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Man accused of human trafficking allowed bail Video included

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A Los Angeles businessman accused of trafficking poor farm workers may be set free from a Honolulu jail... More>>

Coffee parasite discovered in Kona

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One of the worst parasites to prey upon coffee crops has been discovered on the Big Island. The coffee... More>>

Hawaii excise tax revenues grow; Council on Revenues sees more growth ahead Video included

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Two months into the current fiscal year, Hawaii state tax revenues are running 4.7% higher than at... More>>

Hanabusa, Djou mining pockets of contributors

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Republican Charles Djou and Democrat Colleen Hanabusa have been busily mining the pocketbooks... More>>

State proposing big changes to improve safety along Pali Highway Video included

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It's a plan to save lives - take out crosswalks and bus stops on the Pali Highway. That's the suggestion from... More>>

Manoa woman gets second chance at life Video included

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Sarah Brostek says she wasn't planning on dying, but she wasn't planning on living either. In the past ... More>>

State supreme court: blocking furloughs was premature

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Too late to affect the current budget crisis, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Judge... More>>

Candidates submit final money tally before primary Video included

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The final stretch of the primary campaign season has prompted a surge in political donations especially... More>>

Hawaii voters take note: many polling places have closed Video included

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There's concern that voter turnout may take a dive in the upcoming primary election. The reason is... More>>

Hawaii Muslim leader speaks out against Koran burning Video included

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Florida Pastor Terry Jones is standing by his promise to burn copies of the Koran on September 11... More>>

Fire investigators: HECO pole malfunction caused Kalihi wildfire Video included

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A utility pole malfunction is being blamed for a raging brush fire near homes in Kalihi and Fort Shafter that took... More>>

GOP state Senator Slom backs Aiona rival for governor

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A group controlled by a Republican state senator is backing Honolulu lawyer John Carroll, the under... More>>

15 Honolulu police recruits to graduate Wednesday night

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15 Honolulu Police Department recruits will receive their badges in a ceremony Wednesday night... More>>

Three Oahu schools recognized as national Blue Ribbon Schools

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Three Oahu schools have been recognized by the US Department of Education as Blue Ribbon Schools... More>>

Wanted Wednesday: Alexander Peroff Video included

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His rap sheet includes arson, harassment, and assault. Now, the 22-year-old is wanted for two $20,000... More>>

Gas, electricity prices fuel higher Oahu inflation

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Rising gasoline prices and electricity rates fueled an increase in Honolulu's inflation rate during the first six... More>>

Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing

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A review by the insurance industry suggests car booster seats are getting better at ensuring a proper fit for... More>>

Hawaii hotel tax revenue jumps 25%

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Hotel tax revenues in Hawaii have jumped nearly 25% in the first two months of the fiscal year. The increase... More>>

Battleship Missouri Memorial closing for filming

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The Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor is closing down for several days for the filming of the Universal Pictures... More>>

Navy awards $40 million Guam contract to Honolulu company

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The Navy has awarded a $40 million contract for the management of Guam construction work to a... More>>

Oahu home median price climbs 15.2%

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The median price of a single family home on Oahu rose to more than $645,000 last month - a 15.2%... More>>

Hannemann to rally allies at Maui arts center

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Democrat Mufi Hannemann is set to rally Maui supporters of his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination... More>>

Hawaii County councilman wants more tsunami sirens

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A Hawaii County councilman wants new developments on the Big Island to include tsunami warning devices. Pete... More>>

City unveils new tool for job seekers and employers

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City officials announced a new computer-based tool designed to match up Oahu employers with... More>>

Mental health facility in Ewa concerns neighbors Video included

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Plans to open a transitional home for mentally ill patients have people in an Ewa neighborhood worried about... More>>

Convicted sex offender gets 10-year prison term, fights media coverage Video included

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A man convicted of preying upon teenaged girls in Mililani proclaimed his innocence Tuesday, as a judge... More>>

Mother of missing tourist on Kauai pleads for public's help Video included

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A California family is pleading for the public's help in locating a loved one who vanished while on vacation on Kauai... More>>

City explains "idiot" version for rail Video included

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The stacks of paper are tall and the list is long of all contractors and sub contractors for rail.  In all 113 vendors... More>>

Camping out for a new condo in Kakaako Video included

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Dozens of hopeful homebuyers have been waiting in line since Sunday to get first crack at new condos going up along Kapiolani boulevard. The 124 units for sale... More>>

Democratic candidates argue over tax hikes Video included

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Touting their plans for business, agriculture and the economy, Democratic candidates for governor... More>>

Inouye and Abercrombie cast their ballots Video included

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Tuesday, Senator Inouye and his wife stepped into the booths to cast their early votes. Not long afterward... More>>

Lingle fills vacant senate seats

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Governor Linda Lingle made two appointments Tuesday to fill vacancies created by state senators... More>>

Oahu's low flush toilet rebate to end this year

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Oahu's low flush toilet rebate program is due to end this year. Since 1994, the Honolulu Board of... More>>

Teen accused in cabbie death will be charged as an adult

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An Oahu teen accused of beating a taxi cab driver to death faced a judge Tuesday. A court has ruled... More>>

Hawaiian Air: 5.5 % more passengers in August

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Hawaiian Airlines says it carried 5.5 percent more passengers last month than in August a year ago. Hawaii's... More>>

Man dies after being pulled from North Shore waters

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A man in his 50's is dead Tuesday after being found floating face down in the water. Paramedics were... More>>

Abercrombie endorsed by lieutenant governor candidate

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State Rep. Lyla Berg, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, is backing... More>>

500 volunteers sought for Kauai emergency drill

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The state Department of Health is seeking about 500 volunteers to participate in an emergency medication... More>>

Councilwoman wants more scrutiny of Honolulu rail

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City Councilwoman Ann Kobayashi is calling for greater public scrutiny of contracts issued for the city's $5.5... More>>

Big Island park reopens after fire forces closure

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The Mauna Kea State Recreation Area has reopened after a wildland fire forced the park's closure on the... More>>

Suspected arsonist found mentally fit to stand trial

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Mental health experts have determined that a man, accused of torching his apartment building in McCully in February... More>>

Human trafficking suspect to make first court appearance

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One of the men accused of being involved in one of the largest human trafficking cases ever charged in U.S. history... More>>

Hawaii aims to boost teacher retention rate

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The state Department of Education wants to do a better job of holding on to new teachers. More than half... More>>

Kauai: Na Pali closed until Halloween

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Starting Tuesday, part of Kauai's north shore will be closed for several weeks. From Hanakapiai to Kalalau Valley... More>>

Drowning death being investigated on Big Island

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Police on the Big Island are investigating the death of a man who apparently drowned last weekend... More>>

State declares Ko Olina Taste at Kapolei Day

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The state will honor a popular food fair Tuesday, by declaring a Ko Olina Taste at Kapolei day. It will mark... More>>

South Oahu county farmers endorse Hannemann

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The 300-member South Oahu County Farm Bureau is endorsing Democrat Mufi Hannemann for governor... More>>

Lieutenant governor forum to be held at UH Manoa

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Seven candidates for lieutenant governor will tackle education Monday. They'll be involved in a forum at University... More>>

Illegal dump site grows near park and ride Video included

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Near the dog park in Hawaii Kai behind the city's Park & Ride on Keahole street sits the source of Shari Floyd... More>>

Religion brought into negative political ad for governor Video included

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The fight to be the next governor is involving religion.  Mufi Hannemann supporters are accused of negative... More>>

Wildfire threatens Kailua homes & high school Video included

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A 50-acre wildfire in Kailua came close to homes and Kailua High School Monday. More>>

Waikiki Roughwater Swim to kick off at Kaimana Beach Video included

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Are you looking to make a splash? The Waikiki Roughwater Swim kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Monday. Swimmers hit the... More>>

Star-Advertiser endorsements: picks Hanneman and Aiona

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The paper made its gubernatorial endorsements Sunday. They chose Hanneman over his Democratic opponent Neil... More>>

Two hikers recovering after Kailua bee attack

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Two Kailua hikers who were attacked by a swarm of bees are recovering Monday morning. The bees stung the... More>>

Rep. Djou opens headquarters Monday Video included

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One of the candidates benefiting from Sunday's fundraiser is Congressman Charles Djou. The Republican will fight... More>>

Police investigate death of woman dropped off at hospital

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Honolulu police are investigating the death of a woman, believed to be in her 30s, who was dropped off at... More>>

Fire rips through Pahoa home

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A family of seven is homeless on the Big Island. Fire ripped through their Pahoa house and... More>>

Officer accused of hitting pedestrian while driving drunk faces new charges Video included

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A Honolulu police officer awaiting trial for allegedly hitting a pedestrian while driving drunk is in more legal trouble... More>>

Waipio little leaguers treated like rock stars Video included

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It's been all lights, cameras, and action since Waipio's little league team came back to the islands. After a long month of playing on the road, they finally returned home... More>>

Firefighters battling Kailua brush fire

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Honolulu firefighters continue to battle a brush fire near Kailua High School in Windward Oahu. More>>

Barricade suspect in police custody accused of trying to kill wife

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An Iroquois Point resident accused of trying to kill his wife and then barricading himself in his home is in... More>>

Democratic gubernatorial candidates to debate

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The two major Democratic candidates for governor are set to participate in a debate sponsored by the Chamber... More>>

Feds spending $1.4M on Midway lead paint clean up

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to spend $1.4 million cleaning up lead paint on former Midway Atoll military... More>>

Hawaii marks Labor Day

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Hawaii joins the rest of country in marking Labor Day on Monday. The unofficial end of summer means federal... More>>

Waipio Little League celebration at Waikiki Beachwalk

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The U.S. champion Waipio Little League team will sign autographs and pass out team photos Monday... More>>

Security studies center in Waikiki to expand

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The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies has broken ground on a new wing. The $12.7 million expansion project... More>>

Army restores termite-eaten historic Oahu building

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed a $7 million, two-year-long restoration of a termite-eaten historic... More>>

Abercrombie: Rival using religion to divide voters

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie is accusing the campaign of his rival, Mufi Hannemann, of... More>>

Fundraiser for non-profit that helps children cope with loss of parent Video included

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An estimated 1,500 people enjoyed the blockbuster film "Monsters, Inc." as part of a fundraising event for... More>>

RNC chair Steele hopes to rally Hawaii republicans with visit Video included

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With less than two months to go before the general election, the Hawaii Republican Party is bringing... More>>

Raiders cut Brennan Video included

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There was a slim chance Colt Brennan would make the Oakland Raiders' roster this season, but that chance is now gone... More>>

Testing the limits not a bright idea with sobriety check points Video included

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A reminder for drivers this Labor Day weekend as Honolulu Police will be out strictly enforcing the "Don't drink and drive" campaign... More>>

Malibu fugitive caught in Hawaii

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 28 year old man wanted by police in Malibu, California is behind bars here in Honolulu. Robert Krafft was being sought after by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department More>>

Tour bus strikes and kills college student Video included

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Taryn Wright's roommates describe her as the sweetest person one could ever meet. Taryn was a student at the University of Hawaii, her major... More>>

'Checkers & Pogo' star Morgan White dies at age 86 Video included

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Fans are bidding a warm aloha to the man behind 'Pogo Poge'. If you grew up in the 60's or 70's, you might remember rushing home after school... More>>

Who is Mark Recktenwald? Video included

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Mark Recktenwald, Hawaii's next chief justice, is a diehard Chicago Cubs baseball fan who jokes...  More>>

Human trafficking suspect surrenders Video included

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The head of an alleged human trafficking operation surrendered to the FBI in Honolulu Friday afternoon and... More>>

Quarter of a million dollars worth of jewelry gone in an instant Video included

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More than a quarter of a million dollars worth of jewelry was gone in an instant, and now, a jewelry wholesaler is desperately trying to recover the stolen merchandise... More>>

Hawaii Tourism Authority gets new chairman

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The Hawaii Tourism Authority's board of directors has announced that Ron Williams has been selected its new chairman... More>>

UH professor uses bridge movement to power sensors

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A University of Hawaii professor is using slight movements of bridges to generate power for sensors that monitor... More>>

Sacred Hearts honors slain student

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At Sacred Hearts Academy, roses and sunflowers flanked a lei-draped photograph of Kristine and Saundra Cass... More>>

Walk-in absentee voting begins Friday

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It's time to case your ballots. Early voting begins Friday. Even though it's a furlough Friday, that will not affect... More>>

Oahu candidate offers religion-based endorsements

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A Democratic candidate running for the state House is endorsing candidates for other offices whom he says... More>>

Japanese national charged in turtle smuggling case

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A Japanese national charged with trying to smuggle 42 exotic turtles into the U.S. is in federal custody in Hawaii... More>>

Hawaii unemployment rate unchanged

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Hawaii's unemployment rate is holding steady, just like it is nationwide. Director of Labor and Industrial Relations... More>>

Hawaii hangs tough against USC in season opening loss Video included

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The Trojans won the first six meetings. UH tried to break that streak, but they didn't as USC downed... More>>

Local jobless claims: 2,100 new applications

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Hawaii first time jobless claims rose a little in the latest weekly report, but total claims fell again. Hawaii saw... More>>

Honolulu FBI crack alleged 'modern-day slavery' case Video included

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There's a major break in what Honolulu's FBI calls 'modern-day slavery'. Agents say they've cracked the largest human trafficking case ever... More>>

A battle of the bands over the Hawaii Five-O theme song Video included

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By Teri Okita – bio | email HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Football players weren't the only ones with their game faces on Thursday. A battle of the bands was brewing before the big game between the University... More>>

Faulty ballots raise election concerns Video included

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The names of all candidates for state senate district 25 (Hawaii Kai, Waimanalo, Kailua) are missing from... More>>

Four arrested for drug offenses after SWAT team raid Video included

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An HPD SWAT team broke down the doors of a suspected drug house in Kalihi Tuesday night. The raid... More>>

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