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Attempted kidnapping rattles Diamond Head neighborhood
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Attempted kidnapping rattles Diamond Head neighborhood

A 23-year-old man was arrested following an attempted kidnapping of two women near Diamond Head in Honolulu on Monday.

Oct 28, 2026

by Josslyn Rose

Need2Know: Oʻahu shelters open, public transportation services continue for now
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Need2Know: Oʻahu shelters open, public transportation services continue for now

Here's what to know about shelters and public transportation as the islands brace for flash flooding.

Oct 28, 2026

by Carley Matsumura

NWS raises flash flood risk for Oʻahu, Maui through Wednesday
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NWS raises flash flood risk for Oʻahu, Maui through Wednesday

Deep tropical moisture moving toward Hawaii starting Tuesday afternoon is set to increase the risk of flash flooding through Wednesday, October 28, with Oʻahu and Maui County facing the highest danger.

Oct 27, 2026

by Sandy Harjo Livingston

Koko Crater Stables tenant told to vacate
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Koko Crater Stables tenant told to vacate

The City has ordered Aloha Riding Lessons to vacate the Koko Crater Stables by January 15, 2027, prompting concerns from local residents about the loss of a community asset.

Oct 28, 2026

by Bryce Moore

Team Rubicon focuses on Maui mitigation work amid hurricane season
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Team Rubicon focuses on Maui mitigation work amid hurricane season

As hurricane season continues, recovery and mitigation work from Hurricane Lala, which impacted the islands in August, is still underway on Maui.

Oct 28, 2026

by Carley Matsumura

Big Island public schools serve 8,000 pounds of local beef in lunches
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Big Island public schools serve 8,000 pounds of local beef in lunches

Public schools on Hawaii's Big Island have begun serving more locally raised beef through a new partnership with Parker Ranch.

Oct 28, 2026

by Trent Unebasami

Judge denies Maui police lieutenant's release request for second time
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Judge denies Maui police lieutenant's release request for second time

A federal judge denied bail for former Maui police official Michael Vaituulala, who faces bribery and fraud charges related to protecting illegal operations.

Oct 28, 2026

by Jill Kuramoto

Multiple October traffic fatalities, crashes on Oʻahu roads ahead of holiday season
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Multiple October traffic fatalities, crashes on Oʻahu roads ahead of holiday season

In October, there have been four traffic fatalities and several crashes including, most recently, a critical crash involving a moped in the Kalihi area on Monday.

Oct 28, 2026

by Carley Matsumura

How to experience Hawaiʻi's war tourism
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How to experience Hawaiʻi's war tourism

Explore Hawaiʻi’s World War II history through memorials, museums and historic sites, as Honolulu earns national recognition for its role in the war.

Oct 28, 2026

by Sandy Harjo Livingston

Global teal campaign brings Alzheimer's awareness to iconic Hawaiʻi buildings
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Global teal campaign brings Alzheimer's awareness to iconic Hawaiʻi buildings

Several Hawaii landmarks, including Honolulu Hale and the Hawaiki Tower, are scheduled to be illuminated in teal during early November as part of a global campaign to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease.

Oct 27, 2026

by Sandy Harjo Livingston

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