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UAA women post wire-to-wire win in Hawaii

There was a play in the first quarter Friday that summed up the UAA women’s basketball team’s 74-58 win over Chaminade. The Seawolves swung the ball around the world, going from Bella Hays on the right block to Kinzley Larsen to Sheridan Liggett to Jayden Smallwood for a left-side corner 3-pointer. The ball never touched the floor and the Silverswords never stood a chance defending it.

Anchorage, AK · 21h

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Makiki Breaks Ground on 247-Unit ‘Olohana Affordable Rentals

Two Honolulu developers put a ceremonial shovel in the ground Thursday for ‘Olohana, a 247-unit affordable rental planned for the corner of Pi‘ikoi and Young streets in Makiki. The $150 million project is meant for households earning 30% to 60% of area median income. The building itself is still a Monday appointment.

Honolulu, HI · 15h

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Kali Watson Is Stepping Down As Hawaiian Home Lands Director

Kali Watson will not seek reappointment at the end of this year as director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and chair of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, state officials announced Friday. Appointed by Gov. Josh Green in 2023, Watson was responsible for overseeing the development of thousands of homes...

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Kimchi Festival Hawai’i is back!

The 4th Annual Kimchi Festival Hawai'i is scheduled to take place at Makiki District Park on Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring free Korean food, culture, and entertainment.

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Tacoma trucks, F-150s soon to be on Honolulu streets as police vehicles

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In a one-on-one interview with Hawaii News Now, Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar touched on a number of initiatives the department is taking on. One of them aims to boost female recruitment on the force, while he also outlined their dedication to going after gang activity on the island.

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Hawaii students put robotics skills to the test in Oahu competition

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Students from Oahu and Kauai put their robotics skills to the test during a qualifying tournament at Punahou School Saturday. The Hawaii FIRST Robotics competition brought together students in grades seven through 12 to design, build and program robots to complete a series of challenges. Teams were...

Hawaii · 8h

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Fire breaks out at Sand Island bio-solids plant on Oahu

A three-alarm fire broke out at a bio-solids processing facility on Sand Island yesterday morning, with heavy black smoke visible from the wastewater treatment plant — no one was hurt and the cause remains under investigation.

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Full H-1 eastbound closure snarls early morning traffic

One direction of the H-1 Freeway near the Liliha Street Overpass was closed early Friday morning due to a police investigation.

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Play of the Week: Kahuku’s Legend Toilolo

Kahuku sophomore athlete Legend Toilolo is this week’s Cover2 and Spectrum Play of the Week after a standout defensive performance against Campbell. Toilolo, helped lead the Red Raiders to a big win over the Sabers by having a 55 yard pick six, defeating Campbell 35-18. The sophomore added to his collection of pick sixes on […]

Kahuku, HI · 2d

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Where to find the best desserts in Hawaiʻi for your holiday celebrations

KHON2 identified several popular dessert shops across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, and Kauaʻi to help residents satisfy their holiday cravings.

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Kamehameha Heads Back to State Championship After 10-7 Win Over Mililani

ILH champion Kamehameha Kapālama is headed back to the HHSAA Open Division State Championship for the second straight year after edging Mililani 10-7 in the semifinals. After falling to Campbell in overtime in last year’s title game, the Warriors will get another shot at the state crown when they face Kapolei.

Honolulu, HI · 22h

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Waikiki lifeguard stand dedicated to retired Ocean Safety chief

Ralph “Buster” Wallwork joined Honolulu’s lifeguard service in 1962 and rose through the ranks to captain and chief of operations before retiring in 1994.

Honolulu, HI · 8h

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Legendary Hawaiian Band Kalapana Returns to Waikiki for Three Blue Note Shows

Kalapana is bringing its decades-old island sound back to Waikiki, with three shows booked at Blue Note Hawaii this month. The band, long regarded as one of Hawaii's most popular and influential acts, plays two sets on Friday, Nov. 20, and a third on Monday, Nov. 23. According to Blue...

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Hawaii State Library temporarily closed for facility repairs

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawai‘i State Library in Downtown Honolulu will be closed for a week to make unforeseen repairs to interior walkways. All library programs scheduled until Nov. 20 are cancelled. Due dates on borrowed materials will be extended to Nov. 23, and the book drop will remain...

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For Life: Kalaheo’s Marquez Mellor looks to make history before beginning Air Force football career

For Kalaheo senior running back Marquez Mellor, leadership means putting his team first. But his commitment to serving others extends well beyond the football field. Mellor has been a standout for the Mustangs, earning the trust of his teammates and coaches through his selfless approach to the game. “He’s been great for us. You know, […]

Kailua, HI · 2d

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Testifiers call for elections chief’s ouster as commission meets after court order

Hawaiʻi’s Elections Commission is back after months of gridlock, with renewed calls to remove the state’s top elections official.

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The Rally Point: Spreading the word about the Air Force through the “Wings of Aloha”

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Each fall, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam’s 15th Wing hosts a public open house known as “Wings of Aloha.” It’s a chance for everyone to come on base to see what it’s like to be inside military aircraft like the huge military transport plane, the C-17 Globemaster III, the F-22 Raptor fighter jet,the MH-60 Romeo Navy helicopter, and the KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueler.

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Give a Senior Pet a Forever Home!

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! Hawaiian Humane Society introduces us to Copacobana and shares how you can help older pets find loving homes.

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