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Hawaii volleyball Senior Series will be an emotional one for Hakas with family in attendance

The University of Hawaiʻi women’s volleyball team will look to secure the outright Mountain West regular-season championship this week as the Rainbow Wahine close out their home schedule with a two-match series against Air Force. Having already clinched a berth in the Mountain West tournament and at least a share of the regular-season title, Hawaiʻi […]

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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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Former Kahuku football coach takes over as head coach at St. Louis School

St. Louis football is moving forward with a new coaching team led by Sterling Carvalho. After a challenging departure from Kahuku High School, Carvalho said his focus is on accountability, hard work and helping young athletes become successful beyond the football field.

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 16h

Honolulu Civil Beat

Honolulu Council Sued Over Secret Zippy’s Meeting

Five Honolulu City Council members who allegedly went “rogue” and selected their new leader at a secret meeting at a Zippy’s in Waipahu broke Hawaiʻi’s public meetings law, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday. On Oct. 5, Honolulu council members Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Esther...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Take Hawaii home: Aloha Plate to open at Honolulu airport

The concept comes from longtime local personality Lanai Tabura and the team behind the Food Network-winning food truck.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Hawaii football returns home for must-win showdown against North Dakota State

Riding its first two-game winning streak of the season, the University of Hawaii football team returns to Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday for a pivotal Mountain West Conference matchup against North Dakota State. The Rainbow Warriors will play on their home field for the first time in 28 days, looking to keep their […]

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Artificial reef project has support, but some question its proposed location

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Several yards off the beach at Fort DeRussy, there’s a surf spot known as “Threes.” There are plans to put an artificial reef there, and that has raised concerns from some ocean goers. The REEFrame project wants to put 150 modules — each six-by-six...

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Wahine beach volleyball tournament takes over Waikiki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A stretch of beach in Waikiki is turning into a volleyball destination this weekend, with a new tournament celebrating wahine athletes. The inaugural Oakberry Beach Wahine Beach Classic, hosted by The Twin Fin and Park Shore Waikiki, takes place Thursday, Nov. 12, through Saturday, Nov. 14, at Queen’s Beach in Waikiki.

Honolulu, HI · 17h

Honolulu Civil Beat

Hawaiʻi Still Needs Doctors. We’re Gaining On Nurses, At Least

While Hawaiʻi’s doctor shortage widens, vacancies in other healthcare jobs are shrinking, according to the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s biannual report. Non-physician healthcare job openings decreased by 20% between 2024 and 2026. The largest decrease in vacancy rates occurred on the neighbor islands, where the greatest need for healthcare professionals exists.

Honolulu, HI · 9h

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Oahu’s feral chicken debate: A growing problem, divided opinions

Feral chickens are causing frustration for some Oahu residents… but for others, they're worth protecting. The city has been working to control the island’s feral chicken population for more than three years, but some disagree with the city's approach.

Honolulu County, HI · 2d

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Mayor’s Craft & Country Fair marks 50 years supporting kūpuna: What2Know

A beloved kupuna fundraising event will return to the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Saturday, Nov. 21, for its 50th year!

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PHOTOS: Hawaiian Humane Society pets adoptable for $11 this week

Starting Wednesday, all pets at the Hawaiian Humane Society can be adopted for just $11! The adoption special is open to everyone and will run through Sunday in honor of Veterans Day.

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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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The push for a fare-free bus system gains local support

A free bus fare system could be more accessible than some think, according to the newest report from the Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice. The team's "Funding Free Transit" report predicts it would cost roughly $62 million annually to keep operations running as they are now. It states that on Oʻahu, about 15% of TheBus system's operating costs are supported by fares — the remaining 85% is funded through public revenue.

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Waikiki's Centennial Park Nears Finish Line After 28-Year Fight for Green Space

A patch of green that took nearly three decades to carve out of densely built Waikiki is finally approaching the finish line. Rotary leaders say Centennial Park, one of the few public green spaces in the neighborhood, is expected to be complete before June 30, with historic and educational signage marking the project's final major push.

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 14h

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Sunrise Sports: Rainbow Wahine Volleyball

Rainbow Wahine volleyball seniors are sharing their emotional depatures from the team. Plus, a new Saint Louis head football coach has been named.

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