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Toyota recalls 400,000 hybrids worldwide

This morning Toyota recalled more than 400,000 hybrids worldwide, including the 2010 Prius.... More>>

Patti's Chinese Kitchen to close after 43 years

Another long-time eatery is shutting its doors. Owners of Patti's Chinese Kitchen says their one and only Pearlridge location will close on February 28.... More>>

Driver indicted in alleged drunken driving crash that killed baby

There's a fresh push in the capitol to crack down on drunk drivers, inspired by a baby girl. The toddler from... More>>

Worker union says 400 people may be laid off

Hawaii's largest government worker union says up to 400 people could be on the chopping block and... More>>

Do my job: Steph swaps jobs with Alika Smith

I've done the job of a Warrior and even a mixed martial arts champion. Now, I'm stepping into the shoes... More>>

Most Maui homes selling for under $500,000

More than half of the homes that went to closing in January, sold for less than $500,000, the Realtors... More>>

Mayoral candidates need name recognition help

One week into the campaign season and while no one can officially file to run for mayor of Honolulu, five candidates are eager... More>>

Veteran wants bill for year-round flag-raising

Harold Alejandro fought nine months in Iraq and Kuwait between 2005 and 2006. In 2010 he's fighting another... More>>

Elderly beating victim still nursing injuries as suspect goes to court

A teen accused of savagely beating an elderly woman in Leeward Oahu made his first court appearance... More>>

Men safe after boat sinks on Maui

Five men are safe and sound after a whale watching trip ended with their boat sinking off Maui. The men... More>>

Crew flees to life rafts after vessel catches fire

The US Coast Guard says the 28 crew members of a fishing vessel that caught fire 900 miles southwest... More>>

Hawaii jobless claims decline

Weekly claims for unemployment benefits fell below 19,000 for the last week of January, the Hawaii... More>>

Mayor Fasi memorial service set for March 3rd

Mayor Mufi Hannemann announced Monday that the City and the family of the late Honolulu Mayor... More>>

Maui artist benefits from scholarship

The grand opening of Maui Mall's new Whole Foods market is less than three weeks away. And Lanakila... More>>

Trash service disrupted in Kihei, trash to be collected Tuesday

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, announced... More>>

Toyota to announce Prius fix

Toyota is on the verge of announcing its next big fix. The... More>>

Police officer's brother in critical condition after motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist was in critical condition with a head injury, after a crash on the H-1 Freeway Sunday afternoon. It happened on the east-bound side near the University off-ramp... More>>

One dead after rental car goes off cliff, bursts into flames

One person is dead after a rental car plunged off a cliff and burst into flames in Leeward Oahu Saturday night. A passer-by reported seeing More>>

Broken pipe causes 'super' headaches

Crews have fixed a broken water pipe in the Wahiawa town area on Sunday. Water has also been restored to all affected businesses. The Board of More>>

Man pinned under van at construction site

A man is hospitalized after being pinned underneath a van that crashed. It happened at a construction site on Skyview Loop in the... More>>

Honolulu historian Bob Dye passes away

A man who's been recording, reporting, and promoting Honolulu's history for the past 50 years has died. Bob Dye passed away late Friday night... More>>

Toyota Hawaii dealers begin fixing faulty gas pedals

Safety. That's what Hawaii Toyota dealers say comes first after a massive nationwide recall of some of its vehicles, all involving sticky gas More>>

Documents show Fasi initiated Honolulu Marathon

Documents hidden away for decades in the offices of the Honolulu Marathon indicate former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi is the founding father of the race. The first Honolulu Marathon... More>>

General Manager Rick Blangiardi remembers Heftel

General Manager of Hawaii News Now, Rick Blandgiardi remembers former congressman and broadcast pioneer... More>>

Somber memorial held for hit-and-run victim

A somber memorial was held Friday to honor a young woman who died at a McDonald's drive-thru.  About 30 of Raelynn Adam's friends and family... More>>

Former Hawaii Congressman Cec Heftel dies

Cecil Lendau Heftel was born in Chicago, September 30, 1924. His legacy in Hawaii began in the 60s when he started Heftel Broadcasting... More>>

Hawaiian Airlines flies out of 2009 in the black

Hawaiian Holdings Inc., the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, has posted a profit for the fourth... More>>

Leaders react to the passing of Cec Heftel

Hawaii's leaders react to the passing of former Congressman and broadcaster Cec Heftel. Heftel died Thursday... More>>

Grounded ship freed off Barbers Point

Tugboats successfully freed a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel which had run around near the entrance... More>>

10 smartphone apps to help you get ahead

How to succeed in business? There's an app for that. If you want to be in career-competitive mode while mobile, here are 10 of our favorite applications for your smartphone. More>>

Toyota's president apologizes for massive recalls

Early Friday morning Toyota's president apologized for the massive global recalls over sticking gas pedals.... More>>

Fasi remembered as rail champion

Even as Mayor Hannemann pushes forward with rail transit today he's following in Frank Fasi's steps. Fasi... More>>

Aloha, Mayor Fasi

Driver accused of killing woman at McDonald's drive-thru now charged with manslaughter

Prosecutors on Thursday went before an Oahu grand jury and secured a more serious charge against the... More>>

Mayor Frank Fasi stories, from bulldozers to planters

Mayor Frank Fasi was a man of strong words, who always stuck by them. That's how friends remember ... More>>