construction costs, high interest rates, and permitting delays cited as key barriers to progress.

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Artificial reef project has support, but some question its proposed location

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Several yards off the beach at Fort DeRussy, there’s a surf spot known as “Threes.” There are plans to put an artificial reef there, and that has raised concerns from some ocean goers. The REEFrame project wants to put 150 modules — each six-by-six...

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Fire breaks out at Sand Island bio-solids plant on Oahu

A three-alarm fire broke out at a bio-solids processing facility on Sand Island yesterday morning, with heavy black smoke visible from the wastewater treatment plant — no one was hurt and the cause remains under investigation.

Honolulu, HI · 22h

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PHOTOS: Hawaiian Humane Society pets adoptable for $11 this week

Starting Wednesday, all pets at the Hawaiian Humane Society can be adopted for just $11! The adoption special is open to everyone and will run through Sunday in honor of Veterans Day.

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Kalihi man sentenced to more than nine years in prison for gunpoint game room robbery

US Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Chris Pham, 22, of Kalihi, Oʻahu, was sentenced on Nov. 9, 2026, by Senior US District Judge Helen Gillmor to 111 months in federal prison for Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during the commission of the robbery, followed by five years of supervised release.

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Kahala Nui residents honor Veterans Day

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Retirement community Kāhala Nui residents gathered to honor the men and women who have served in the United States military at a special Veterans Day celebration. The event featured resident guest speaker Colonel Kevin Jordan (Ret.), who shared reflections and experiences from his three years of...

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This Hawaii Bookstore Has Books Stacked Almost To The Ceiling

Books sit on shelves, in boxes, and on the floor at this Hawaii shop. New and used titles share the same space. Kids’ books are in the mix too. I like a bookstore that feels a little like a treasure hunt. I believe the best ones let you wander without a plan.

Kailua, HI · 1d

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Following lockdown and threat incidents, School Resource Officers speak out to students

School resource officers and the Attorney General's office are educating Oahu students about the legal consequences and evolving dangers of social media, such as cyberbullying and AI-generated content.

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Worldwide Microsoft outage cuts access to Outlook

A worldwide Microsoft Outlook outage disrupted businesses and personal users globally, and Microsoft is working to resolve the issue.

Honolulu, HI · 20h

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HPD's top cop holding open community talk in Pearl City

Honolulu Police Chief Lazar will be available Thursday evening to hear directly from residents about public safety concerns and department priorities at Pearl City High School from 6–8 p.m. — RSVP is required to attend.

Pearl City, HI · 1d

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Police search for suspect after stolen car found torched in Pearl City

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are investigating a possible case of arson after a car was found on fire in the Pearl City area early Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at about 1:20 a.m. Honolulu firefighters put the flames out, and investigators later determined the car had been reported...

Pearl City, HI · 16h

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Kimchi Festival Hawai’i is back!

The 4th Annual Kimchi Festival Hawai'i is scheduled to take place at Makiki District Park on Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring free Korean food, culture, and entertainment.

Honolulu, HI · 23h

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Special meeting scheduled to discuss proposed Amazon fulfillment center in Kapolei

A special Kapolei-Makakilo neighborhood board meeting is scheduled for Friday night to discuss Amazon's proposed $600 million, three-million-square-foot fulfillment center and its request for a building variance.

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Tropical Storm Pena Strengthens a Little

Tropical Storm Pena strengthened a little on Tuesday as it moved over the Central North Pacific Ocean far to the southwest of Hawaii. At 10:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday the center of Tropical Storm Pena was located at latitude 10.5°N and longitude 166.0°W which put the center about 920 miles (1480 km) southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii. Pena was moving toward the west at 8 m.p.h. (15 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1002 mb.

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