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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 1h
Body of missing swimmer recovered in Makaha #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Body of missing swimmer recovered in Makaha
The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a report of a swimmer in distress in Makaha early Saturday morning.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 3h
Man rescued after falling at Pipiwai Trail #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Man rescued after falling at Pipiwai Trail
At around 2:30 p.m., it was reported to the Maui Fire Department that a hiker had fallen, hit his head and was partially conscious.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 5h
Kauai County answers frequently asked DMV services questions after Kapule building fire #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Kauai County answers frequently asked DMV services questions after Kapule building fire
Kauai County addressed frequently asked questions about Division of Motor Vehicles services as restoration efforts continue after the Kapule Building fire.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 7h
Broadway, Disney legend Lea Salonga on Hollywood Star, Forgotten Island and return to Honolulu #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Broadway, Disney legend Lea Salonga on Hollywood Star, Forgotten Island and return to Honolulu
The Filipino actress and singer says to expect a lot of musical theater and Stephen Sondheim, favorites from Miss Saigon, Les Misérables and Disney, and songs from princesses she never voiced.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 13h
An 84-year-old woman was pronounced dead after her vehicle fell from a high-rise parking garage Friday afternoon. 🔗: www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/10/wo… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 16h
Before the first serve, we’re calling a TIME OUT… for your health. Hawaiʻi Pacific Health shares simple tips to help you and your ʻohana live a healthier Hawaiʻi.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 17h
Body camera footage released Friday shows the events leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Ocean View on Wednesday. 🔗: www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/10/ha… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 17h
Mixed reaction from Maui residents over police chief stripped of police powers #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Mixed reaction from Maui residents over police chief stripped of police powers
Some are still stunned over Maui Police Chief John Pelletier being stripped of his police powers and Pelletier blaming Mayor Richard Bissen for it.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 19h
Kauai’s Hawaiian salt makers seek help restoring harvest area #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Kauai’s Hawaiian salt makers seek help restoring harvest area
Hurricane Lowell completely changed the area, likely causing lasting impacts.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 20h
As UH prepares to face Arizona State, we look back at the 2006 Hawaiʻi Bowl: record-setting performances by Colt Brennan and Jason Rivers, and a win that set the stage for an undefeated 2007 season. www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/09/uh… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 21h
A woman in her 80s was pronounced dead after a vehicle fell from a high-rise parking garage in downtown Honolulu Friday afternoon. 🔗 www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/10/wo… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 21h
Woman completes Maui Nui challenge after more than 25 hours of swimming #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Woman completes Maui Nui challenge after more than 25 hours of swimming
Terri Dietz became one of only three people known to have completed the Maui Nui challenge.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 23h
LIVE: Maui police chief speaks out after commission places him on paid leave #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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LIVE: Maui police chief speaks out after commission places him on paid leave
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier is speaking out after the commission placed him on paid leave amid an independent investigation into the dissolved Criminal Intelligence Unit.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
West Oahu residents say their frustrations over Hawaiian Electric’s reliability go beyond recent storms and want clearer answers about everyday outages. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/09/we… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
Dept. of Health confirms eighth travel-related dengue virus case on Oahu #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Dept. of Health confirms eighth travel-related dengue virus case on Oahu
Of the eight dengue cases reported in Hawaii in 2026, all have involved travel to Pacific Island countries and territories.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
Panama earthquake poses no tsunami threat to Hawaii #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Panama earthquake poses no tsunami threat to Hawaii
The earthquake hit Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:56 a.m.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
Coast Guard medevacs sick cargo ship crew member 86 miles off Hawaii #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Coast Guard medevacs sick cargo ship crew member 86 miles off Hawaii
The Coast Guard medevaced a sick 55-year-old cargo ship crew member about 86 miles off Hawaii Island and flew him to Hilo for medical care.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
First Alert Forecast: Trade winds and drier conditions expected through the weekend #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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First Alert Forecast: Trade winds and drier conditions expected through the weekend
This will be a drier trade wind pattern but, windward and mauka showers should return in the overnight to early morning hours.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
Clembert Kaneholani, 39, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Officer Suzanne O in Pāʻia last August. 🔗: www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/09/ma… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
Federal disaster aid on the way as Hawaii faces more storm, wildfire risks #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Federal disaster aid on the way as Hawaii faces more storm, wildfire risks
Under the declarations, FEMA will cover at least a big chunk of eligible costs, with the state and counties responsible for the remaining costs.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
Heavy rain floods Kamehameha Highway on Oahu’s North Shore #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Heavy rain floods Kamehameha Highway on Oahu’s North Shore
The downpours created a river that sent gravel from a private, unpaved access road onto the highway, which independent crews spent trying to clear from the roadway with heavy machinery.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
Rainbow Wahine to face San Jose State in Mountain West clash #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Rainbow Wahine to face San Jose State in Mountain West clash
The University of Hawaii volleyball team is on a roll.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
The man accused of killing a Maui police officer last year has been found guilty of first-degree murder. 🔗 www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/09/ma… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 09/10/2026
Billy V Live: Musician Troy Fernandez on his latest music #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Billy V Live: Musician Troy Fernandez on his latest music
Billy V brings you the latest in Hawaii entertainment news! With exclusive interviews from local musicians, and so much more!
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
First Alert Forecast: Flash Flood Warning issued for Oahu #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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First Alert Forecast: Flash Flood Warning issued for Oahu
A flash flooding threat persists for Kauai this morning and Oahu through this afternoon, with comparatively few showers expected elsewhere.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
State to test voting equipment ahead of general election #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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State to test voting equipment ahead of general election
This logic and accuracy test is conducted to ensure that all voting and vote-counting equipment is programmed correctly and counts votes accurately prior to the Nov. 3 election.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
Honolulu police investigate attempted murder after man arrives at hospital with gunshot wound #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Honolulu police investigate attempted murder after man arrives at hospital with gunshot wound
Police said the 31-year-old arrived at Queen’s from Ewa Beach on Tuesday at 4:53 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the torso.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
Trump approves disaster declarations for Hawaii after Hurricanes Lala and Lowell #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Trump approves disaster declarations for Hawaii after Hurricanes Lala and Lowell
The declarations will help communities across Hawaii impacted by Hurricanes Lala and Lowell recover.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
The good times continue to roll for the University of Hawaii soccer team after defender Piper Bertani, freshman Olivia Dianda and fellow defender Laule’a Ah Mook Sang scored in the 'Bow's shut-out victory against Nevada.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Ocean View #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Ocean View
According to the Hawaii Police Department, an officer was injured and the suspect was shot and killed.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday as the Maui Police Commission investigates his oversight of the department’s Criminal Intelligence. www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/08/ma… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
Some summit trails closed as Kilauea activity continues #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Some summit trails closed as Kilauea activity continues
Increased inflation and seismicity prompted closures of 1.3 miles of trails near Kīlauea’s summit as scientists warned of rockfall risk and possible renewed lava fountains.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
BREAKING NEWS: Maui Police Chief John Pelletier was placed on paid leave as the commission investigates his oversight of the now-dissolved Criminal Intelligence Unit. www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/08/ma… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
Heavy rain could trigger flash flooding on Oahu, Kauai, Niihau through Thursday #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Heavy rain could trigger flash flooding on Oahu, Kauai, Niihau through Thursday
The heaviest rain is anticipated from around sunrise Thursday through Thursday evening focused mainly over Kauai and Oahu.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
Here’s who gets the start as the Rainbow Wahine take on Nevada! Check out tonight’s First Hawaiian Bank Starting Lineup and get ready for kickoff!
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 08/10/2026
First Alert Forecast: Wet Weather on the Way #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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First Alert Forecast: Wet Weather on the Way
Low pressure developing to our north will turn our light winds southerly on Wednesday. Land/sea breezes will develop and interior sections will see some pop-up showers. By Wednesday night, deep southerly winds will bring potential for flooding rainfall and isolated thunderstorms through at least Thursday. Oahu and Kauai are likely to get the most of the wet weather with Maui County a close second. Don’t be surprised if the National Weather Service puts up a Flood Watch sometime Wednesday.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
Hawaii man shot, killed by police near Las Vegas #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Hawaii man shot, killed by police near Las Vegas
Ropati Tauiliili died in Officer Involved Shooting near Las Vegas nearly three decades after he was sentenced in connection with an Oahu man's death.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
Covering the Cost: The cost of health insurance plans and Medicare #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Covering the Cost: The cost of health insurance plans and Medicare
Annalisa Burgos talks with health insurance and Medicare expert Martha Khlopin, about what you need to know when enrolling in a health plan and shifting from employer-paid insurance to Medicare.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
Police investigate possible arson in Waikiki #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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Police investigate possible arson in Waikiki
No injuries were reported.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
First Alert Forecast: Flood Watch posted for Kauai and Oahu, heavy rain expected tonight and tomorrow #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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First Alert Forecast: Flood Watch posted for Kauai and Oahu, heavy rain expected tonight and tomorrow
A FLOOD WATCH will go into effect tonight through Thursday afternoon for Kauai and Oahu.
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
The state of Hawaii is preparing to install potentially hundreds of surveillance cameras on several islands, raising privacy concerns over how the technology could be used. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/07/dl… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
The fate of the man accused of killing a Maui police officer last year is now in the hands of 12 jurors. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/07/ka… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
A tour company that started building a zip line in Laie without the city’s permission is trying again to win over its critics. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/07/ci… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
While U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda declined to appear on Spotlight Now, her challenger, state Sen. Brenton Awa, argued that his Republican affiliation would be a tremendous asset to Hawaii. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/06/li… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
Hawaii 2nd Congressional District candidates Brenton Awa and Jill Tokuda offer different paths to address housing affordability, but both agree the military must play a key role. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/07/2n… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Auana production is looking for hula dancers to join its cast. Find out more here ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/07/ci… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
A Maui man has pleaded guilty to mailing large amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine from California to Maui. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/07/ma… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
The University of Hawaii soccer team returns to action this week, hosting Mountain West rivals Nevada and UTEP on K5 after a week off. ⚽⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/07/ra… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
More than 10,000 gallons of wastewater spilled on Lanai today after a leak in an underground force main. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/10/07/mo… 
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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 07/10/2026
More than 10K gallons of wastewater spill on Lanai #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
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More than 10K gallons of wastewater spill on Lanai
Officials said no wastewater entered state waters, drainage ditches or other surface waters.
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