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2 Legionnaires’ disease cases linked to Kauai condominium property

KAUAI (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Health is investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to a condominium property on Kauai. Health officials said both cases involved visitors from outside the state who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas, a multibuilding condominium property. Water testing results received Oct....

Kauai County, HI · 2d
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Environmental review withdrawn for Kauai leased lands

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Navy and NASA have withdrawn a joint environmental impact statement for leased sites on Kauai after reviewing community feedback. The final environmental impact statement, or EIS, addressed plans for the continued use of the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands and the Koke’e Park Geophysical Observatory.

Kauai County, HI · 19h
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With nearly 50% voter turnout, Kauai selects next county leaders

LIHUE (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kauai residents made their voices heard in Tuesday’s general election with 49.9% voter turnout, or 24,635 ballots returned. They made their decision on the next mayor, selecting Mel Rapozo who enjoyed a comfortable lead throughout the evening. From the first printout, Rapozo came out in front and ultimately ended the race with 56.5% of the vote, over Bernard Carvalho’s 37.4%.

Kauai County, HI · 2d
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Third election results printout reveals no change to the top 7 vote-getters for Kauaʻi County Council

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 8:51 a.m. The race for the seven seats on the Kauaʻi County Council began with a crowded field of 26 candidates, one of the largest fields in decades. After the Aug. 8 primary election, the race was narrowed to 14. The...

Hanalei, HI · 2d
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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...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Bob McDermott v. Markus Owens: Ewa Beach face off for Senate seat

Republican Bob McDermott and Democrat Markus Owens are competing for the Hawaii State Senate District 20 seat in the November 3 general election.

Honolulu County, HI · 3d

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Incumbents, familiar names lead Office of Hawaiian Affairs races

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Familiar political figures and incumbent trustees have taken the lead across several key Office of Hawaiian Affairs races in general election returns released Tuesday night. Because OHA trustees represent specific geographic seats but are elected statewide, candidates with established name recognition and extensive campaign funding gained early...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 19h

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Roadwork to begin on busy stretch of Kapiolani Boulevard

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Drivers should expect some traffic delays on a stretch of Kapiolani Boulevard when the City begins a road rehabilitation project in mid-November. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction will be working along Kapiolani Boulevard, from Ward Avenue to Atkinson Drive, starting Monday, Nov. 16.

Honolulu, HI · 14h

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Honolulu Clinic Becomes First in Hawaii to Offer No-Scrape Keratoconus Treatment

A Honolulu eye practice says it has become the first in Hawaii to offer a new treatment for keratoconus, a progressive eye condition, that skips the painful removal of corneal tissue required by older methods. Aloha Laser Vision announced on Wednesday that it is now providing Epioxa, an FDA-approved epithelium-on, or epi-on, cross-linking treatment designed for patients 13 and older with progressive keratoconus.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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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...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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UPDATE: Most OHA Incumbents Ahead But Longtime Trustee Losing His Seat

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will likely have a new at-large trustee in an election that could change the makeup and leadership of the board, including whether Kai Kahele retains his position as chairman. As of the latest results Wednesday morning, in a six-way contest for three at-large seats on...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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‘We got crushed’: Brenton Awa concedes to Jill Tokuda in 2nd Congressional District

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Republican state Sen. Brenton Awa conceded the race for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday night to incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda. The second general election printout, released at 9:02 p.m., showed Tokuda securing 108,369 votes, or 65.2%, compared to Awa’s 48,764 votes, or...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 14h

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2026 Hawaiʻi midterm election results

Results are in for the Hawaiʻi midterm election. The state Office of Elections published a fourth printout of vote totals Wednesday night. The Office of Elections said no races triggered an automatic recount. There is a five-business-day ballot curing process to fix any deficient ballot envelopes, which usually means...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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‘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 · 1d

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HART Construction Carries On

NEWS Freight Passenger Track Construction Track Maintenance Safety Bridges/Tunnels Grade Crossings. Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) gave a rail project update, including drone video footage of the Iwilei area and the future Kūwili Skyline station. On October 26, construction began for the guideway on Halekauwila Street, according to...

Honolulu, HI · 22h