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Honolulu council member pushes for open leadership vote

Following a state investigation into a private dinner where five Honolulu City Council members may have quietly chosen their leadership, Council Member Andria Tupola is pushing for the reorganization process in January to be open and lawful.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Specials and deals for servicemembers on Veterans Day

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy these special deals and offers available on Veterans Day. To thank military servicemembers who are veterans or currently active, these restaurants and businesses are offering free deals and discounts on Veterans Day happening on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Chili’s...

Honolulu, HI · 4d

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Hawaiian Electric expands power shutoff watch to Leeward Oahu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Electric has expanded its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch to include Leeward Oahu as dry conditions increase wildfire risk across the state. The utility said potential power shutoffs on Leeward Oahu could occur Sunday, Nov. 8, with the highest risk expected between 10 a.m. and 2...

Hawaii · 4d

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Kam. Hwy. now open, was closed in both directions due to gas leak

A ruptured gas line forced police to close Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Kahuhipa and Mehana streets in Kāneʻohe on Monday morning.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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UHERO report explores challenges of a city-led affordable housing initiative

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu’s Bill 7 housing program is facing some challenges, according to a new report from the University of Hawaiʻi’s Economic Research Organization, but it is ultimately on the right track. It’s a voluntary program developers can pursue in which they’d commit to keeping a...

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Hawaii political trailblazer Pat Saiki remembered, honored in final farewell

A final farewell to a trailblazer in Hawaii politics took place on Saturday.

Hawaii · 4d

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Nisei soldier exhibit honors Japanese American World War II veterans

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Plaza at Kaneohe is unveiling a permanent tribute to its veterans. “I Am an American: The Nisei Soldier Experience” exhibit opened Saturday in Honolulu and tells the story of World War II service through the lives of Japanese American soldiers. The exhibit is presented by...

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.

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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.

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$9.9M rebuild of Kapiolani to hit during holiday season

A $9.9 million, 18-month roadwork project on Kapiolani Boulevard between Ward Avenue and Atkinson Drive is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 16, sparking concerns among local business owners about holiday traffic and economic impact.

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Army closes training ranges at Makua Valley, seeks lease termination on Oahu and Hawaii Island

FORT SHAFTER (HawaiiNewsNow) - The U.S. Army announced Friday the closure of training ranges at Mākua Military Reservation. The announcement follows the Army’s commitment in 2023 to permanently banning live-fire training at MMR, which ceased in 2004. While training range closures went into effect Oct. 1, the Army...

Hawaii · 5d

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Resort city Honolulu being overwhelmed by exploding population of feral chickens

The residents of Honolulu have for years had to battle the impact of the chickens

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Water main break to prompt lane closures in Aiea

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An eight-inch water main break will prompt lane closures in Aiea Friday evening. The Board of Water Supply will close the middle and right westbound lanes at 98-200 Kamehameha Highway, between Kihale Street and Pali Momi Street, starting Friday at 7 p.m. while crews repair the break.

Aiea, HI · 5d

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Inside an East Oahu workshop, master repairer keeps family heirlooms and history ticking

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Inside a quiet Hawaii Kai workshop, the rhythmic ticks and chiming bells tell stories that span centuries. For Rick Alhadeff, owner of Watch and Clock Service and Repair, every timepiece brought through his doors carries more than mechanical gears—it carries memories. “I service and restore clocks...

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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...

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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.