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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 18m

The public is invited to a celebration honoring the legacy of Kumu Hula Auntie Carolee Nishi.

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YMCA to honor legacy of Hawaiian music legend

The free event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nuuanu YMCA.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 48m

Day two of the 2025 Native Hawaiian Convention brought insightful discussion and entertainment on Wednesday.

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‘Something is wrong’: Former governor calls on Hawaiians to unite in civic action

Day two of the 2025 Native Hawaiian Convention brought insightful discussion and entertainment on Wednesday.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 1h

“I smelled smoke. I looked in the sky, and yeah, it looked kinda smoky out here,” Yamaguchi said. “We both came out of the unit, and that’s when we saw the unit pretty much engulfed in flames, real fast.”

HFD determines Nanakuli residential fire was incendiary; over $700K in estimated loss

The fire occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday at 87-2146 Helelua Place.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 1h

Clothing and household items are among the hundreds of free goods at a giveaway hosted for wildfire survivors and those in need on Maui.

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Na Kiai O Maui to host clothing and furniture giveaway in Kahului

Community members are reminded to bring their own bags or containers and arrive early as supplies are limited.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 2h

Keep politics out of our paychecks. That’s the message federal workers have for Congress still deadlocked over a spending bill that has shut down the government for more than a week.

Keep politics out of our paychecks: Federal workers call on Congress to reopen government

The shutdown has tens of thousands of federal workers and military families in Hawaii worried about their ability to pay for basic needs.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 2h

A circuit court judge delivered a significant victory to Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Tuesday, ordering him dropped from two of the three counts in the wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan.

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Judge drops mayor from key claims in ex Honolulu police chief’s wrongful termination lawsuit

On Tuesday, a circuit court judge dropped Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi from a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Honolulu Police Chief Arthur "Joe" Logan.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 2h

City leaders and fire officials gathered to share important battery safety tips during Fire Prevention Week.

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Fire Prevention Week 2025 reminds public how to minimize fire risk in their own home

This years theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home” is centered around charging personal electronic devices with lithium-ion batteries safely.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 3h

It was reported that a male hiker in his 60s became ill and was unable to descend the trail on his own.

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Hiker airlifted off Diamond Head Crater Trail

At 7:43 a.m. firefighters arrived and ascended the trail on foot. The second-arriving unit secured a nearby landing zone to prepare for air operations.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 4h

The Maui Police Department has announced the promotion of Joy Medeiros to the rank of Assistant Chief, scheduled to take effect on Friday.

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Maui police officer to become first woman to serve as department’s Assistant Chief

The Maui Police Department has announced the promotion of Joy Medeiros to the rank of Assistant Chief, scheduled to take effect on Friday.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 5h

A rubbish fire at a trash disposal plant, H-Power, is under investigation Wednesday afternoon.

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Firefighters extinguish fire at trash disposal plant

A rubbish fire at a trash disposal plant, H-Power, is under investigation Wednesday afternoon.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 5h

The Honolulu District Courthouse will be closed on Wednesday for unscheduled air conditioning repairs.

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Honolulu District Courthouse closes temporarily for unscheduled repairs

Court hearings scheduled for Wednesday are being rescheduled to the next available date.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 7h

Complex issues take forefront in discussions at Native Hawaiian Convention #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews

Complex issues take forefront in discussions at Native Hawaiian Convention

The annual event began with a video presentation featuring Native Hawaiians who had moved away from the islands and built a life on the mainland.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 9h

First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected to persist through Friday #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews

First Alert Forecast: Light winds with spotty showers expected to persist through Friday

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 11h

Suspect accused of assaulting Honolulu police officer during prisoner transport #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews

Suspect accused of assaulting Honolulu police officer during prisoner transport

Details on the alleged injuries the officer sustained have not been released.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 13h

HFD determines Nanakuli residential fire was incendiary; over $700K in estimated damages #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews

HFD determines Nanakuli residential fire was incendiary; over $700K in estimated damages

The fire occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday at 87-2146 Helelua Place.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 14h

Nearly 80 temporary holiday positions are available at post offices throughout Hawaii.

These seasonal positions run from Nov. 15 to Dec 26, 2025, with a pay rate of $20.59 per hour.

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Spread holiday cheer as Santa’s elf: USPS Hiring for the Holidays

The Postal Service is looking to fill nearly 80 temporary holiday positions with eager elves in post offices throughout Hawaii.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 20h

The first-ever Na Pua Mele o Hawaii Song Contest is looking to find the state’s best high school vocalist.

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Calling all high school singers! First-ever Na Pua Mele o Hawaii Song Contest with amazing prizes

The first-ever Na Pua Mele o Hawaii Song Contest is looking to find the state’s best high school vocalist.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 21h

A case of mumps is prompting a closure of Harold H. Higashihara Park for sanitation.

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Mumps case prompts closure of Kailua-Kona park for sanitation

A case of mumps is prompting a closure of Harold H. Higashihara Park for sanitation.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 21h

On the night of Sept. 21, Brian Gatdula was heading home from his job as a TheHandi-Van driver, when he witnessed a crash on the H-1 freeway near Pearl City. The 35-year-old stopped to help, but then he and three others, were struck by another car.

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‘I thought I was going to die,’ Good Samaritan loses leg after trying to aid crash victim

After stopping on the side of the road to render aid after a crash on the H-1 freeway, 35-year-old Brian Gatdula was struck by a car himself, and ended up losing his right leg.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 21h

After two years focused on residential neighborhoods, Maui County has begun making crucial decisions that clear the way for Front Street building owners to apply for permits, marking a breakthrough for rebuilding Lahaina’s commercial heart.

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