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New Kapolei off-ramp opening brings permanent closure of Kalaeloa Blvd. exit

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of the opening of a new off-ramp (Exit 1A) from eastbound Farrington Highway to Harbor Access Road on Monday, Nov. 23. The new off-ramp will provide access to Kapolei Parkway and Kalaeloa Boulevard. A blessing and opening ceremony...

Kapolei, HI · 3d

KHON2

Side Street Inn to open first Las Vegas location at the Cal

Popular Hawaii restaurant Side Street Inn is set to open its first Las Vegas location at the California Hotel and Casino early next year, replacing Aloha Specialties.

Las Vegas, NV · 1d

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Historians preserve memories of Hawaiʻi's oldest bar

As Veteran's Day approaches, we pour one out for Smith's Union Bar, which officially closed its doors after its final last call. The bar was the oldest in Hawaiʻi, and this year will mark the first Veterans Day without the historic bar. Dec. 7th, 2026, will be the 85th...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Hawaiʻi’s top-rated nursing homes revealed by U.S. News & World Report

According to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, 24 out of 42 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Hawaiʻi were rated as high performing in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or both.

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This Kāneʻohe Couple Hopes To Resolve Permit Issues Before They Die

Dick and Noreen Van Horn, both 86, just wanted to resolve some minor permit issues with their family property so they could pass it on to their children. But that endeavor has turned into a two-and-a-half year waiting game with the Honolulu permitting department. The dispute centers on a deck...

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Kahala Nui residents honor Veterans Day

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Retirement community Kāhala Nui residents gathered to honor the men and women who have served in the United States military at a special Veterans Day celebration. The event featured resident guest speaker Colonel Kevin Jordan (Ret.), who shared reflections and experiences from his three years of...

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Former Honolulu prosecutor Katherine Kealoha set for halfway house release after high-profile corruption conviction

Former Honolulu prosecutor Katherine Kealoha is scheduled to be released to a halfway house on Nov. 20, 2026, according to confirmation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Kealoha was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for her role in a public corruption conspiracy involving her husband, former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha.

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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 · 14h

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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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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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 · 8h

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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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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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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 · 13h

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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

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Rising costs, delays hobble Honolulu's affordable housing plan

A city program meant to create 500 affordable rental units per year in Honolulu has produced just 224 units total since launching in 2019, with rising construction costs, high interest rates, and permitting delays cited as key barriers to progress.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Following lockdown and threat incidents, School Resource Officers speak out to students

School resource officers and the Attorney General's office are educating Oahu students about the legal consequences and evolving dangers of social media, such as cyberbullying and AI-generated content.

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Free emergency meal pack distribution this Saturday to Oʻahu residents, families

Oʻahu residents can pick up free emergency meal packs at Hawaiʻi Foodbank on Saturday, Nov. 14.