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Women's Volleyball Sweeps Air Force on Senior Night

HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team provided a rousing sendoff for the Rainbow Wahine senior class with a sweep of Air Force in Friday's home finale at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center . A night after clinching the Mountain West regular-season championship with a four-set...

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Man seriously injured in early morning Kalihi assault

HONOLULU (Island News) – An apparent assault left a man with serious injuries early Thursday morning in the Kalihi area, according to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS). At approximately 12 a.m., paramedics responded to Kalena Drive to treat a man believed to be in his 30s. EMS reported...

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West Oahu traffic lights get camera-radar upgrade

New camera and radar technology is being installed on traffic lights in West Oahu to improve vehicle detection and signal timing.

BEAT OF HAWAII

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 · 2d

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A month after a fatal hit-and-run, friends and family plead for the driver to come forward

KUNIA (HawaiiNewsNow) - It was just over a month ago that a vehicle struck and killed Tiana Nagadome. The driver left the scene. But whoever it was also left behind friends and family grieving and searching for answers. “Feels like a nightmare I’m having,” said Nagadome’s mother, Miki Nagadome. “I...

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Firefighters extinguish Kailua house fire

KAILUA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu firefighter responded to a building fire in Kailua on Friday morning. Officials recieved the report at 12:26 a.m. for a home on Papalani St. A second alarm was called at 12:34 a.m. The fire was fully extinguished at 12:57 a.m. and a fire investigator was dispatched...

Kailua, HI · 1d

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Police search for suspect after stolen car found torched in Pearl City

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are investigating a possible case of arson after a car was found on fire in the Pearl City area early Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at about 1:20 a.m. Honolulu firefighters put the flames out, and investigators later determined the car had been reported...

Pearl City, HI · 2d

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State steps up traffic enforcement with more sheriff patrols

The Hawaiʻi Department of Law Enforcement has increased traffic enforcement on Oʻahu's freeways to combat speeding and impaired driving, with additional patrols planned through the holiday season and into next year.

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All H-1 eastbound lanes reopen following hours-long closure due to police investigation

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department shut down all H-1 eastbound lanes Friday morning due to a police investigation. Just after 5 a.m. all of the H-1 freeway eastbound lanes were shutdown near the Liliha Street overpass. Motorists are being detoured via the Vineyard Blvd. off-ramp and asking the...

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Moped driver in serious condition following Waikiki head-on crash

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A moped driver was rushed to the hospital after a late night crash in Waikiki on Thursday. Emergency Medical Services responded to Kuhio Avenue and Nahua Street at 11:13 p.m. Officials said they treated a 52-year-old man who was helmeted and was involved in an apparent head-on...

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Sunrise Sports: Reid rips & roars

Kahuku grad Chalei Reid put down 20 kills for the Rainbow Wahine as they beat Air Force and in doing so clinched the Mountain West regular season title.

Kahuku, HI · 1d

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Free legal clinic to help Waianae residents address warrants, arrest records

A free legal clinic on the Waiʻanae Coast will help people address outstanding district court bench warrants and whether arrest records can be expunged.

Waianae, HI · 15h

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Honolulu Marathon Surveillance Plan Faces Pushback

A city proposal to use video surveillance during the Honolulu Marathon is raising privacy concerns among residents and civil rights advocates. The City Council has deferred the measure for further discussion next Wednesday.

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H-1 closure, gridlock raise concerns about traffic during emergencies

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A closure on the H-1 Freeway early Friday morning sent traffic spilling onto surrounding streets, leaving drivers frustrated and raising questions about Honolulu’s ability to keep people moving during emergencies. For some commuters, the delays meant arriving late to work. “How was traffic this morning? Bad...

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From Kauai to Kahuku to Saint LouisCarvalho’s football journey rolls on

Editor’s note: Carvalho’s hiring as the new Saint Louis football coach comes on the heels of a fifth-place finish for American Samoa under his guidance at the flag football world championships. This story revisits his earlier years. Long before Sterling Carvalho became a football coach, he was a...

Lihue, HI · 2d

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Grab it while it's hot: Molokai Hot Bread's new location at Kahala Mall

The famous Molokai Hot Bread is known for its soft, fluffy loaves filled with sweet toppings. It’s now available at a new location at Kahala Mall. The kiosk in East Honolulu is one of several spots to find hot bread on Oʻahu. “It's the original 90-year-old recipe, made...

Honolulu, HI · 21h

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Experts explain no technology is 100% as another massive tech blackout hits

Following a series of major technological blackouts that disrupted travel and government operations, cybersecurity experts emphasized the importance of system resilience while noting that such failures are inevitable due to society's heavy reliance on interconnected digital infrastructure.

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Duke’s Dawg Pound: Aiea’s Legend Byrd-Tauala

Voting is officially underway for the 2026 Cover2 Awards, recognizing some of Hawaiʻi’s top high school football players and coaches following another memorable season on the gridiron. More than 90 players and coaches received significant nomination support across six award categories, with fans now able to cast their votes at KHON2.com through Nov. 22. Among […]

Aiea, HI · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

Honolulu Surpasses Major Markets in Starter Home Availability

A recent analysis by Realtor.com® offers a fresh look at the nation’s starter home inventory. For many would-be buyers, these more affordable options have felt increasingly scarce as rising prices

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‘The Epic Tale of Hiiaka’ begins previews Nov. 25 at Ko Olina

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) For the first time, a Hawaiian moʻolelo is coming to the stage as a full-scale, Broadway-style musical, with its home here in Hawaiʻi. Hawaiian Council and WitzEnd Productions, a producer of the Tony Award-winning revival of “Once On This Island,” announced Friday that “The Epic Tale of Hiʻiaka: The Hawaiian Goddess” will begin previews Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Ocean’s Edge at Ko Olina.