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First-Time Hawaii Surfers Face A Risk Few Know About

Most visitors booking their first surf lesson in Hawaii worry about falling off the board, not how long they’ll spend lying on it waiting for waves. Yet Hawaii researchers have documented a rare spinal cord injury that can develop without a wipeout or collision, potentially from spending too long face down with the back arched. Even the gentle waves of a beginner surf lesson in Waikiki don’t eliminate that concern.

Hawaii · 1d
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Tropical Storm Pena Strengthens a Little

Tropical Storm Pena strengthened a little on Tuesday as it moved over the Central North Pacific Ocean far to the southwest of Hawaii. At 10:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday the center of Tropical Storm Pena was located at latitude 10.5°N and longitude 166.0°W which put the center about 920 miles (1480 km) southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii. Pena was moving toward the west at 8 m.p.h. (15 km/h). The maximum sustained wind speed was 45 m.p.h. (75 km/h) and there were wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. (95 km/h). The minimum surface pressure was 1002 mb.

Honolulu, HI · 2d
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First Responders & Military Honolua Classic presented by OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort returns to Honolua

The 3rd Annual First Responders & Military Honolua Classic surf contest presented by OUTRIGGER Kā’anapali Beach Resort will return to Honolua Bay during a holding window of Nov. 15 – Dec. 31, 2026. Co-hosted by OUTRIGGER Kā’anapali Beach Resort and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, the invitation-only surf event...

Lahaina, HI · 1d
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States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2027 Following Historic Election Results

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The November 3 election dramatically changed the outlook for recreational marijuana legalization in several states, with Democratic victories removing longstanding political obstacles and creating new … Continue reading The post States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2027 Following Historic Election Results appeared first on The Marijuana Herald .

Wisconsin · 9d

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UPDATE: Previously closed portion of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway now open

Update at 2:20 p.m. Nov. 10, 2026: Hawai‘i Police Department reports Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway (Highway 19) is open to all traffic. The West Hawai‘i roadway was previously closed near the 83-mile marker because of a report of potentially hazardous material on the highway. Advisory originally published 1:54...

Hawaii · 2d

BEAT OF HAWAII

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Lahaina Finally Gets New Shops. They’re Nothing Like Before.

A visitor planning an anniversary trip to Maui said they couldn’t wait to shop in Lahaina again. Another person responding to the same Marketplace opening, however, wished housing was moving as quickly as shops for tourists, while others looked at the modular storefronts and wondered whether this was really what more than three years of rebuilding had produced. Reactions following the November 10 opening of Ulu o Lele Marketplace reflected enthusiasm, disappointment, and some surprisingly strong feelings.

Lahaina, HI · 19h

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New marketplace brings local businesses back to Lahaina

LAHAINA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new marketplace has opened at the former Outlets of Maui site, bringing local businesses back to Lahaina more than three years after the 2023 wildfires. The transformed site, now called ʻUlu o Lele, celebrated its grand opening Tuesday. Kūhiō Lewis of Hawaiian Council said the...

Lahaina, HI · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Kamehameha Hwy reopens after morning gas leak in Kaneohe

A gas leak on Kamehameha Highway prompted a closure between Kahuhipa Street and Mehana Street this morning, with the road reopening around noon — though only daily commute traffic is currently permitted.

Kaneohe, HI · 3d

KHON2

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New marketplace opens in Lahaina, first commercial tenants since 2023 wildfire

Lahaina opened its first commercial area, a two-year marketplace called Ulu O Lele featuring 25 vendors, marking a significant step in the community's recovery from the 2023 wildfires.

Lahaina, HI · 2d

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A Hawaii Goat Has Been Stranded on a Cliff for Nearly Two Weeks

Neighbors on Oahu's North Shore heard the goat before they saw it, and now they are hoping a good Samaritan or a climbing rescue team can bring it down.

Hawaii · 2d

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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 · 2d

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This Hawaii Bookstore Has Books Stacked Almost To The Ceiling

Books sit on shelves, in boxes, and on the floor at this Hawaii shop. New and used titles share the same space. Kids’ books are in the mix too. I like a bookstore that feels a little like a treasure hunt. I believe the best ones let you wander without a plan.

Kailua, HI · 1d

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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 · 2d

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‘Nightmare’: Maui homeowner claims Habitat for Humanity neglected contract, retaliated

MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiary claims a non-profit contractor made mistakes while building her new home and then retaliated after she complained. Ashley Caris could not wait to move into the 3-bedroom, post-and-pier Keokea Hawaiian Homestead house with panoramic views mauka to makai. “We look forward to...

Maui, HI · 1d

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Old Hawaii Celebrated at School Fundraiser

The sunset from the lawn of the Lanikeha Center in Hoʻolehua is always spectacular, but on November 7 it competed with residents donning their brightest Hawaiian attire as part of an Old Hawaii-themed fundraiser for Akaʻula School. “Funds from this event help us operate our unique programs,” head...

Hawaii · 23h

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Howard's Business Report: Hawaiian, Alaska pilots near vote

Pilots at Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are finally ready to vote on unified contracts. Howard Dicus reports.

Hawaii · 6h

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State Board of Land and Natural Resources to consider setting aside 2 parcels that would be leased for pastureland

Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources during its meeting today will consider setting aside two parcels of state-owned Big Island land to Hawai’i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that would then be leased out as pasturelands for producers of grazing livestock such as cattle. While the action...

Hawaii · 7h

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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 · 2d