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HART Construction Carries On

NEWS Freight Passenger Track Construction Track Maintenance Safety Bridges/Tunnels Grade Crossings. Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) gave a rail project update, including drone video footage of the Iwilei area and the future Kūwili Skyline station. On October 26, construction began for the guideway on Halekauwila Street, according to...

Honolulu, HI · 8h

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Throwback Thursday: Kamehameha’s Billy Pieper

This week’s Throwback Thursday segment on Cover2: Hawaii High School Football Weekly takes a trip back to 1995 to spotlight former Kamehameha Schools Kapālama standout Billy Pieper, one of the state’s most accomplished two-sport athletes of his era. A dominant defensive end under legendary Kamehameha head coach Blane Gaison, Pieper established himself as one of […]

Honolulu, HI · 17h

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Kailua gets first-ever home base for Honolulu lifeguards

Honolulu lifeguards now have their first-ever dedicated operations facility on Oahu's Windward coast — a milestone 107 years in the making.

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Honolulu Ocean Safety Department opens first-of-its-kind facility

Honolulu Ocean Safety had a historic day on Wednesday as the city blessed the Kailua Operations Annex, or KOA, at Kailua Beach park.

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Hawaiʻi leadership transitions from now to January

Following the November 3 election, Hawaiʻi's newly elected officials will assume office at various times between now and early 2027 depending on their specific roles and counties.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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My Job Is Restoring Maunalua Bay to Its Full Health

Alex Awo’s love of nature began in childhood, then turned into a lifelong commitment to conservation. He grew up near Maunalua Bay, on the southeast shore of O‘ahu, when it “was not a healthy or thriving ecosystem or environment,” he says. “It was something that we would describe more as a toxic wasteland … overrun with pollution and invasive species.”

Honolulu, HI · 17h

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For Life: Kapolei sophomore Shyzen Akiona making his mark on the field and beyond

For most high school football players, earning a spot on the varsity team as an underclassman is an accomplishment in itself. For Kapolei sophomore offensive lineman Shyzen Akiona, it was just the beginning. After starting as a true freshman last season, Akiona has continued to make his presence known on the field, earning recognition as […]

Kapolei, HI · 17h

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

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.

Honolulu County, HI · 1d

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Pacific Appliance Group Celebrates 30 years in Hawaii with community giving

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Pacific Appliance Group celebrates nearly 30 years in Hawaii with Black Friday Savings and $30,000 Community Giving Program. Pacific Appliance Group has been helping Hawaii families and businesses find the right appliances since 1997. As the locally owned and operated company prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, it’s marking the milestone with exciting Black Friday savings and a special initiative to give back to the community.

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Leeward Community College Campus turns into 36th annual Discovery Fair of fun and STEAM

Leeward Community College will host its 36th annual Discovery Fair on Saturday, November 7, featuring more than 30 interactive STEAM stations at its Pearl City campus.

Pearl City, HI · 1d

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Oʻahu Native Named New Junior Achievement CEO!

Congratulations to Burg, the new president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi! She brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a passion for preparing Hawaiʻi’s next generation for success!

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Men's Golf Surges Up Leaderboard Before Darkness Suspends Play At Pearl At Kalauao

'AIEA, O'ahu – The University of Hawai'i men's golf team caught fire in the afternoon session, climbing into a tie for third place at 13-over par before darkness suspended the second round of the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational on Wednesday. The 18-team field completed the opening 18 holes in...

Aiea, HI · 2d

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On The Road: Wyatt Ho-Williams of Saint Damien

This week’s On the Road segment on Cover2: Hawaii High School Football Weekly heads to Saint Damien to catch up with senior quarterback and wide receiver Wyatt Ho-Williams. Ho-Williams stepped into the role of quarterback last weekend for the Monarchs helping his team claim a 4th straight DI ILH championship. During the feature, Ho-Williams discusses […]

Honolulu, HI · 17h

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Trujillo’s passion, energy fuels Hawaii basketball ahead of 60th Rainbow Classic

The University of Hawaiʻi men’s basketball team will look to build on the momentum of its dramatic season-opening victory when the Rainbow Warriors host the 60th Rainbow Classic beginning Friday at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Hawaiʻi opened its 2026-27 campaign Monday with a thrilling victory over Seattle, highlighted by newcomer Jaden Matingou’s game-winning […]

Honolulu, HI · 22h

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Rainbow Wahine sweep Nevada in series opener

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawai’i women’s volleyball team opened its final homestand of the 2026 regular season with a sweep over Nevada Thursday night at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The Rainbow Wahine claimed a 25-18, 25-20, 25-15 victory, improving to 20-4 overall and maintaining...

Honolulu, HI · 15h

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Volleyball Sweeps Past HPU in Penultimate Match

HONOLULU – The Chaminade University women's volleyball team got one of their most balanced offensive displays on Wednesday, defeating crosstown rival Hawai'i Pacific University in straight sets, 25-22, 25-21, 25-15, at McCabe Gymnasium. Seven Silverswords tallied at least four kills in their second-to-final match of the 2026 season, which...

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Culinary Institute of America honors influential, industry-changing Chef Roy Yamaguchi

Culinary Institute of America recently honored Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi with dedication in October of the Yamaguchi Family Lānai at its New York campus. Yamaguchi also is one of the founding members of the Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine movement and serves as executive director of Culinary Institute...

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Rainbow Wahine volleyball returns to open homestand as Victoria Leyva reaches career milestone

The University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team returns to Manoa this week for a four-match homestand, looking to maintain its lead atop the Mountain West standings following its first loss in more than a month. The Rainbow Wahine (19-4, 11-1 Mountain West) had their 11-match winning streak snapped Saturday in a series split at UC […]