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Court documents reveal more in fatal Kalihi convenience store attack

The 23-year-old suspect of a fatal Kalihi stabbing at a convenience store was in court on Friday.

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Up and Away Mag

TSA Officer Helps Save 88-Year-Old Man After Nine-Car Pileup in Hawaii

The monotony of commuting to work vanished in a frightening instant for one Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer in Hawaii after he found himself in...

Honolulu, HI · 7h

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Longest-serving OHA trustee ousted in general election

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — General election results have reshuffled the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, unseating the board’s longest-serving member and electing a former Honolulu City Council member in crowded statewide race. In the at-large contest — where six candidates vied for three open seats — early...

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Events happening this weekend on Oahu: November 6 - November 8

HONOLULU (Island News) – Take a look at some of the exciting festivities happening on Oahu during the first weekend of November!. Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke - November 6-8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get ready to shop till you drop at Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke...

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Honolulu Civil Beat

‘Blue Tsunami’ Missed Hawaiʻi’s Capitol, But Dems Nabbed 3 Seats

No, it was not a “blue tsunami” that rolled over Hawaiʻi’s Legislature in Tuesday’s election. Yes, Democrats picked up three seats in the House, going from 41 to 44. But the state Senate remains unchanged with Democrats holding 22 out of 25 seats, and the House pickups cannot easily be attributed to the success Democrats enjoyed nationally on Tuesday.

Iroquois Point, HI · 2d

KHON2

Assagio’s Restaurant in Mililani caught fire Friday night

The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a building fire at Assagio's Restaurant in Mililani on November 6 with no injuries reported.

Mililani, HI · 9h

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Hawai‘i Island Police officer named one of state’s top cops

Hawai‘i Island Police Officer Rodney De Lima Jr. was named one of Hawai’i’s top cops at a recent awards ceremony in Honolulu. Since 1984, TOP COP Hawaiʻi has honored individuals from law enforcement and security agencies for exceptional service in the preceding year. De Lima was honored for his outstanding police work, leadership and dedication to his fellow officers and the community, a news release said.

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Launches New ’Ohana Value Pack to Bring Everyone to the Table This Holiday Season

November 06, 2026 // Franchising.com // HONOLULU — L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is introducing its new ‘Ohana Value Pack, a limited-time, family-style meal featuring a selection of L&L favorites to feed four to six people, available at participating locations through early January. Bringing together three of L&L’s signature proteins...

KHON2

New Nā Lehua marketplace debuts at Hawaiʻi Convention Center

The Nā Lehua Marketplace & Festival is scheduled to debut at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center from Nov. 6 to 8, featuring local vendors, artists, and live entertainment.

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Man arrested for murder after Waikiki assault victim dies

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police arrested a 44-year-old man Friday on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with an incident in Waikiki last month. On Oct. 1, police opened an assault investigation after a 67-year-old man was found injured on Saratoga Road and was taken to the hospital. On Oct....

KHON2

Opportunity zones 2.0 to target 25 areas across Hawaiʻi

Governor Josh Green announced that 25 areas across Hawaiʻi have been selected for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program to attract private investment into housing, clean energy, and economic development.

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Honolulu City Council selects new leadership amid Zippy's meeting investigation

The Honolulu City Council has selected its next leadership team amid questions about an alleged private meeting involving five councilmembers. Tyler Dos Santos-Tam was approved as chair, Esther Kiaʻāina as vice-chair and Scott Nishimoto as floor leader, while a state investigation into possible Sunshine Law violations remains open.

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‘I lost my best friend’: Beloved store clerk identified as Kalihi stabbing victim

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Loved ones have identified a woman who was stabbed to death Wednesday in Kalihi while she tried to stop a man from stealing beer. A family member on GoFundMe named the victim as Celeste Gusman, remembering her as a devoted worker with a “heart of gold.”

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Wendy’s Hawaii Launches Hawaii-Exclusive Loco Moco

Wendy’s Hawaiʻi Director of Operations Rudy Mena and District Manager Christine Alcazar joined KHON2’s Wake Up 2Day to share the inspiration behind the new menu items and how the community helped bring this island-exclusive dish to life.

Maui, HI · 1d

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City says feral chicken traps being tampered with

Honolulu officials say people are interfering with efforts to control the feral chicken population by tampering with traps, releasing captured chickens and continuing to feed the birds.

KHON2

State looking for bids for Hawaiʻi law enforcement job study

The Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board is seeking contractors to study law enforcement job demands to help establish new statewide training and certification standards before a July 1, 2028, deadline.

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Parked SUV crushed by fallen utility pole, stirring concerns over safety

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Just before dawn Friday, two utility poles crashed down along Pumehana Street in the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili area. A Honda SUV parked streetside was crushed by the force of the impact, though no injuries were reported. “When the outage first occurred early this morning, it affected...

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Honolulu Civil Beat

The Ala Wai And The Value Of An Idea That Didn't Get Built

In his recent Civil Beat commentary, Amarjit Singh argues that the Ala Wai Canal needs more than floodwalls. Flood protection, water quality, sediment, aging canal walls and the canal’s single ocean outlet he writes, belong together as one integrated watershed challenge. He also calls the Army Corps of Engineers...

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Special events, closures, offers announced ahead of Veterans Day

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Several events, special offers, and closures are scheduled to take place on that day. Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony: The Battleship Missouri Memorial will host its annual Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony at 4:30 p.m., honoring the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This year’s theme, “America at 250 – Honoring Generations of Service,” recognizes generations of veterans whose courage and dedication have helped shape the nation.