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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 2m
Kauai officials urge public to avoid ocean activities amid brown water advisories #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Kauai officials urge public to avoid ocean activities amid brown water advisories
The Hawaii State Department of Health Clean Water Branch has issued multiple brown water advisories throughout the island.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 2h
Flash flood warning triggers Kauai school, highway closures #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Flash flood warning triggers Kauai school, highway closures
Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei Bridge remains closed due to floodwaters. Crews with the Hawaii Department of Transportation are on scene. 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 3h
More than 2,000 pounds of locally grown pineapple is making its way into Oahu public school cafeterias as part of a statewide push to serve more fresh, local ingredients to students. 🍍⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/ha…
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 4h
It's election season! Spotlight Now is taking your questions for upcoming discussions with Maui Mayor Richard Bissen and State Senator Brenton Awa who is running for Congress. Write your questions in the comment section or email us at SpotlightNow@HawaiiNewsNow.com
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 11h
A federal judge has eased travel restrictions for a Washington man accused of throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/ju… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 12h
Hawaii is joining a 44-state settlement with Labcorp over a massive data breach that exposed the personal and health information of more than 17,000 local patients. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/ha… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 12h
The NBA is back on Oahu as the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors open their preseason training camps ahead of Sunday’s matchup. 🏀⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/nb… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 13h
Weeks after Hurricane Lowell slashed visitor arrivals in half, South Kauaʻi business owners are leaning on online sales and local support as foot traffic slowly begins to return. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/so…
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 13h
Honolulu police have arrested two more teenagers in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Halawa. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/2-… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 14h
A Honolulu jury awarded former HTA executive Isaac Choy more than $500,000 after finding Gov. Josh Green’s chief of staff liable for illegally firing him in retaliation for whistleblowing. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/fi… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 15h
Three weeks after Hurricane Lowell devastated parts of Kauai, county crews are finally able to access remote communities on the island’s North Shore to help clear debris from homes. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/ka… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 15h
Starting Oct. 1, Oahu residents with curbside pickup can toss food scraps into their green carts as the city expands its G.R.O.W. composting program islandwide. 💚 ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/oa… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 16h
Hawaiian Airlines is rolling out sweeping upgrades, including luxury lie-flat suites, new premium cabins, airport lounges, and fleet changes under parent company Alaska Air Group.✈️⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/ha… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 17h
Crews have finally begun clearing rotting food from inside the collapsed Happy Days restaurant in Kaimuki after neighbors raised weeks of odor and pest concerns. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/cr… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 17h
Foodland is expanding its Dillingham footprint with plans to open a brand-new, 27,000-square-foot supermarket at Kapālama Kai in 2028. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/fo… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 18h
HECO to deploy drones for wildfire risk inspections across Maui, Lanai #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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HECO to deploy drones for wildfire risk inspections across Maui, Lanai
Inspections are scheduled to begin Thursday, Oct. 1, and continue through the end of the month.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 18h
A shuttle program aimed at supporting North Shore businesses will continue through the end of the year. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/30/no… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 20h
Moped rider, 57, succumbs to injuries from Ewa Beach collision #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Moped rider, 57, succumbs to injuries from Ewa Beach collision
According to the Honolulu Police Department, the moped rider ran a red light at the intersection of Fort Weaver and Renton Roads, on Sept. 1.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 22h
Police identify 18-year-old victim in fatal Lahaina crash #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Police identify 18-year-old victim in fatal Lahaina crash
The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Manuel Olivas of Lahaina.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Repeated storms underscore flood mitigation needs on Big Island #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Repeated storms underscore flood mitigation needs on Big Island
Some residents say now is the time for infrastructure improvements.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Rising fuel costs prompt spike in Hawaii grocery prices #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Rising fuel costs prompt spike in Hawaii grocery prices
Surging fuel and air cargo expenses are driving up shipping costs, pushing Hawaii grocery bills even higher across the islands.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
First Alert Forecast: Increasing showers from Nolo expected through Thursday, mainly for the west end of the state #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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First Alert Forecast: Increasing showers from Nolo expected through Thursday, mainly for the west end of the state
First Alert Forecast: Increasing showers from Nolo expected through Thursday, mainly for the west end of the state
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
During the investigation into the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Thomas Malone in Kailua on Saturday, detectives identified a 24-year-old woman as the suspect. Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for the full story.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Lanakila Pacific Kitchen is bringing back its annual holiday meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/29/la… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Former Rainbow Warrior All-American Kolby Kanetake is back at his alma mater to bolster defense as an assistant coach for the Rainbow Wahine. 🏐🌈 www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/29/fo… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Maui officials credit swift emergency response and a recent wildfire mitigation project that cleared tons of waste for protecting homes and lives during the hurricane-fueled Olowalu brush fire. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/29/co… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Hawaii health officials are on high alert as cychlorphine—a deadly synthetic opioid up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl—causes fatal overdoses across the mainland. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/29/ne… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Ward Village has broken ground on two new residential towers, marking the next phase of development in the 60-acre master-planned neighborhood. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/29/wa… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
New free UH program “Direct to UH” streamlines college applications for Hawaii seniors #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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New free UH program “Direct to UH” streamlines college applications for Hawaii seniors
A new initiative from the University of Hawaii is streamlining the path to higher education for local high school students.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Hawaii County is asking residents and businesses to report property damage from the recent storm system. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/29/ha… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Elderly woman unharmed after crashing through wall at Waialae-Kahala post office #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Elderly woman unharmed after crashing through wall at Waialae-Kahala post office
According to a witness, the driver accidentally put her vehicle in drive instead of reverse.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Honolulu police are asking for photos and video after a 30-year-old man was fatally shot in the Kailua Target parking lot Saturday night. www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/29/hp… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 29/09/2026
Four swimmers airlifted to safety from rough waters off Hawaii Island #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Four swimmers airlifted to safety from rough waters off Hawaii Island
Four swimmers were airlifted to safety Saturday after getting caught in powerful storm surf off Kehena Beach on Hawaii Island.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 28/09/2026
Rainbow Warriors defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman has spent decades around the game, finding success at every level. #TheLongGamePodcast #HawaiiNewsNow #DennisThurman #UniversityofHawaii #UH #RainbowWarriors #HawaiiFootball #GoBows #CollegeFootball #USC #DallasCowboys #NFL #Hawaii
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 28/09/2026
Motorcyclist dies weeks after critical Hwy 137 crash in Pahoa #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Motorcyclist dies weeks after critical Hwy 137 crash in Pahoa
He has been identified as 53-year-old Joe McDonald of Pahoa.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 28/09/2026
More than 1,000 Aloha Stadium memories now available to stream online #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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More than 1,000 Aloha Stadium memories now available to stream online
Through an ongoing collaboration between the Stadium Authority and the Department of Accounting and General Services’ (DAGS) Hawaii State Archives, the collection has been digitized and made available to the community.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 28/09/2026
First Alert Forecast: Hurricane Nolo strengthens as it slowly moves away from the state, local winds expected to ease today #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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First Alert Forecast: Hurricane Nolo strengthens as it slowly moves away from the state, local winds expected to ease today
A band of moisture presently on the NE side of Hurricane Nolo extends southeastward into the deep tropics.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 28/09/2026
Hurricane Nolo close to category 5 intensity, on track away from main Hawaiian islands #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Hurricane Nolo close to category 5 intensity, on track away from main Hawaiian islands
Nolo is expected to turn toward the northwest on a track that should keep it west of Niihau and Kauai.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 28/09/2026
4 Lahaina campuses closed as most Maui, Hawaii Island schools reopen #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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4 Lahaina campuses closed as most Maui, Hawaii Island schools reopen
Four Lahaina schools will remain closed Monday due to ongoing power outages, uncertainty surrounding the nearby Olowalu brush fire and concerns about reliable water service at the campuses.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 28/09/2026
First Alert Forecast: Winds ease as Nolo moves away, more showers midweek #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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First Alert Forecast: Winds ease as Nolo moves away, more showers midweek
A band of moisture trailing the hurricane could move in from the south around Wednesday.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 28/09/2026
HECO activates Public Safety Power Shutoff in Maui, crews respond to storm-related outages #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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HECO activates Public Safety Power Shutoff in Maui, crews respond to storm-related outages
Hawaiian Electric has activated its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program and proactively shut off power in Pukalani, Maui, due to high exposure to wildfire risk.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 28/09/2026
Brush fire extinguished near Pulehu, Hansen roads on Maui #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Brush fire extinguished near Pulehu, Hansen roads on Maui
The Maui Emergency Management Agency said the fire was reported around 12:35 p.m. near Pulehu Road and Hansen Road.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 27/09/2026
Hawaii County shifts to damage assessment as Hurricane Nolo moves away #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Hawaii County shifts to damage assessment as Hurricane Nolo moves away
Mayor Kimo Alameda said flooding remains the county’s biggest concern, especially in Kau, where some roads were closed after heavy rain overnight.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 27/09/2026
Crews battle Maui wildfire after blaze forces evacuations in Olowalu #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Crews battle Maui wildfire after blaze forces evacuations in Olowalu
At 10:30 p.m., the state Department of Transportation said Honoapiilani Highway between N. Kihei Road and Olowalu has reopened.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 27/09/2026
Honolulu police have opened a murder investigation and are searching for a wanted suspect after a 30-year-old man was fatally shot in the Kailua Target parking lot last night. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/27/hp… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 27/09/2026
Hawaii County is moving into damage assessment mode as Hurricane Nolo tracks away from the island. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/27/ha… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 27/09/2026
Hurricane Nolo slightly stronger as it moves west, south of Hawaiian Islands #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Hurricane Nolo slightly stronger as it moves west, south of Hawaiian Islands
A turn toward the northwest is expected by tonight, with this general motion continuing through Tuesday.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 27/09/2026
Three juveniles were arrested after reports of gunfire in Waikiki late last night. ⬇️
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3 juveniles arrested after shots fired in Waikiki
Responding officers found evidence of a shooting, including damage to nearby property.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 27/09/2026
HECO monitors wildfire risk conditions, crews standing by to respond to storm-related outages #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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HECO monitors wildfire risk conditions, crews standing by to respond to storm-related outages
A Public Safety Power Shutoff watch is in effect as Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor conditions from Hurricane Nolo as it moves west.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 27/09/2026
What fueled tonight’s performance? We’re going inside the match with highlights and reaction in the Island Energy Post Game Report.
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