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Former Honolulu prosecutor Katherine Kealoha set for halfway house release after high-profile corruption conviction

Former Honolulu prosecutor Katherine Kealoha is scheduled to be released to a halfway house on Nov. 20, 2026, according to confirmation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Kealoha was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for her role in a public corruption conspiracy involving her husband, former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha.

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‘Overwhelmed with joy’: USS Michael Murphy returns to Pearl Harbor after 11-month deployment

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Crowds of loved ones gathered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Thursday morning as the USS Michael Murphy returned from an 11-month deployment in the Middle East. U.S. service members were greeted with cheers and tears as they eagerly hugged their families after almost a year apart.

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Hawaii volleyball Senior Series will be an emotional one for Hakas with family in attendance

The University of Hawaiʻi women’s volleyball team will look to secure the outright Mountain West regular-season championship this week as the Rainbow Wahine close out their home schedule with a two-match series against Air Force. Having already clinched a berth in the Mountain West tournament and at least a share of the regular-season title, Hawaiʻi […]

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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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Honolulu Burger Fans Swear By The Thick Patties At Teddy’s Bigger Burgers

Some burgers are built for a quick bite. Others need two hands, a stack of napkins, and a plan. In Honolulu, a short walk from the sand, one spot has spent years earning a loyal crowd by making patties thick enough to start friendly arguments about who serves the best burger on the island. Locals stop by after work, families grab bags to go, and travelers from as far away as Australia leave saying they have nothing like it back home.

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Mayor’s Craft & Country Fair marks 50 years supporting kūpuna: What2Know

A beloved kupuna fundraising event will return to the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Saturday, Nov. 21, for its 50th year!

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Kapolei's 55-Foot Holiday Tree Arrives From Mililani Ahead of Nov. 28 Lighting

A towering Cook pine pulled from the perimeter of the Mililani Park and Ride has been taken to Kapolei Hale, where it is scheduled to be planted Thursday before becoming the glowing centerpiece of this year's Kapolei City Lights celebration. Honolulu city crews harvested the tree on Tuesday, setting the stage for an opening ceremony later this month that will include a parade, a block party and a tree lighting led by Mayor Rick Blangiardi.

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FijiFest Hawaii to honor island music icon Fiji at Aloha Stadium parking lot Nov. 21

HONOLULU (Island News) – Celebrating island music icon George “Fiji” Veikoso, the much-anticipated FijiFest Hawaii is scheduled to take place in the Aloha Stadium parking lot on Saturday, November 21, 2026. The inaugural festival will run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., with doors opening at 3...

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Thursday Evening Forecast - Moderate trade winds will increase again late this weekend

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Surf slowly fades as winds ease somewhat for Aloha Friday. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a few passing trade wind showers. Temperatures are forecast to be in the middle 70 degrees. Aloha Friday: Moderate east-northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph is on tomorrow's forecast...

Honolulu, HI · 15h

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Support an Oahu Army veteran rocked by debilitating diagnosis

The Laulima Adopt-A-Family program is seeking donations and supplies to support an Oahu veteran and his wife following his diagnosis of HPV-positive squamous cell carcinoma.

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Episode 65: 72-Hour Dough in Hawaii: What Makes Paulistana Pizza Different?

Andre Alves de Moraes spent more than a decade planning how to bring the Paulistana pizza of his native São Paulo to Honolulu. The result is San Paolo Pizzeria, where long-fermented dough carries generous toppings, Brazilian calabresa meets creamy Catupiry and an all-you-can-eat service introduces diners to roughly 30 different flavors.

Honolulu, HI · 4d

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Lawmakers demand answers over $13.7 million flagged in Kauhale audit

Hawaii state lawmakers demanded accountability following an audit that identified more than $13.7 million in unauthorized or questionable payments within the state's homelessness initiative.

Honolulu, HI · 15h

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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 · 13h

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Dog recovering from leg injury is ready to explore home with you

Meet Sissy! Sissy is a 2-year-old, 53-pound American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was recently brought into Hawaiian Humane Society's care at the end of July after she was found wandering around a Kalihi neighborhood.

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Bottles4College is turning recycling into a way to give back!

The Bottles4College Giving Month Recycling Drive, founded by Genshu Price, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Windward Mall in Kaneohe to collect recyclables for college scholarships.

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The push for a fare-free bus system gains local support

A free bus fare system could be more accessible than some think, according to the newest report from the Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice. The team's "Funding Free Transit" report predicts it would cost roughly $62 million annually to keep operations running as they are now. It states that on Oʻahu, about 15% of TheBus system's operating costs are supported by fares — the remaining 85% is funded through public revenue.

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A Pearl Harbor Airman Identified Through His Twin Sister's Family DNA Will Be Buried Beside His Brother on Nov. 13, 85 Years Later

Cpl. Lester Libolt, killed at Hickam Field in 1941, was identified through DNA from his twin sister's family and will be buried beside his brother Nov. 13.

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Free emergency meal pack distribution this Saturday to Oʻahu residents, families

Oʻahu residents can pick up free emergency meal packs at Hawaiʻi Foodbank on Saturday, Nov. 14.

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