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3 women fall 60 ft. into ravine on Maui while driving

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:00 EDT

Three women in a vehicle traveling to Wailuku on Hana Highway went off the side of the road and ended up 60 ft. below in a ravine Tuesday night.

Transit officials unveil new stations

Rick Daysog — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:55:00 EDT

More open space, a smaller structure and a Hawaiian sense of place. That's the new look of the rail stations planned along the city's $5.3 billion mass transit line, which transit officials say will

Kalihi home damaged by fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:44:00 EDT

Four people are homeless after a fire destroyed their Kalihi home Tuesday afternoon.

EXCLUSIVE: OCCC guard dies alone at post after delay in getting him help

Keoki Kerr — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:43:00 EDT

A veteran Oahu Community Correctional Center sergeant died on the job Saturday night after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest, and prisons officials were delayed in getting him medical treatment because they couldn't find the key to get to his secured post.

Adults can be sued for underage drinking on their property

Mileka Lincoln — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:37:00 EDT

Hawai'i's social host liability law is in the spotlight after a deadly crash in Makaha involving underage teens who were allegedly drinking at a home nearby beforehand. Not only is it illegal to give alcohol to minors, but here in Hawai'i – adults can be sued for giving alcohol to anyone under 21 and they in turn, damage property or hurt or kill someone.

Chinatown bakery owner alarmed by gunman caught on camera

Lisa Kubota — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:37:00 EDT

A Chinatown bakery owner is alarmed by what his surveillance cameras captured. The encounter ...

Homeowners talk about party that preceded fatal crash

Tim Sakahara — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:06:00 EDT

The homeowner says it was a 16th birthday party for his son's coworker's sister. It was supposed be kept to 15-20 people but it quickly became much more than that.

EXCLUSIVE: Leeward night fishermen want relaxed parking rules

Jim Mendoza — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:51:00 EDT

When the sun goes down, beaches up and down the Leeward coast are filled with night fishermen. That's when Ro Domondon catches ulua and other fish that swim close to the shoreline. His son, Jonathan, fishes

Information on unscheduled cane fires sought

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:23:00 EDT

The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety is asking for the public's help in identifying the person or persons involved in the setting of eight unscheduled cane field fires over the last two months.

NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:30:00 EDT

The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...

Four arrested for holding mother, child captive for years

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:34:00 EDT

Four people have been arrested for holding a mother and her child captive for years in Ashland.

According to the charges, the suspects used beatings, threats of death and threats of attacks from pit bulls and large snakes to hold a woman and her child against their will for two years.

14-foot shark bites swimmer at Big Island beach

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:00:00 EDT

A man was bitten by a 14-foot long shark while swimming at Kekahakai State Park's Mahaiula Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii Tuesday afternoon.

TRAFFIC ALERT: H-1 roadwork slows westbound traffic

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:47:00 EDT

Roadwork along the H-1 Freeway is creating traffic delays for westbound commuters Tuesday afternoon.

US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:00 EDT

The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's...

Partners to restore historic Hawaii path

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:16:00 EDT

The National Park Service with the help of state and local partners will spend the summer restoring a historic Hawaii path.

Crews douse another suspicious cane fire on Maui

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:52:00 EDT

Maui firefighters have extinguished what they believe is another intentionally set cane fire.

Plans call for world's tallest rollercoaster at Vegas Strip

Matt Guillermo — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:39:00 EDT

Plans for the world's tallest rollercoaster slated to be built on the Las Vegas Strip are getting reviewed for possible air traffic hazards.

Dying dog holds on to see owner return from deployment

Marshall Stephens — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:35:00 EDT

Kermie, an 11-year-old beagle-lab-chow mix, was diagnosed with oral melanoma just a month after her owner, Eric, was deployed overseas.

MGM, AEG to develop 20K seat Las Vegas Strip arena

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:09:00 EDT

Casino giant MGM Resorts International and entertainment company AEG say they've inked a deal to build a 20,000-seat Las Vegas Strip arena.

Schatz urges TSA PreCheck for interisland flights

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:19:00 EDT

A Hawaii U.S. senator is urging the Transportation Security Administration to expand the agency's PreCheck Program in the state.

Burglar hits home of Hawaii basketball coach

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:54:00 EDT

University of Hawaii basketball coach Gib Arnold says his family is bouncing back from a burglary that included the theft of money and sports memorabilia.

Car accident knocks out power in Kahala overnight

Ian Scheuring — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:18:00 EDT

Crews from the Hawaiian Electric Company are working to restore power to customers in the Kahala area after nearly 175 customers lost power following a car accident late Monday night.

Google spending $7M to fight against child porn

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:22:00 EDT

Google is ramping up efforts to fight child pornography

NASA wants more money to find killer asteroids

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:08:00 EDT

NASA is looking for asteroids big enough to destroy an entire city, and it wants your help finding them.

Chaminade looks to solve feral cat conundrum

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:29:00 EDT

Officials at Chaminade University decided to ban the feeding of feral cats on campus due to safety and ...

State investigating Ko Olina's booting practices

Tim Sakahara — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:43:00 EDT

The Ko Olina Resort is being investigated for its use of the parking boot, however the resorts rules are much different from the parking lots that use the boot in Waikiki.

Driver in deadly Makua Cave crash still not charged

Mileka Lincoln — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:44:00 EDT

The 18-year-old who was driving a pickup truck that crashed near Makua Cave Saturday morning killing one passenger appeared in court today on unrelated charges. Kamealohanakekaiau Wilbur-Delima pled no contest to three counts of driving without a license and not guilty to one count of failing to have motor vehicle insurance in district court Monday afternoon.

Obama: NSA secret data gathering 'transparent'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:39:00 EDT

President Barack Obama defended top secret National Security Agency spying programs as legal in a lengthy interview Monday, and called them transparent - even though they are authorized in secret.

Tesoro Corp. announces sale of Kapolei refinery, local operations

Ian Scheuring — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:15:00 EDT

Tesoro Corporation has sold all of its Hawaii-based interests, including the operation of its 94,000 barrel per day Kapolei refinery and retail gas stations, to a subsidiary of Par Petroleum Corporation, the company announced on Monday.

One year after Lanai purchase, governor calls Ellison's efforts 'terrific'

Keoki Kerr — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:46:00 EDT

A year after software billionaire Larry Ellison purchased the island of Lanai, Gov. Neil Abercrombie praised what he called Ellison's "very successful" first year as owner of the former Pineapple Island.

Farrington auditorium rebuild will go out to bid by year's end

Jim Mendoza — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:18:00 EDT

Students at Farrington High School will report for their first day of classes on August 6, and their auditorium will still be out of commission. "I'm hoping within a year or two that we could get our

Photo of praying Marine and his bride brings collective 'awwws' online

Jennifer Bowen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:59:00 EDT

A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.

She's beauty and she's grace...and she made a televised mistake

Whitley Bonnette — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:54:00 EDT

Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.

GM recalling 194K vehicles

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:22:00 EDT

GM said water can get into an electronic module in the door, causing it to short circuit and catch on fire.

Autopsy reveals Sandy Beach death was accident

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:10:00 EDT

A teenager who was found dead near Sandy Beach in East Oahu died from head injuries caused by blunt-force trauma, according to the Honolulu Medical Examiner's office.

Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:39:00 EDT

Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in...

US Army Pacific posthumously honors US Sen. Inouye

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:36:00 EDT

U.S. Army Pacific is honoring the contributions of Hawaii's late U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye.

Governor signs bill vital to Hawaii's honeybee industry

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:12:00 EDT

Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Monday signed Senate Bill 482 into law to ensure the continued viability of honeybee operations in the state.

Lahaina man dies of fire injuries

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:09:00 EDT

An 84-year-old Lahaina man burned badly in a condominium fire has died.

'Tweet' is now officially a word in the Oxford English Dictionary

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.

Sentencing in Waikiki gas station credit scheme

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:14:00 EDT

A man extradited to Hawaii from California has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in stealing credit card information at Waikiki gas stations.

NSA leaker: 'This country is worth dying for'

Matt Quillen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Edward Snowden, the source of NSA leaks on PRISM and other American surveillance programs, gave answers for nearly two hours in a live online chat with The Guardian Monday.

Schatz wins major labor group endorsement

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:59:00 EDT

A major Hawaii labor union has endorsed U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in his bid to keep his seat.

Search for Jimmy Hoffa continues

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:55:00 EDT

There's another potential clue in the search for missing Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa.

UH medical center donates lab gear to schools

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:41:00 EDT

A program by the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine is helping high school and middle school students get their hands on laboratory equipment that can make their studies more meaningful.

Water main break knocks out service to Pearl City customers

Ian Scheuring — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:14:00 EDT

Eight customers are without power early Monday morning as crews work to complete repairs on a broken 8-inch water main on Noelani Street in Pearl City.

4 survive small plane crash on Maui

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:21:00 EDT

Four people escaped injuries following a small plane crash on Maui, according to Maui Fire Officials.

Nap Nanny infant recliner recalled after deaths

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:13:00 EDT

The deaths of five infants and dozens of injuries or falls have led federal regulators to stop the sales of a popular baby recliner.

Injured hiker airlifted from Maui trail

Ian Scheuring — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:54:00 EDT

A 32-year-old man who fell and broke his right ankle while hiking on Maui was rescued by the Maui Fire Department on Sunday, according to officials.

San Francisco-bound flight returns to Honolulu after mechanical issue

Ian Scheuring — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:45:00 EDT

A United Airlines flight that departed Honolulu for San Francisco at around midnight on Sunday evening returned to Hawaii less than two hours later after because of a mechanical problem, according to an airport official.

Kailua residents of burglarized home go online to fight a rise in crime

Ben Gutierrez — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:05:00 EDT

Sometime on Saturday afternoon, burglars broke into a home in the Olomana subdivision of Kailua. The homeowners said the break-in is not an isolated case.

Witness speaks out after fiery crash near Makua cave kills 1

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:48:00 EDT

One person was killed early Saturday morning in a violent crash near Makua cave.

1 dead, another injured after Hilo crash

Ben Gutierrez — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:23:00 EDT

One person is dead, another injured after a car crash near Hilo.

Flames engulf Hilo home

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:24:00 EDT

Hawaii Island firefighters battled a house fire in Hilo Saturday night. Crews were called to a home on Ainalako Road around 8:45 p.m.. Upon arrival, they found a single-story wooden structure fully

Four teens injured in early morning crash in Kaimuki

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:04:00 EDT

Four teenagers are recovering after being involved in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Kaimuki. Officials say around 1 a.m., a pickup truck struck a fire hydrant and a tree on Kilauea Avenue.

Families say goodbye to Chinook helicopter unit after second Afghanistan deployment

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:40:00 EDT

Loved ones gathered to say goodbye to the Hawaii Army National Guard's Chinook helipoter unit Saturday.

Unexploded ordnance removed from Hapuna Beach Park

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:26:00 EDT

The Department of Land and Natural Resources closed Hapuna Beach State Park Friday morning due to possible unexploded ordnance found by a diver in waters off the park.

Units in newest Kakaako condo up for sale

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:44:00 EDT

Eager buyers got first pick Saturday for homes in a new Kakaako condo.

Earthquake off Central America poses no tsunami threat to Hawaii

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:48:00 EDT

According to Hawaii State Civil defense, a 6.7-magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast off Central America is not a tsunami threat to Hawaii. Officials say the quake happened around 7:30 Hawaii time

10 year sentence for Hawaii soldier convicted in data leak

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:57:00 EDT

A military jury has found a Schofield Barracks officer guilty of illegally possessing and passing classified national defense information.

HPD investigating three sex assaults in three weeks

Ben Gutierrez — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:55:00 EDT

Honolulu CrimeStoppers is asking for the public's help in solving three different sex assault cases that happened in each of the last three weeks.

Second man dies after chemical plant explosion

Amber Stegall — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:28:00 EDT

A chemical plant explosion in Geismar, LA Thursday morning has claimed another life. Louisiana State Police say Scott Thrower, 47, passed away around 1 p.m.

Hawaii Boy Thanks Blood Donors For Saving His Life

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:48:00 EDT

Two months ago, a 16-year old local boy was on the verge of death, but thanks to blood donors, he is now a healthy high school junior. Iolani school student

Native Hawaiian "Marshals" credited with finding huge amount of pot

Tim Sakahara — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:46:00 EDT

After his arrest John Zachary Toyofuku told authorities he knew the shipping container had a lot of drugs. He said if he didn't do it "he would be in a lot of trouble." He's in a different kind of trouble now.

Jeb Bush: Immigrants 'more fertile,' fuel economy

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:19:00 EDT

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told religious conservatives Friday that the future of the nation's economy depends upon immigrants in part because they "are more fertile" and create more businesses than native-born...

Crews battling Colo. wildfire hold flames in check

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:36:00 EDT

Authorities lifted evacuations in a wide swath of terrain outside Colorado Springs on Friday as they said a surprise rain shower helped them expand containment of a wildfire that has destroyed more than 400 homes.

Hawaii's first Saks Fifth Avenue planned for Waikiki

Keoki Kerr — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:54:00 EDT

Retailer Saks Fifth Avenue will be the anchor store at the International Market Place as part of the planned revitalization of the iconic shopping center.

Lions Club and good Samaritans clean up cemetery

Jim Mendoza — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:06:00 EDT

When Van Tomokiyo saw the tall grass that buried graves at the Ewa Plantation Cemetery, the retired Honolulu firefighter worried about flames. So he and a handful of off-duty firemen cut the grass. "We

Saks Fifth Avenue to open in Waikiki

Keoki Kerr — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:38:00 EDT

Queen Emma Land Company has partnered with shopping center developer Taubman Centers in a commitment to bring Saks Fifth Avenue to anchor the newly renovated International Market Place in Waikiki.

Fallout from latest Hawaii spy scandal

Rick Daysog — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:59:00 EDT

As a high-ranking Army intelligence officer, accused spy Seivirak Inson had immense access to the military secrets of the U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii. Now, the 43-year-old Major is facing court-martial

Woman snaps picture of elusive wallaby

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:30:00 EDT

For the first time in years, the elusive Hawaii wallaby has been spotted.

Fed appeals court rules in favor of Maui student

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:03:00 EDT

A federal appeals court panel says the state Department of Education violated the law by holding a meeting to change an autistic Maui student's educational plan without involving his parents.

Honolulu police seek sex assault suspect

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:00 EDT

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in locating a male who is wanted for Sexual Assault in the First Degree.

EXCLUSIVE: KCC managers accuse chancellor of discrimination

Keoki Kerr — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:12:00 EDT

Two managers at Kapiolani Community College, including the woman who used to be in charge of investigating personnel complaints at UH's second-most-populated campus, have filed discrimination complaints against KCC Chancellor Leon Richards.

Chemical plant explosion leaves 2 dead, 77 injured

WAFB Staff — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:23:00 EDT

Louisiana officials report two people have died and 77 others were injured when a chemical plant exploded Thursday morning.

Dead monk seal found on Kauai

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:31:00 EDT

Federal officials say an endangered Hawaiian monk seal found on the west side of Kauai apparently died of natural causes.

Sales begin on Symphony Honolulu condo units

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:57:00 EDT

Sales for units in a new 40-story condominium being built across from the Blaisdell Center have begun, according to the project's developer.

Kapiolani students take top prize in space contest

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:53:00 EDT

A team of Kapiolani Community College students won the top prize at an international competition for building and launching a space-related mission.

Newtown marks 6 months since school massacre

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:46:00 EDT

Newtown held a moment of silence Friday for the victims of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School at a remembrance event that doubled as a call to action on gun control, with the reading of names of thousands of...

Pet cat discovered in wall 3 weeks after Moore tornado

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:52:00 EDT

The Satterlee family got Gypsy the day they moved into their house and thought they lost her when the tornado destroyed it.

Howard's Biz: Jobless Claims Spike

Howard Dicus — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:31:00 EDT

The newest weekly report on Hawaii jobless claims shows 2,239 first-time claims, the most since the post-Christmas retail layoffs in early January.

$23K ring sold for $10 at garage sale

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:15:00 EDT

A California husband accidentally sold his wife's $23,000 wedding ring for mere dollars at a garage sale.

Kuhio Park Terrace renamed and renovated

Jim Mendoza — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:12:00 EDT

Kuhio Park Terrace underwent a $135 million makeover. Renovated and transformed, the public housing project is now called The Towers at Kuhio Park. "It's like we've been resurrected.

Funding for Kahoolawe commission running out

Ben Gutierrez — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:33:00 EDT

The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission has approved a $2.9 million dollar budget for the coming fiscal year. But the money is coming from a trust fund that's quickly running dry.

Woman buys two parking spaces for $560,000

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:47:00 EDT

The buyer said she owns the property next to the spaces.

Johnson family searches for missing son on Big Island

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:43:00 EDT

The Johnson family has been on the Big Island searching for any sign of their son Bo.

Coalition calls out cell phone makers on safety

Tim Sakahara — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:32:00 EDT

Law enforcement agencies all over the country, including here in Hawaii, are calling out cell phone companies saying its time they put safety ahead of profits.

Film industry will 'implode,' Lucas, Spielberg claim

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:21:00 EDT

George Lucas predicts the industry will adopt a Broadway model, where movies run in theaters longer and cost more.

Businessman in Hilo hammer case guilty on all counts

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:20:00 EDT

A Hilo businessman was found guilty on all counts Tuesday after he admitted to bashing a man with a hammer.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Molokini snorkeler

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:19:00 EDT

The Coast Guard has suspended a search for a snorkeler last seen near Molokini Crater Tuesday evening.

Hawaii vows to more than double energy savings

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:46:00 EDT

Hawaii wants to more than double the energy it saves over the next two years by retrofitting government buildings with new lighting, air conditioning and other energy saving equipment.

Fire critically injures man, damages Kaanapali home

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:59:00 EDT

Maui Fire Department officials say a man was injured in a home fire in Kaanapali.

NFL to limit bags brought into stadiums

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:03:00 EDT

Bring yourself to the game. Leave the cooler and backpack at home.

AAA says retail gas prices a mixed bag in Hawaii

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:53:00 EDT

Local gas prices were once again a mix of a modest increase and a decrease in the surveyed areas compared to last week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch.

Months later, Sarah Palin back as Fox News analyst

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:45:00 EDT

Sarah Palin is rejoining Fox News Channel as an analyst less than half a year after they decided to part ways.

Philly inspector kills self after deadly collapse

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:25:00 EDT

A veteran Philadelphia building inspector who apparently committed suicide had inspected the site of a deadly building collapse twice in February, and an adjacent, related project in mid-May.

Census: Hawaii has highest share of Asians in US

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:14:00 EDT

A state analysis of U.S. Census data shows Hawaii has by far the largest share of Asians and the smallest share of whites in any U.S. state's total population.

Court says isolated human genes cannot be patented

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:35:00 EDT

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously threw out attempts to patent human genes, siding with advocates who say the multibillion-dollar biotechnology industry should not have exclusive control over genetic information...

NSA whistleblower smuggled classified documents from Hawaii facility

Ian Scheuring — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:11:00 EDT

Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who gave two news organizations information on secret intelligence programs, reportedly used a thumb drive to smuggle classified documents out of the NSA facility where he worked in Wahiawa, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Wendy's responds to viral photo of worker eating from Frosty machine

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:47:00 EDT

Another disgusting fast food employee photo has gone viral on the Internet this week.

High surf advisory issued for east facing shores

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:24:00 EDT

A High Surf Advisory issued for east facing shores of most islands.

L&L 76-cent plates for Goodwill at the Keeaumoku location

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:45:00 EDT

For the eighth year, L&L Drive-Inn brings back its annual 76-cent plate lunch celebration on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at its Keeaumoku Street (in Walmart), Honolulu location only.

Navy revises plan for solar panels on runway

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:07:00 EDT

The Navy says it no longer favors covering an historic Hawaii runway with solar panels to meet green energy requirements and will instead place panels on fallow acreage.

After delays, Kalaheo tennis court project nears completion

Keoki Kerr — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:24:00 EDT

Renovations of Kalaheo High School's tennis courts, behind schedule by almost two years, are finally nearing completion this summer.

Search continues for missing snorkeler off Maui

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:55:00 EDT

The Coast Guard continues the search for a snorkeler who went missing near Molokini Crater Tuesday evening.

Editor says NSA leaker remains in Hong Kong

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:55:00 EDT

The former CIA employee who leaked top-secret information about U.S. surveillance programs remains in Hong Kong, where activists rallied in his support Thursday outside the American Consulate.

Hawaii Kai development prompts complaints

Lisa Kubota — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:52:00 EDT

A stalled luxury condo development in Hawaii Kai will soon start up again with some changes, but part of the project is prompting community complaints.

Kailua robotics team needs cash to compete

Jim Mendoza — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:56:00 EDT

In the realm of submerged robotics, Kailua High School's team isn't just treading water. "This team is world class. We go up there and we compete against colleges and professional engineering companies,

Victim canvasses neighborhood about sex abuse

Tim Sakahara — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:41:00 EDT

Having been abused as a young girl by a Catholic priest Joelle Casteix has walked in the victim's shoes. Now she's walking neighborhoods to help others.

Historic photos of Waikiki Beach Boys to be exhibited at iconic hotel

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:19:00 EDT

The Royal Hawaiian partnered with Matson Navigation Company to present the "Waikiki Beach Boys" exhibit, showcasing a collection of rarely seen photographs of legendary Waikiki Beach Boys on Oahu in front of the iconic resort.

Foodland scraps plan for Hawaii Kai store

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:46:00 EDT

Plans to turn Hawaii Kai's 'great lawn' into a shopping center have been scrapped after push back from residents.

Golden Nugget to charge Fremont Street Experience fee

Matt Guillermo — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:07:00 EDT

Despite not charging a resort fee that has become the standard of Las Vegas Strip properties, one downtown hotel said it will charge guests a $5 fee to support the Fremont Street Experience.

Moanalua Freeway reopens after gravel spill

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:40:00 EDT

Moanalua Freeway reopens after gravel spill

Wildfires continue blaze through Colorado

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 EDT

Record high temperatures and strong winds are no help as firefighters across Colorado struggle to knock down the out of control wildfires.

National Guard group to hold convention in Hawaii

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:12:00 EDT

A private association of National Guard members plans to hold its annual conference in Honolulu this year even though some at the Pentagon have questioned the wisdom of meeting in a vacation destination.

Crews battle brush fire along H-2 freeway

Nicole Bento — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:19:00 EDT

Fire fighters are at the scene of a brush fire along the H-2 freeway near the Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Proposed restaurant worries small Maui town

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:52:00 EDT

Merchants in a small town on the northern coast of Maui say they have misgivings about the arrival of a restaurant owned in part by veteran rock 'n' roller Gene Simmons.

Broken hydrant closes Kapiolani Blvd. in both directions

Nicole Bento — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:08:00 EDT

Crews working on Kapiolani Blvd. accidentally struck a pipe connected to a fire hydrant, sending water everywhere and forcing the busy road to be shut down.

Dunkin' Donuts worker endures rant in viral video

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:00:00 EDT

That very scene is the center of an internet video that has gained views and praise toward a Dunkin' Donuts worker who bore the weight of the customer's rant.

Bush 43's approval rating on the rise

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:27:00 EDT

It seems more Americans miss President George W. Bush.

Hiker critically injured on trail near Makapuu lookout

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:18:00 EDT

Emergency Medical Services say a 27-year-old hiker is in critical condition after he possibly fell from a hiking trail across from the Makapuu lookout.

Health officials warn of possible syphilis outbreak in Hawaii

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:34:00 EDT

The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is investigating five cases of syphilis reported over the past five months.

Hiker survives 200 foot slide down Oahu trail

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:58:00 EDT

A hiker survived after sliding down nearly 200 feet from an Oahu trail. Fire crews tackled the tricky rescue ...

Schofield's July 4th celebration for military only

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:58:00 EDT

The Army says its annual July 4th celebration at Schofield Barracks will only be open to people with military identification this year.

NSA leaker Snowden says he's not avoiding justice

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:40:00 EDT

The former CIA employee who leaked top-secret information about U.S. surveillance programs said in a new interview in Hong Kong on Wednesday that he is not attempting to hide from justice here but hopes to use the city as a...

Facebook introduces hashtags

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:04:00 EDT

Facebook is introducing hashtags, the number signs used on Twitter, Instagram and other services to identify topics being discussed and allow users to search for them.

Rare Superman comic book sells for $175,000

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:34:00 EDT

A rare copy of the comic book featuring Superman's first appearance that went undiscovered for over 70 years in the insulation of a Minnesota house has sold for $175,000.

Pope confirms 'gay lobby' at work at Vatican

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:15:00 EDT

In private remarks to the leadership of a key Latin American church group, Pope Francis lamented that a "gay lobby" was at work at the Vatican.

Hands-free commands actually more distracting for drivers

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:10:00 EDT

Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Average Google intern earns 5k a month?

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:45:00 EDT

Interns are known for making little or no money.

Falling boulder nearly misses Kalihi home

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:51:00 EDT

A falling boulder between one and two feet in diameter nearly missed a home on Kula Kolea Place in Kalihi on Monday evening, according to police.

EXCLUSIVE: Ewa plantation cemetery is eyesore

Jim Mendoza — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:39:00 EDT

The Ewa Plantation Cemetery spreads out over eleven acres. There are about 500 grave sites on the property, but the grass is so tall in spots it swallows grave markers. Even when you know where a relative

EXCLUSIVE: After 22 years, public restrooms coming to Kaneohe vet cemetery

Keoki Kerr — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:17:00 EDT

The Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery at Kaneohe is finally getting a set of public restrooms, 22 years after it opened, Hawaii News Now has learned.

Sugar Cane fires cause highway closures in central Maui

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:57:00 EDT

Central Maui drivers got stuck in some thick smoke Tuesday morning due to sugar cane fires.

Murdock offers $645M for Dole

Rick Daysog — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:47:00 EDT

Less than a year after he sold the island of Lanai, David Murdock is taking Dole Food Co. private again. The 90-year-old billionaire surprised Wall Street by offering $645 million to buy the 60 percent

Schatz speech seeks support for Native Hawaiians

Tim Sakahara — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:33:00 EDT

The effort to get the Akaka Bill passed has started again. Today Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz delivered a speech on the Senate floor for Native Hawaiians.

Hundreds of soldiers support Honolulu veterans

Mileka Lincoln — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:15:00 EDT

250 active-duty soldiers were out in full-force Tuesday serving the Veteran community in honor of Pacific Army Week.

Survey: Honolulu most expensive U.S. city to visit

Rachel Wagenman — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EDT

The travel website TripAdvisor found that Honolulu is the most expensive city in the U.S. to visit.

Maui couple sues over frozen berry mix linked to Hepatitis outbreak

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:58:00 EDT

A Maui couple is suing over the frozen berry mix linked to Hepatitis A cases in Hawaii and seven other states.

Hawaii murder case goes before fed appeals court

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:29:00 EDT

An attorney representing a federal agent charged with murdering a man inside a Waikiki McDonald's says the case should move to federal court because of publicity about racial issues...

Closing arguments made in Hilo hammer attack case

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:19:00 EDT

The defense attorney for a Hilo man charged with trying to kill a coin dealer with a hammer says the state didn't prove its case.

Kamehameha Day holiday schedule

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:12:00 EDT

City offices will be closed on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in observance of King Kamehameha I Day, a state holiday.

New law boosts Hawaii's film industry

Lisa Kubota — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:31:00 EDT

The state's film industry is expecting a big boost in business thanks to a new law. With an enhanced tax credit ...

Dust storm causes 27-car pileup in northern NV

Aaron Barker — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:17:00 EDT

A Chicago man was killed in a 27-car pileup caused by a dust storm in northern Nevada on Monday afternoon, according to officials.

Bombs hit Syrian capital amid regime offensive

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:16:00 EDT

Twin suicide bombers targeted a police station in the center of Damascus Tuesday, killing 14 people as regime forces aggressively pressed ahead with an offensive on rebel strongholds elsewhere in the country. The rush hour...

UH makes push for football season ticket sales

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:43:00 EDT

University of Hawaii athletic director Ben Jay says season ticket sales are lagging for Rainbow Warrior football games and the school will make a push for support.

Hepatitis A linked to frozen berries sickens 87 people

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:35:00 EDT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states.

Bicyclist hospitalized after Aiea crash

Ian Scheuring — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:18:00 EDT

A female bicyclist was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition Tuesday morning after she hit a car, according to paramedics.

German floods could cost insurers $4 billion

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:44:00 EDT

Damage from the past week's flooding in Germany likely will lead to insurance claims of up to 3 billion euros ($4 billion), a credit rating agency said Tuesday as flood levels on the Elbe river in the country's north...

Booz Allen says it's fired Snowden after NSA leak

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:33:00 EDT

Government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton said Tuesday that it has fired Edward Snowden, the employee who leaked details of a secret National Security Agency surveillance program.

Liliha Street reopened after 12 inch water main break

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:55:00 EDT

Board of Water Supply crews are working on a 12-inch water main break at 1340 Liliha Street located between Vineyard Boulevard and North Kukui Street.

Hawaii health insurance exchange moves forward

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:51:00 EDT

The federal government is approving technical designs for a new online health insurance marketplace Hawaii is setting up under the Obama administration's health care reform law.

Passengers sing 'I Believe I Can Fly' after hours-long delay

Aaron Barker — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:47:00 EDT

Dozens of frustrated Allegiant Air passengers bound for Phoenix on Sunday belted out a '90s hit song after being stuck in Las Vegas for hours, and it was caught on camera.

KCC drops degree program for low enrollment

Tim Sakahara — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:45:00 EDT

Some Hawaii college students have to change their plans as some community college courses are stopped. This as the system pushes students to graduate on time.

Leaker's former company employs 350 in Hawaii

Keoki Kerr — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:42:00 EDT

Edward Snowden, the man who said he's responsible for leaking information about classified surveillance by the U.S. government, was one of about 350 Hawaii employees of the contractor Booz Allen Hamilton, sources told Hawaii News Now.

Fewer lunch wagons in Kakaako hot spot

Jim Mendoza — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:23:00 EDT

Camille Komine's lunch wagon was one of the trucks that frequented Kakaako. A year ago Camille's on Wheels joined a caravan of a dozen food trucks. Today you can count the operators on one hand. "Now

Journalist in US surveillance case: More to come

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:52:00 EDT

The journalist who exposed classified U.S. surveillance programs leaked by an American defense contractor said Tuesday that there will be more 'significant revelations' to come from the documents.

Academy of the Pacific closes after 52 years of service

Mileka Lincoln — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:45:00 EDT

Academy of the Pacific's Board Chair Barron Guss announced on Monday that the School will cease academic operations effective for the 2013-2014 school year.

UCLA, Kansas among future Hawaii football opponents

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:19:00 EDT

The University of Hawai'i football team continues to add more big name opponents to its future schedules with a single-game at UCLA in 2017 and a home-and-home series against Kansas in 2016 and 2017.

Houston woman claims self-defense in heel stabbing

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:51:00 EDT

Officials say a Houston woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death with a stiletto high heel told police she was trying to protect herself.

Apple revamps look of iPhone, iPad software

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:14:00 EDT

Apple is throwing out most of the real-world graphical cues from its iPhone and iPad software, like the casino-green "felt" of its Game Center app, in what it calls the biggest update since the iPhone's launch in 2007.

Cleanup work after BP oil spill end in 3 states

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:13:00 EDT

Cleanup work has ended in three of the states affected by BP PLC's massive 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the company said Monday.

Noise advisory issued for Schofield Barracks area

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:52:00 EDT

Residents in the area of Schofield Barracks may experience periodic increases in noise for the next couple of days due to field artillery training exercises.

Military secrets contractor moves to halfway house

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:37:00 EDT

A defense contractor accused of giving military secrets to his Chinese girlfriend has moved to a Honolulu halfway house to await trial.

Trial delayed again in Hawaii pot ministry case

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:33:00 EDT

The federal trial against the founder of the Hawaii Cannabis Ministry has been delayed again.

Man accused in officer crash released

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:57:00 EDT

A man accused of crashing a car into a Honolulu police officer's vehicle Friday has been released pending further investigation, according to the Honolulu Police Department.

NSA whistleblower spent time in Hawaii before fleeing country

Mark Carpenter — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:25:00 EDT

Edward Snowden, the whistleblower who exposed secrets about government surveillance activities, worked and lived on Oahu before leaving the country to seek asylum.

Erin Brockovich charged with OUI at Lake Mead

Craig Huber — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:56:00 EDT

Famed environmental activist Erin Brockovich-Ellis was arrested at Las Vegas Boat Harbor at Lake Mead on Friday for operating a boat under the influence, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

New Hawaii law raises tax credits for filmmakers

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:56:00 EDT

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed a law increasing tax credits for filmmakers to help expand Hawaii's movie industry.

Hawaii hotels report record April numbers

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:09:00 EDT

Hawaii hotels are reporting they've experienced their best April ever for room revenue and average daily room rates.

NSA contractor risks steep jail time for data leak

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:32:00 EDT

The man who gave classified documents to reporters, making public two sweeping U.S. surveillance programs and touching off a national debate on privacy versus security, has revealed his own identity. He risked decades in...

Google celebrates 'Where the Wild Things Are' author's birthday

Brian Tynes — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:51:00 EDT

Famed children's author Maurice Sendak was honored by Google with an animated doodle to celebrate what would have been his 85th birthday.

Waipahu native dies after brutal beating in Oregon

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:11:00 EDT

A man who grew up in Hawaii died after a brutal beating in Oregon. A candlelight vigil was held on Sunday ...

Owner hopes surveillance shots lead to return of missing dog

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:45:00 EDT

An Ewa Beach woman is hoping surveillance shots will help lead to the return of her missing dog.

Long-awaited dredging begins in Makiki Stream

Ben Gutierrez — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:38:00 EDT

It's work that is messy and muddy. But it also was a welcome sight for McCully residents who live near Makiki Stream.

2 Koreas to hold senior-level meeting in Seoul

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:13:00 EDT

North and South Korea agreed Monday to hold senior-level talks this week in Seoul, a breakthrough of sorts to ease tensions after Pyongyang's recent threats of nuclear war and Seoul's vows of counterstrikes.

Youngest bomb victim honored at Mass on birthday

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 22:23:00 EDT

The youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings was honored Sunday at a Roman Catholic Mass on what would have been his ninth birthday.

Lihue man arrested after driving truck into ocean

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 20:44:00 EDT

A Kauai resident was arrested for driving under the influence after driving his pickup truck into the ocean near Lydgate Beach, police say.

Santa Monica shooter named, 5th victim dies

RNN Staff — Sun, 9 Jun 2013 17:18:00 EDT

On Sunday, a fifth victim in the Santa Monica shooting has died, according to CNN.

Moped rider in critical condition after colliding into dog, then car

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:44:00 EDT

A moped rider is in critical condition after hitting a dog and then colliding into another car.

Honolulu police officer critically injured in Makaha crash

Rich Meiers — Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:21:00 EDT

A Honolulu police officer is in critical condition and a man arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after a three-vehicle collision in Makaha.

South Africa: family visits Nelson Mandela

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 10:21:00 EDT

Nelson Mandela received visits from family members on Sunday at a hospital where the former president and anti-apartheid leader was being treated for a recurring lung infection, while South Africans expressed their...

Crystal Lee crowned Miss Hawaii 2013

Rachel Wagenman — Sun, 9 Jun 2013 04:32:00 EDT

Crystal Lee, Miss Chinatown Hawaii, was crowned Miss Hawaii 2013 Saturday night.

Missing windsurfer located in waters off of Maui

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 03:10:00 EDT

Crews from the Kahului Fire Station along with Air-1 responded to Kanaha Beach Park for a missing windsurfer Saturday.

Pacific Aviation Museum's online ticketing service hacked

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 23:51:00 EDT

A Pearl Harbor attraction is reassuring visitors after the company that handles its online ticketing had its databases hacked.

Two children, three adults safe after boat capsizes off Kaena Point

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 23:45:00 EDT

Two children and three adults are safe after they were rescued from their capsized vessel off Kaena Point Saturday morning.

Update: Hawaii health officials say fifth person diagnosed with Hepatitis A

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 23:41:00 EDT

Hawaii health officials now say there are four cases of Hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco stores in Hawaii. The fifth case involves a berry mix that is not organic.

Keolu Drive in Kailua reopened after car crashes into hydrant

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 21:00:00 EDT

Keolu Drive was closed in the Enchanted Lake area after a motor vehicle crashed into and toppled a utility pole Saturday morning.

EXCLUSIVE: Security video caught Marine with murder victim, but he claims he's innocent

Keoki Kerr — Sat, 8 Jun 2013 18:07:00 EDT

A U.S. Marine caught on security video with a homicide victim before she disappeared last month told Honolulu police he spent the night with the woman but did not kill her, sources told Hawaii News Now Friday.

Police warn drivers against criminals drilling into gasoline tanks

Mark Carpenter — Sat, 8 Jun 2013 14:21:00 EDT

Honolulu police are asking drivers to be on high alert after a recent rash of gasoline thefts where criminals are drilling holes in tanks. There have been nine incidents since the beginning of May with

EXCLUSIVE: Kaneohe man's death likely to be ruled homicide

Rick Daysog — Sat, 8 Jun 2013 13:20:00 EDT

The Kaneohe man who died Tuesday after he was arrested by police suffered a broken bone in his neck and severe injuries to his chest that stopped his breathing.

Waimanalo public housing unit used as storage shed

Jim Mendoza — Sat, 8 Jun 2013 06:14:00 EDT

An apartment that was rented by disabled tenants at a Waimanalo public housing project is now being used as a storage shed. The unit at the Kauhale Ohana public housing complex is the only single-story

Loud explosions on Windward Oahu part of current Marine Corps training

Tim Sakahara — Sat, 8 Jun 2013 06:09:00 EDT

It's not an early start to the Fourth of July but the loud explosions in Windward Oahu this week are Marines training. And after 21 deployments their next mission will not be to Iraq or Afghanistan.

Thousands jam Waikiki in weekend packed with events

Ben Gutierrez — Sat, 8 Jun 2013 05:35:00 EDT

This weekend is a busy one around downtown Honolulu and Waikiki with events honoring Hawaii's first king and a festival celebrating the relationship between Hawaii and Japan.

Gunman, 4 others dead in Santa Monica shooting spree

RNN Staff — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 23:51:00 EDT

Police have revised the death count from six deaths down to four.

NFL Security changes will affect Pro Bowl

Mike Cherry — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:48:00 EDT

The Aloha Stadium will not be off limits when it comes to new security measures installed by the NFL.