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Hawaii teen invents coconut-based filter to capture ocean pollutants

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An award-winning scientist from Hawaii is being praised for her invention that will help clean up pollution in our oceans, and she’s only 18. Hawaii’s Vera Wang is in her first year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she’s weighing her options between microbiology research and biological engineering.

Hawaii · 1d

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Historians preserve memories of Hawaiʻi's oldest bar

As Veteran's Day approaches, we pour one out for Smith's Union Bar, which officially closed its doors after its final last call. The bar was the oldest in Hawaiʻi, and this year will mark the first Veterans Day without the historic bar. Dec. 7th, 2026, will be the 85th...

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Hawaii’s Class of 2027 celebrates at National Signing Day event in Waikiki

Dozens of Hawaiʻi high school student-athletes took the next step in their athletic and academic careers Wednesday morning, celebrating their commitments to compete at the collegiate level during the annual Hawaiʻi State National Letter of Intent Signing Day. The Class of 2027 signing ceremony was held at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort, bringing together student-athletes, […]

Hawaii · 18h

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Goat stuck on Pupukea cliff for weeks now back on steady ground

PUPUKEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A goat that got stuck on a mountainside ledge in Pupukea finally has its hooves back on steady ground. Nearby residents say the animal had been stranded on a cliff near the Ehukai Pillbox Trail for two weeks, raising concerns about its safety. On Tuesday, a group...

Honolulu, HI · 12h

Animal of Things

Exotic Animal Permit Requirements in Hawaii: What’s Banned, Restricted, or Allowed

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Hawaii is the hardest state in the country to get an exotic pet into, and most people find that out too late. Exotic animal permit requirements in Hawaii are built around one goal: keeping new predators, pests, and diseases off islands that have no natural defenses against them. That means many animals you can buy … This article, Exotic Animal Permit Requirements in Hawaii: What’s Banned, Restricted, or Allowed , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Cane Corso Laws in South Dakota: Bans, Liability, Insurance and Housing Rules • Cane Corso Laws in Alaska: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing • Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in Kansas: What Owners Need to Know

Hawaii · 23h

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This Old-School Waikiki Steakhouse Sears Prime Steaks And Flames Dessert Tableside In An Elegant, Old-Fashioned Room

Some restaurants hand you a plate and call it a night. Others turn dinner into a small performance, with a grill master who has manned the same station for decades and a server who ignites your dessert right beside your table. In the middle of busy Waikiki, one dining room...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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SNAP benefits could be cut for thousands of Hawaii residents

HONOLULU ( Island News) -- Thousands of Hawaii residents could potentially lose food assistance benefits, under proposed changes by the federal government. SNAP benefits can make a big difference in people's lives. Not just for those who use them, but also the local businesses that accept them. On average 141,000...

Hawaii · 1d

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Pedestrian dies days after being struck by pickup in Kihei

A 51-year-old pedestrian named Marc Romney died from injuries sustained after being struck by a pickup truck on South Kihei Road, marking Maui County's 12th traffic fatality of 2026.

Kihei, HI · 2d

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New leader for Christmas Hawaii prepares first tree shipment

Christmas Hawaii's first batch of trees is headed from Washington to Honolulu, with sales starting November 21 at their university avenue lot.

Hawaii · 2d

Animal of Things

Traveling With Pets to Hawaii: The Entry Rules Every Dog and Cat Owner Must Follow

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Hawaii is the only U.S. state that is completely free of rabies, and that single fact turns a routine flight with your dog or cat into a months-long paperwork project. Traveling with pets to Hawaii means microchips, blood tests, waiting periods, and state forms that have nothing to do with a typical domestic pet reservation. … This article, Traveling With Pets to Hawaii: The Entry Rules Every Dog and Cat Owner Must Follow , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Deer Collision Liability Laws in Nevada: Insurance, Reporting, and Your Legal Options • Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Laws for Pets in Oregon: What Owners and Neighbors Need to Know • Pet Liability at Holiday Gatherings in California: Who Pays When a Guest Gets Hurt

Hawaii · 2d

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Konishiki Brings 19 Pro Sumo Wrestlers to Honolulu's Blaisdell Arena This Winter

Konishiki is bringing Super Sumo to the Neal S. Blaisdell Center this winter, staging a live professional tournament that will put 19 Japanese rikishi on the mat in the heart of Honolulu. The Nanakuli native turned sumo star has lined up the event for Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, and general-public tickets go on sale this Friday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. Hawaii time.

Hawaii · 1d

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3 rescued after sailing vessel breaks down off Kihei shore

KIHEI, Hawaii (Island News) – Crews with the Maui Fire Department (MFD) helped three people back to safety after it was reported that their vessel was in distress. On Sunday at approximately 10:40 a.m., MFD officials responded to the ocean off the Kealia Pond area along North Kihei Road.

Kihei, HI · 2d

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Take Hawaii home: Aloha Plate to open at Honolulu airport

The concept comes from longtime local personality Lanai Tabura and the team behind the Food Network-winning food truck.

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Gunpoint Carjacking at Kapiʻolani Community College

A student escaped unharmed after an armed suspect stole his Toyota Celica at Kapiʻolani Community College around 11 a.m. The suspect fled toward Kahala as school officials urge everyone to stay alert and report suspicious activity.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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69-year-old woman struck in Honolulu Zoo parking lot dies from injuries

A 69-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained after being struck by a reversing vehicle in the Honolulu Zoo parking lot on Nov. 6, marking Oahu's sixth non-traffic fatality this year.

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Romer House Waikiki to lay off all employees amid sale

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Waikiki boutique hotel is being sold, and all 62 employees will be laid off. According to a Nov. 2 filing with the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the company behind Romer House Waikiki is selling the adults-only hotel to Continental Assets Management. The company...

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Maui Firefighters rescue 10-year-old boy swept downstream at Iao Stream

WAILUKU, Hawaii (Island News) – Crews with the Maui Fire Department (MFD) rescued a 10-year-old boy after he was swept downstream at the Iao Stream on Sunday afternoon. After receiving reports of the incident, firefighters responded to the location where the boy had been carried downstream. Bystanders helped the 10-year-old, who was found along the stream bank approximately 200 yards from where he fell.

Wailuku, HI · 2d

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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!

Honolulu, HI · 10h

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UPDATE: Health officials investigate legionnaires, dengue cases in Hawaiʻi

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to a Kauaʻi condominium and reported its 11th travel-related dengue case of 2026.