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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...

Honolulu, HI · 16h

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Low-level arrests are rising despite national crime declines

Arrests for low-level offenses, including vagrancy and drug possession, increased nationwide in 2025, even as violent crime continued to decline, according to a new analysis of federal data. The analysis, which was released in late October by the criminal justice advocacy organization FWD.us, found that arrests for vagrancy, an offense...

Hawaii · 2d

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Hawaii student-athletes announce college commitments on signing day

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hundreds of Hawaii high school athletes made commitments Wednesday to play collegiate sports across the state. Nearly 50 of these athletes announced their college commitments at the Hawaii State National Letter of Intent Signing Day at the Sheraton. Some of the top local talent decided to stay...

Hawaii · 12h

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About 16,000 Hawaii residents lose HMSA’s two Akamai Advantage PPO plans Dec. 31 and must switch by Dec. 7 to avoid a gap in coverage

About 16,000 Hawaii residents are losing HMSA’s two Akamai Advantage PPO plans on Dec. 31 and have to choose new Medicare coverage for 2027. HMSA says members of the Akamai Advantage Complete Plus and Standard Plus PPO plans must enroll by Dec. 7 to start a new plan Jan. 1 with no gap. The Honolulu […]

Hawaii · 1d

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Maui Police Department Facebook Post Concerns Missing-Person Case

A Wailuku man has been reported missing. Maui police have posted about a missing-person case. A Facebook post from Maui Police Department concerns a missing-person case. Police Ask Anyone With Information to Come Forward. Anyone with information on Cabalo's whereabouts is asked to contact Maui Police Department's non-emergency line at...

Wailuku, HI · 17h

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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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.

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 20h

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Police search for suspect after argument leads to gunfire in Kalihi

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department is searching for a suspect in a Kalihi attempted murder. HPD recieved the report around 8:10 p.m., Sunday night. Police reports show a 18-year-old man was approached by a hostile group of young adults in the area of Mayor Wright’s Housing and an argument ensued.

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Honolulu Civil Beat

Honolulu Council Sued Over Secret Zippy’s Meeting

Five Honolulu City Council members who allegedly went “rogue” and selected their new leader at a secret meeting at a Zippy’s in Waipahu broke Hawaiʻi’s public meetings law, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday. On Oct. 5, Honolulu council members Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Esther...

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Hawaii AG Lopez stepping down — Gov. Green names her successor

Gov. Josh Green has nominated First Deputy Attorney General Matthew Dvonch to replace Anne Lopez, who is stepping down from the position on December 7th — though the state Senate will still need to confirm the appointment.

Hawaii · 20h

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HPD searching for armed suspect who carjacked teen at KCC

An armed man stole a 19-year-old's blue 2005 Toyota Celica during a carjacking at Kapiolani Community College on November 9, 2026.

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Medicare changes you should know about

Health Insurance Advisor Martha Khlopin joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss Medicare Parts A, B, C (Medicare Advantage), D, and Medigap coverage, big changes to Medicare Advantage, prescription drug coverage and caps, whether you should sign up for Part D even if you don’t currently take any prescription drugs, costly penalties (some lifetime) for signing up late, and a new Medicare GUIDE program to help Alzheimer caregivers.

Hawaii · 2d

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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.

Kapolei, HI · 17h

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Hawaii Eats About 7 Million Cans of Spam a Year. Here’s Why, and Where to Try It in Honolulu

Hawaii eats about 7 million cans of Spam a year, according to Hormel Foods, the company that makes it. That...

Hawaii · 14h

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Tuesday’s traffic updates: blocked shoulders, alternate routes

Traffic incidents on Fort Weaver Road in Ewa and South King Street in Honolulu have blocked shoulders, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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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 […]

Honolulu, HI · 10h

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Honolulu shopping cart bill advances despite community concerns

A bill that would fine and allow for the arrest of Oʻahu residents for possessing and abandoning shopping carts is advancing through the Honolulu City Council, despite overwhelming testimony against it. Bill 53 would prohibit the possession and use of shopping carts on Oʻahu unless they are identified by...

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Hawaiian Electric warns of possible power shutoffs on Maui Big Island due to high winds

HONOLULU — Hawaiian Electric says it may proactively shut off power in high-risk wildfire areas on Maui and Hawaii Island as strong winds and dry conditions persist. Areas under consideration for a Public Safety Power Shutoff include Maui’s Westside, Maalaea, Upcountry and parts of Puunene, Pulehu and Omaopio, along with South Kohala on Hawaii Island. No shutoffs have been initiated, though the utility is urging customers in wildfire-prone communities to activate emergency plans and prepare for extended outages.

Maui County, HI · 16h

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'She led the way': Hawaiʻi honors former U.S. Rep. Pat Saiki

While lawmakers in Congress returned to the nation's capitol after the general election shifted power of both houses to the Democratic party, Hawaiʻi's leaders looked back on a time when Republicans held power and worked with a different touch. Political party leaders from both sides of the aisle put...