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Real or AI? Viral Kauai monk seal photos spark backlash, investigations

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A social media post showing two women with a Hawaiian monk seal at Salt Pond Beach Park on Kauaʻi is drawing backlash and prompting investigations by state and federal authorities. The three-photo collage was posted earlier this week. The post included a misspelling of Kauaʻi and...

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Man faces charges in connection to Waikiki knifepoint carjacking

WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 31-year-old man is facing charges on suspicion of a knifepoint carjacking that took place late Monday night in Waikiki. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) reported that at around 10:50 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, an armed 31-year-old man carrying a knife forced a 21-year-old driver to step out of a black Dodge Charger in a hotel loading area along Kalia Road. The driver, along with his 19-year-old sister and two younger siblings (ages 9 and 12), managed to exit the vehicle unharmed before the suspect fled in the car.

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FBI Honolulu warns that callers posing as FBI, DEA or Secret Service agents are spoofing federal office numbers, and one staged a fake federal office on a video call

FBI Honolulu is warning Hawaii residents that people posing as FBI, DEA or Secret Service agents are spoofing the phone numbers of federal law enforcement field offices, including FBI Honolulu’s own, in what it describes as a long-running fraud. In 2025, Hawaii residents over 60 reported losing $55,385,929 to online scams, according to the FBI’s […] The post FBI Honolulu warns that callers posing as FBI, DEA or Secret Service agents are spoofing federal office numbers, and one staged a fake federal office on a video call appeared first on The Money Overview .

Honolulu, HI · 10h

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‘Bows Make History in Dominant Rainbow Classic Victory

The Hawai‘i men's basketball team delivered a record-setting performance Friday night, rolling past Bethesda, 116-44, to open the 60th annual OUTRIGGER Rainbow Classic at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The Rainbow Warriors' 72-point victory shattered the program's previous record for largest winning margin, a mark that had stood...

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72 Points of Pure Fury: Hawaii Set a Program Record, And Seattle Already Felt Their Wrath

Golden State Warriors logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) A 72-point trouncing. That’s what the University of Hawaii men’s basketball team delivered Friday night, making history with a 116-44 rout of Bethesda in the opening game […]

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Lazar reports progress in first months as police chief, outlines next priorities

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Chief David Lazar told the Honolulu Police Commission Wednesday he’s completed 35 of 37 goals set for his first three months at the department. Lazar took over as chief in July. Shortly after being sworn in, he established a 30-60-90 day plan, with recruitment and a budget audit among his top priorities.

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🎖️ LAW ENFORCEMENT HONORS: Hawaiʻi Police Department Announces Officer Rodney De Lima Jr. as Recipient of 2026 Top Cop Hawaii Award

HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) has announced that Officer Rodney De Lima Jr. was honored as the Hawaiʻi Island recipient of the prestigious Top Cop Hawaii award during an annual ceremony held in Honolulu on Friday, October 30, 2026. The annual recognition acknowledges...

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Hawaii Warriors Weekly Countdown: UTEP

Hawaii comes out of an emotional bye week with renewed hope that this offense is ready to take a step forward and salvage this season by qualifying for a bowl game. Another road trip awaits, this time to El Paso, Texas. Here are a few things to watch for as...

El Paso, TX · 2d

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Alakaʻina Foundation, Bering Straits Native Corporation sign agreement between two Native-led organizations

The Alakaʻina Foundation and Bering Straits Native Corporation, two Native-led organizations, formalized an agreement at a signing ceremony at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama in Honolulu. As part of the event, the Alaska Native corporation donated $50,000 to three Hawaiʻi organizations, including the Maui Economic Development Board. The Alakaʻina...

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Grove of lei trees planted as part of Honolulu Mayor’s Arbor Day ceremony

Arborists with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation joined local high school students and organizers for a tree-planting ceremony.

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy trades to dominate the next several days

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A combination of systems, including a Tropical Storm Pena well to the south, have set up a breezy trade wind weather pattern for the next several days. Showers will favor windward and mauka areas. There’s a First Alert for more showers around Thursday as a cold front...

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Warriors Get Past UTEP To Pick Up Second Straight Road Win

EL PASO, Texas – Playing in its first game since the passing of legendary head coach June Jones, the University of Hawai'i football team continued its winning momentum with a hard-fought 17-14 victory over UTEP Saturday night at the Sun Bowl. With their second straight road win, the Rainbow Warriors improved to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in the Mountain West.

El Paso, TX · 1d

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Sheraton Waikiki Brings Back their Buffet at Hinahina!

The Sheraton Waikiki has brought back their breakfast buffet after more than six years through their new beachfront restaurant, Hinahina! A longtime kamaʻāina favorite, the dinner buffet is expected to return later this month just in time for the holidays. Hawaii Mom Blog was invited to attend a...

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Nebraska airman killed at Pearl Harbor to be laid to rest eight decades later

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A Nebraska airman killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor will be laid to rest beside his younger brother, more than eight decades after his death, according to Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Cpl. Lester H. Libolt was 21 when he was killed at Hickam...

Nebraska · 2d

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Sharks Battle Hawaii Hilo in Three-Set Defeat

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Pacific University women's volleyball team fell to the University of Hawaii at Hilo in straight sets Saturday afternoon at the HPU Shark Tank. Despite a competitive third set and strong individual performances from Sophia Cooper and Mia Ferdinand, the Sharks were unable to overcome the Vulcans, falling 25-12, 25-21 and 25-23. HPU moves to 4-20 overall and 3-15 in PacWest play.

Hilo, HI · 1d

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West Oahu designer brings island-inspired fashion to Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The holiday shopping season is underway, and shoppers can find last-minute deals on the final day of Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 250 local vendors are taking part, including Debbie Alipio of Makuahine Vintage, who joined Hawaii News Now...

Honolulu, HI · 6h

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👮 STATE GOVERNMENT: Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board Issues Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Officer Job Task Analysis

HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB), an agency housed within the Department of the Attorney General, has officially issued a Request for Proposals (RFP-27-LESB-001) seeking qualified professional contractors to conduct a comprehensive statewide job task analysis and formulate uniform training and assessment recommendations.

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FBI Honolulu to present free cybersecurity webinar for Hawaiʻi businesses Nov. 18

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host a free Zoom webinar on Nov. 18 in which an FBI agent explains how the bureau’s Honolulu office handles digital forensics. The session, “FBI Honolulu Computer Analysis Response Team Overview,” runs from noon to 1 p.m. It is open to sole proprietors and registered businesses in Hawaiʻi, including small businesses on Maui.

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