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Pistachios recalled after salmonella detected
Pistachios recalled after salmonella detected
There's another sweeping food recall, this time its pistachios. A California processing company says one million pounds of its nuts may be...More >>
Former Aloha Airlines workers reflect on anniversary of shutdown
Former Aloha Airlines workers reflect on anniversary of shutdown
HONOLULU (KHNL) - It was the day the state stood still, the largest mass layoff in Hawaii history. March 31st, 2009 marks the year anniversary of Aloha Airline's shutdown after more than 60 years of...More >>
Man shot by officer booked, remains in hospital
Man shot by officer booked, remains in hospital
Police say a suspect who was shot by an off-duty officer Sunday remains in the hospital. The incident happened ...More >>
Sources: murder suspect in HPD custody few hours before shooting
Sources: murder suspect in HPD custody few hours before shooting
A suspect in a deadly shooting in Chinatown over the weekend is in custody. Sources say federal authorities are ...More >>
State help sought for churches that shelter domestic violence victims
State help sought for churches that shelter domestic violence victims
Royal Kaukani's loved ones took their fight against domestic violence to the capitol on Monday, hoping to ...More >>
Savings boost island banks and institutions
Savings boost island banks and institutions
Failing banks have left some worried about the health of financial institutions. But locally, island businesses are ...More >>
State workers react to governor's budget plan
State workers react to governor's budget plan
State employees reacted Monday, to Gov. Linda Lingle's (R-Hawaii) plan to close the $2billion shortfall...More >>
Famed 442nd combat team celebrates another year
Famed 442nd combat team celebrates another year
They fought to prove their patriotism, and in doing so, earned recognition as the most decorated world war two combat team. The 442nd Regimental squad,More >>
Man shot dead in Chinatown
Man shot dead in Chinatown
One man is dead after an early morning shooting in Chinatown. Residents in the area react to this latest Oahu murder. At around 4:15 Saturday...More >>
Robotics competition attracts international science wizards
Robotics competition attracts international science wizards
The Stan Sheriff Center on the University of Manoa campus has been transformed into a high tech arena this week. Students from Hawaii and the mainland ...More >>
Lingle: ‘No possibility' of public schools shutting down early
Lingle: ‘No possibility' of public schools shutting down early
Gov. Linda Lingle (R-Hawaii) reassured the public Friday that money will be available to make sure Hawaii's public school will remain open for the rest of ...More >>
Off-duty officer shoots attacker
Off-duty officer shoots attacker
According to police, an assault turns into a shooting, after a suspect reportedly attacked an off-duty officer. It happened this morning in the parking lotMore >>
Wish granted for boy with leukemia
Wish granted for boy with leukemia
To most who come to hawaii, it is a dream come true. But to one boy from Canada, it's a lot more than that. Hawaii's beauty brings many from around theMore >>
Huge job fair draws thousands
Huge job fair draws thousands
It's a chance to work on US military ships and submarines. The jobs not only come with good pay, but also job security, important perks in...More >>
Polar Bear Plunge benefits Hawaii's Special Olympians
Polar Bear Plunge benefits Hawaii's Special Olympians
Hawaii's own version of the Polar Bear Club took a dip in frigid waters today- right here in the tropics! Why would they jump into a...More >>
Hawaii keiki launch their dreams and questions into space
Hawaii keiki launch their dreams and questions into space
The stars filled with aloha this morning as local students launch questions into outer space. It's an out of this world ...More >>
Movie theaters switch to digital
Movie theaters switch to digital
With television stations making the switch to digital, movie theaters are following close behind. It's a digital world and ...More >>
Kailua woman saving lives on Mount Everest
Kailua woman saving lives on Mount Everest
Torrey Goodman is packing her bags for a special place that requires special supplies, comfort food and reminders of home.More >>
Does It Work? The Riddex Plus
Does It Work? The Riddex Plus
A commercial for Riddex Plus claims to be effective in getting rid of rodents forever. A test was done at Honolulu pet shop...More >>
Chef shines behind the concert stage
Chef shines behind the concert stage
80's phenom group Journey has three sold out shows on Oahu and another performance on the Big Island this week. But even before the music starts, another group takes center stage. More >>
Ilikai workers plea to keep jobs
Ilikai workers plea to keep jobs
Waikiki's Ilikai hotel shot to fame after featuring scenes from the 1960's show "Hawaii Five-O." On Thursday, about a 150 of its remaining workers rallied to keep their jobs as the...More >>
Too much red meat may shorten life span
Too much red meat may shorten life span
Diets high in red meat and in processed meat shorten life span not just from cancer and heart disease but from Alzheimer's, stomach...More >>
Lingle unveils new financial plan
Lingle unveils new financial plan
Governor Linda Lingle's looking to find ways to fill a two billion dollar gap, that's the biggest in Hawaii history. For an unprecedented third...More >>
Better deals for Hawaii car buyers?
Better deals for Hawaii car buyers?
The recession has taken its toll on Hawaii's auto dealers, stalling sales for months. But the excess inventories means ...More >>
Hawaii students prepare to face off in fierce robot competition
Hawaii students prepare to face off in fierce robot competition
The countdown begins with the transformation of the Stan Sheriff Arena at the University of Hawaii at Manoa ...More >>
Senate kills civil unions bill
Hawaii civil union bill fails
It was an emotional day for supporters and opponents of the civil unions bill. Wednesday afternoon, the senate voted to ...More >>
Fans embrace Journey with 'Open Arms'
Fans embrace Journey with 'Open Arms'
Legendary band Journey has sold more than 47 million albums and rocked sold out stadiums all over the world ...More >>
Recording studio powered up with sun's energy
Recording studio powered up with sun's energy
Nestled along the beautiful mountains on the Valley Isle lies an effort by a world-class producer to keep that beauty in tact. In this Earth...More >>
Vandals wreak havoc on an Oahu neighborhood
Vandals wreak havoc on an Oahu neighborhood
Aiea homeowners woke up Tuesday morning to find their houses and cars damaged, totaling an estimated more than $8,500. Around 10:30 p.m. Monday night, witnesses say they heard glass shattering...More >>
Lawmakers expected to decide fate of civil unions bill
Lawmakers expected to decide fate of civil unions bill
Senate Majority Leader Gary Hooser plans to make a motion on Wednesday to pull the civil unions bill out ...More >>
Checking out our libraries during this recession
Checking out our libraries during this recession
Island libraries are facing a double edged sword. More use with less money. Because of the recession, more residents...More >>
'Karen's Law' passes through key Senate committee
'Karen's Law' passes through key Senate committee
"Karen's Law," a bill named after an Ewa beach woman who was brutally raped and murdered, moved ...More >>
Pedestrian killed after being struck by a vehicle on Nimitz Highway
Pedestrian killed after being struck by a vehicle on Nimitz Highway
A woman pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Nimitz Highway near Sand Island Access Road has died. The accident happened... More >>
Woman speaks about fall down storm drain
Woman speaks about fall down storm drain
A Waipahu woman's trip to the mailbox ended in a terrifying fall. Luverne Pacheco is dealing with the pain of stepping into a storm drain left uncovered by a city worker. More >>
Kamaaina stay home for spring break
Kamaaina stay home for spring break
The downturn in the economy is keeping many travelers on the mainland at home this spring break...More >>
Video game gives players life-long skills
Video game gives players life-long skills
From Pacman to Halo, video games have definitely evolved over the years. As you've seen with the Wii Fit, people play them...More >>
Growing businesses on old sugar cane land
Growing businesses on old sugar cane land
Sugar used to be king in Hawaii, providing jobs for thousands. All that changed on Oahu when the last sugar producer ...More >>
City begins Kapiolani Park cleanup
City begins Kapiolani Park cleanup
It's the first day of spring break, and the city shuts down part of Waikiki's world famous park Monday...More >>
Woman falls into storm drain left uncovered by city worker
Woman falls into storm drain left uncovered by city worker
A scary moment in Waipahu as a woman takes a wrong step and slips down a storm drain hole left uncovered by ....More >>
Does It Work? Wii Fit
Does It Work? Wii Fit
Who wouldn't want to lose a little weight or get in better shape? Between diets, exercise programs and the ...More >>
Volunteers build over 2,000 floating lanterns for Memorial day event
Volunteers build over 2,000 floating lanterns for Memorial day event
Dozens of volunteers are putting together the pieces of what will eventually be a touching and spiritual event - that brings thousands to our shores. It isMore >>
Realtor comes up with unique way to sell homes
Realtor comes up with unique way to sell homes
These tough economic times are forcing some realtors to come up with unique ways to sell homes. One Oahu realtor is showing homes on two wheels insteadMore >>
Mauna Loa volcano still active after 25 years
Mauna Loa volcano still active after 25 years
It's been 25 years since Mauna Loa last erupted. Scientists can't predict when the Big Island volcano will rumble to life again but they are prepared. A lotMore >>
Honolulu Symphony musicians speak out about funding issues
Honolulu Symphony musicians speak out about funding issues
It's the oldest american orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains, the Honolulu Symphony has changed with the times, but now this group has fallen on toughMore >>
Community marches to save Chinatown
Community marches to save Chinatown
It's a community effort to take back a town rich in culture and history and one where local businesses depend on tourist dollars. Over the past few years,More >>
Deployed Oahu couple separated from young son
Deployed Oahu couple separated from young son
Imagine being sent to Iraq, leaving your newborn at home. That's what two Oahu parents had to deal with. Luckily they have parents who stepped in to take an important lead.More >>
Labor department helps laid off Superferry employees
Labor department helps laid off Superferry employees
A day after its final voyage, former employees of the Hawaii Superferry met with the Department of Labor and Industrial ...More >>
UH sex assault victim receives apology from attacker
UH sex assault victim receives apology from attacker
A former Hawaii-based Army man, convicted in two separate sex assault cases on Oahu, apologized to one of his victims ...More >>
Where are they now? Sivan Leoni
Where are they now? Sivan Leoni
The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team is well into their season. The 13-ranked team has a number of good players...More >>
Man charged with killing ex-girlfriend goes before judge
Man charged with killing ex-girlfriend goes before judge
A man accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in Ewa earlier this week appeared before an Oahu judge Friday. Toi Nofoa, 31, is charged with first-degree murder ...More >>
Police seeking help finding man missing for a year
Police seeking help finding man missing for a year
A Utah man, Jesse Pinegar, 23, flew to Hawaii for a vacation in January of last year. He is believed to have...More >>
Superferry employees fear the future
Superferry employees fear the future
Hawaii Superferry's shutdown is big loss for the Alakai's crew, some of whom have been with the company since its first sail in 2007. For some, losing its serviceMore >>
Superferry employees speak about their final day
Superferry employees speak about their final day
The mood was somber Thursday morning as employees continued to carry on with their daily tasks. It seems like any ...More >>
Superferry's President addresses the future of the Alakai
Superferry's President addresses the future of the Alakai
What's next for the Hawaii Superferry? President and CEO Tom Fargo says it doesn't look like there's a short-term solution ...More >>
Nofoa may face state's most serious charge
Nofoa may face state's most serious charge
An Oahu man accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend this week may face the state's most serious charge of first-degree ...More >>
Convicted killer tries to get new murder charge thrown out
Convicted killer tries to get new murder charge thrown out
After being a cold case for eight years, a suspect in a Waipio murder is set to go to trial next month. But on Thursday, Darnell Griffin ...More >>
Superferry sails its final voyage
Superferry sails its final voyage
The Hawaii Superferry set sail for the last time as a passenger ferry service Thursday. Its executives shut down ...More >>
Police looking for suspect who violated probation
Police looking for suspect who violated probation
Crimestoppers and Honolulu Police need your help finding 36 year old Michael P. Gibbs who allegedly violated his probation twice involving...More >>
Are restraining orders, protective orders effective against domestic violence?
Are restraining orders, protective orders effective against domestic violence?
Murder victim Royal Kaukani did have a protective order against her ex-boyfriend, Albert Toi Nofoa, the man who police say allegedly...More >>
Korean pop singer ‘Rain' to pay $8M for canceling Hawaii concert
Korean pop singer ‘Rain' to pay $8M for canceling Hawaii concert
Korean pop sensation Rain had a dark cloud over his head. A federal jury ruled Thursday morning he and JYP Entertainment, his management team, have to...More >>
Hawaii Superferry ends passenger service
Hawaii Superferry ends passenger service
The Hawaii Superferry will end passenger ferry service and look for ways to lease out the Alakai, Superferry chief executive officer...More >>
Protestors question legitimacy of Hawaii statehood on 50th anniversary
Protestors question legitimacy of Hawaii statehood on 50th anniversary
50 years ago Wednesday, President Dwight Eisenhower signed into law the bill that allowed Hawaii to become the 50th State...More >>
Island companies help customers affected by Superferry's shutdown
Island companies help customers affected by Superferry's shutdown
The Hawaii Superferry will make its final voyage after the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled a special law created to allow it to run without an environmental impact statement is unconstitutional.More >>
Ewa neighborhood still in shock a day after shooting
Ewa neighborhood still in shock a day after shooting
The residential Ewa Gentry neighborhood where a woman was gunned down in broad daylight Tuesday afternoon, was quiet a day after the shooting. But the victim's family ...More >>
Murder victim had filed multiple reports with HPD
Murder victim had filed multiple reports with HPD
An Oahu man suspected of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in broad daylight Tuesday remains locked up at the Honolulu ...More >>
Police arrest shooting suspect in Waimanalo
Police arrest shooting suspect in Waimanalo
Honolulu police arrested a murder suspect late Tuesday evening after a massive manhut. They arrested Albert "Toi" Nofoa just before ...More >>
Deadly shooting brings chaos to Ewa neighborhood
Deadly shooting brings chaos to Ewa neighborhood
Tuesday's deadly shooting itself happened in a residential neighborhood in Ewa. Police found Royal Kaukani, the 25-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the ...More >>
Lillian Koller job cut a 'clerical mistake'
Lillian Koller job cut a 'clerical mistake'
The House is done slicing the budget. Now it's the Senate's turn to number crunch and figure out how to fill the ...More >>
Superferry lays off employees a day after Hawaii Supreme Court ruling
Superferry lays off employees a day after Hawaii Supreme Court ruling
Hawaii Superferry officials announce Tuesday afternoon, they will lay off more than 200 employees starting Friday ...More >>
Driver accused of killing pedestrian pleads not guilty
Driver accused of killing pedestrian pleads not guilty
A driver accused of a deadly pedestrian crash in Maili last year pleaded not guilty Monday. Salvador Paragas ...More >>
Judge lets child enticement suspect return to Arizona
Judge lets child enticement suspect return to Arizona
An Arizona man, accused of trying to have sex with two young girls on Oahu, asked for permission Monday to fly back...More >>
Superferry ceases operations immediately
Superferry ceases operations immediately
The latest step in the Hawaii Superferry saga forces the company to cease service immediately. The company's decision came Monday afternoon, hours after a ruling from the Hawaii State ...More >>
Korean pop singer 'Rain' appears in court
Korean pop singer 'Rain' appears in court
A court appearance by international pop star Rain, over a canceled Hawaii concert brings even more bad news ...More >>
Video game lets fans live out their rock 'n roll fantasy
Video game lets fans live out their rock 'n roll fantasy
Rock 'n roll band Journey gets ready to play to sold out crowds in Hawaii next week. Of course many fans will live out their rock and roll fantasies, but is there another way to ...More >>
'Artists of Hawaii' accepts second youngest participant ever
'Artists of Hawaii' accepts second youngest participant ever
One of the stars of Hawaii's oldest art exhibition is one of Hawaii's youngest budding artists. This year, a talented 16-year-old was accepted into ...More >>
HPD officer pleads not guilty to endangering public
HPD officer pleads not guilty to endangering public
He's supposed to protect and serve the public. But on Monday, a Honolulu police officer stood before a judge ...More >>
Court: State violates constitution with Superferry law
Court: State violates constitution with Superferry law
The Hawaii Supreme Court has ruled that a state law that allows the Hawaii Superferry to operate in Hawaiian...More >>
Farmer hopes to bring back ipu plant on Oahu
Farmer hopes to bring back ipu plant on Oahu
It's an ancient Hawaiian plant used as a drum for the hula. The Ipu, or hard shelled gourd, nearly disappeared from Hawaii. One woman hopes to re-root thisMore >>
Massive air show sneak peek at Ford Island
Massive air show sneak peek at Ford Island
It's called "The Biggest Little Air Show on Ford Island." Massive remote controlled model military aircraft dating from world war two are on displayMore >>
Snow skiing on Mauna Kea gives cool thrill
Snow skiing on Mauna Kea gives cool thrill
While winter storms in the Islands usually mean a lot of rain and wind for most of us, a good storm on Hawaii Island means fresh snow! A tripMore >>
Korean pop star arrives in Hawaii for trial
Korean pop star arrives in Hawaii for trial
Despite the gorgeous day outside, rain was still in the forecast as Korean pop star Rain arrived at the Honolulu International Airport Sunday morning.More >>
Waves roll on to Kamehameha Highway in east Oahu
Waves roll on to Kamehameha Highway in east Oahu
Big waves on Oahu's eastside rarely reach high surf advisory levels especially during this time of the year. Some residents and drivers were caught off-guardMore >>
East shore surfers see big waves
East shore surfers see big waves
Big waves on the east shores attracted big attention from not only surfers, but also visitors. The high surf was the spectacle to see. Some tried, but in the end couldn't handle the...More >>
Man who killed stepfather, torched home gets life sentence
Man who killed stepfather, torched home gets life sentence
A young man convicted of stabbing his stepfather to death and setting their Ewa Beach house on fire was ...More >>
EPA cleans up hazardous waste in Waianae
EPA cleans up hazardous waste in Waianae
The waters off the leeward coast are now safer, thanks to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Its emergency response ...More >>
Friendship the focus as 'Marcia Brady' speaks to Maui students
Friendship the focus as 'Marcia Brady' speaks to Maui students
For intellectually challenged people, sometimes it's hard to make friends. That's where the Best Buddies program steps in...More >>
Ghost tours nearly sell out on Friday the 13th
Ghost tours nearly sell out on Friday the 13th
It's Friday the 13th, the day you supposedly either have good or bad luck. The superstition has nearly sold out ghost tours. Joe Punohu, a tour...More >>
4,500 Schofield soldiers return home
4,500 Schofield soldiers return home
4,500 Hawaiii-based soldiers are back in the arms of loved ones. On Thursday, they had their official homecoming at ...More >>
A number of local makeup artists making it through tough economy
A number of local makeup artists making it through tough economy
The slowing economy is causing couples tying the knot to tighten their budget. And it's causing concern for some businesses ... More >>
New projections deepen state deficit
New projections deepen state deficit
The state's deficit deepens as its council on revenues projects a budget shortfall that nears a billion dollars, sending lawmakers scrambling to come up with the cash. More >>
Does it Work? Kinoki Cleansing Detox Foot Pads
Does it Work? Kinoki Cleansing Detox Foot Pads
Feeling a bit achy? Do you suffer from insomnia or fatigue? A popular product advertised on television, claims to be the ancient Japanese...More >>
Man convicted of sex assault on baby gets life sentence
Man convicted of sex assault on baby gets life sentence
Danny Friddle
Prosecutors describe the crime as so heinous, it's off the charts. A Leeward Oahu man, who sexually assaulted his own baby, received a...More >>
'Meals on Wheels' supporters march to keep program alive
'Meals on Wheels' supporters march to keep program alive
Budget cuts and possible layoffs face Hawaii state workers Thursday. A group of state economists called the Council of Revenues lowered its ...More >>
Hawaii's homeless vulnerable to new, ‘epidemic' bacteria strain
Hawaii's homeless vulnerable to new, ‘epidemic' bacteria strain
Hawaii leads the nation in hospital admissions for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA, a deadly bacteria infection resistant to ...More >>
Hokulea sails into day one smoothly
Hokulea sails into day one smoothly
The weather was almost perfect last night for the Hokulea. She launched Tuesday, just after 5:00 PM from Sand Island. Crew members say...More >>
Residents urged to use water sparingly after main break
Residents urged to use water sparingly after main break
BWS crews are on the scene of a 24-inch water main break off Farrington Highway near Honokai Hale. Crews are digging to expose the...More >>
Memorial service for slain teacher
Memorial service for slain teacher
More than a 1000 mourners wait in line to say a final farewell to slain Waianae High School teacher Asa Yamashita. Family, friends and students both past and present paid their respects....More >>
Hawaii's Halemaumau crater continuing to emit dangerous sulfur dioxide gas
Hawaii's Halemaumau crater continuing to emit dangerous sulfur dioxide gas
One year ago this March, Halemaumau crater's violent activity created a towering plume that put scientists on high alert. What was...More >>
Breach of contract trial against Korean pop star Rain begins
Breach of contract trial against Korean pop star Rain begins
A popular Korean singer, who canceled an Oahu concert at the last minute two years ago, is accused of fraud and breach of contract. On Wednesday...More >>
Dumpster diving for the environment
Dumpster diving for the environment
The United States Coast Guard is looking at ways to go green and that includes analyzing their trash. College interns put on their...More >>
Waianae home invasion suspects indicted
Waianae home invasion suspects indicted
Two men suspected in a 2007 home invasion in Waianae were indicted Tuesday on multiple counts, including robbery...More >>
Hokulea sets sail after weather delays
Hokulea sets sail after weather delays
After a ten day weather delay of cloudy, rainy and unclear conditions, the historic Hokule'a finally sets sail. It's crew of 24 departed Oahu and headed for the isolated nature preserve...More >>
Hokulea leaves wave of controversy
Hokulea leaves wave of controversy
The Hokulea has taken some media hits from the political wrestling over the controversial $410 billion spending bill. In it are earmarks under...More >>
Police: Oahu drivers not getting safety message
Police: Oahu drivers not getting safety message
Honolulu police on Tuesday lashed out at Oahu drivers, saying they're not getting the message about safety on the ...More >>
Online improvements benefit Kaiser Permanente patients
Online improvements benefit Kaiser Permanente patients
Seeing your doctor isn't necessarily at the top of anyone's wish list, but advancements in online technology mean easier access to your own medical records and fewer visits to the ...More >>
Putting pressure on the healing process
Putting pressure on the healing process
When you think of hyperbaric chambers, you probably think of scuba divers with the bends. But nowadays ...More >>
Lingle tests negative for breast cancer
Lingle tests negative for breast cancer
It's sigh of relief at Washington Place: Governor Linda Lingle does not have breast cancer. She publicly revealed the negative results... More >>
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issues no warning after earthquake
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issues no warning after earthquake
In some cases, earthquakes could trigger a tsunami, but that was not the case on Monday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center ...More >>
Training for work by gaming
Training for work by gaming
Every day thousands turn to video games for a break from reality. But they are not all just fun and games, "playing" may also be "training" for...More >>
Man accused of fatally stabbing teacher pleads not guilty
Man accused of fatally stabbing teacher pleads not guilty
A former Hawaii State Hospital patient, accused of murdering a teacher from Waianae, pleaded not guilty at his ...More >>
Deep-sea vessels collect water, sediment samples near disposed munitions
Deep-sea vessels collect water, sediment samples near disposed munitions
A team of researchers is gathering data from the ocean floor south of Oahu to determine whether military munitions ...More >>
Police: tips help nab jewelry theft suspect
Police: tips help nab jewelry theft suspect
Tips to Crimestoppers helped nab a young man suspected of trying to steal jewelry from a store on Ala Moana Boulevard. Johann Pack, 18, is...More >>
4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Hawaii island
4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Hawaii island
An earthquake hit Monday morning on the island of Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)measured the earthquake as 4.0 on the Richter scale ...More >>
Healthy employees help a company's bottom line
Healthy employees help a company's bottom line
A fitness expo on Friday in Kalihi sold more than a healthy lifestyle. It may be a new trend for corporations trying to save money. This is the first year that PACT - orMore >>
Royal Hawaiian completes 60 million dollar renovation
Royal Hawaiian completes 60 million dollar renovation
Hawaii hotels are seeing fewer guests, but that didn't stop one of Oahu's most famous hotels from spending tens of...More >>
Real estate investors strategize in down economy
Real estate investors strategize in down economy
Real estate investors from around the country converge in Waikiki, looking for creative ways to get people into...More >>
Royal Hawaiian Hotel reopening a gala affair
Royal Hawaiian Hotel reopening a gala affair
The grand re-opening of the Pink Palace of the Pacific was a major affair Saturday night. Let's take a look at...More >>
T-Shirt business remains recession proof
T-Shirt business remains recession proof
In these tough times, there are some businesses who haven't felt the effects of the economy. They're often...More >>
Parents take precautions at all ages concerts
Parents take precautions at all ages concerts
On any given weekend night, do you know where your kids are? They might be at the movies or making their way to a friends house. But, how comfortable would you be if they went to an all...More >>
Unemployment claims continue to climb
Unemployment claims continue to climb
Americans continue to lose their jobs at an alarming rate. National unemployment is now at 8.1 percent, its highest level in more than 25 years. Hawaii is below the ...More >>
Cemetery expansion draws conservation criticism
Cemetery expansion draws conservation criticism
It's a tug-of-war over plans to expand a cemetery on Windward Oahu. On Friday, the State Land Use Commission listened to...More >>
Pro Bowl to return to Hawaii for at least two more years
Pro Bowl to return to Hawaii for at least two more years
The Pro Bowl's Returning to Hawaii. The NFL all-star showcase will be back in 2011, after a one year stopover next ....More >>
Student confrontation with anti-gay demonstrators leads to arrest at UH
Student confrontation with anti-gay demonstrators leads to arrest at UH
Heated debate and tempers, as a San Francisco-based religious group's preaching pushes the buttons of a college student, leading to his arrest. As many as 600 University of Hawaii at Manoa...More >>
Does It Work? The Peticure
Does It Work? The Peticure
Giving yourself a pedicure might be an easy task for you. But, what about giving one to your furry four legged pal?...More >>
Oahu 5th graders celebrate environmental awareness day
Oahu 5th graders celebrate environmental awareness day
Thursday hundreds of keiki visited a living learning center to celebrate Agriculture and Environmental Awareness Day. Keiki take a trip...More >>
City bill banning use of electronic devices while driving moves forward
City bill banning use of electronic devices while driving moves forward
The days of talking on your cell phone while driving on Oahu may be numbered if a city bill becomes law. The Honolulu City Council is...More >>
Arizona man accused of trying to have sex with Oahu girls
Arizona man accused of trying to have sex with Oahu girls
State prosecutors call it a disturbing case. An Arizona resident, accused of trying to have sex with two young girls on ...More >>
Homeless problem at Waikiki Park sparks sleeping ban
Homeless problem at Waikiki Park sparks sleeping ban
Complaints about crime and harrassment spark a fight against the homeless problem in Waikiki. On Thursday, the Honolulu City...More >>
Students take a virtual field trip underwater
Students take a virtual field trip underwater
High school students from Myron B. Thompson Academy learn about Hawaii's endangered coral reefs using cutting edge technology. Take a virtual...More >>
Where are they now? Ben Cayetano
Where are they now? Ben Cayetano
He held the highest position across the state. But it didn't come without regrets or challenges. And he just released a memoir that reveals it all. In...More >>
Korean Air gets bigger plane to seat growing Korean tourism
Korean Air gets bigger plane to seat growing Korean tourism
Some encouraging news light of the rocky economy - Korean Airlines has added more seats on its daily flight in and out of Honolulu. It's a hopeful...More >>
Governor unveils new budget proposal
Governor unveils new budget proposal
Gov. Linda Lingle (R-Hawaii) unveiled her plan this afternoon, to close the state's 650 million dollar budget gap ....More >>
Survey on Correa's leadership as reappointment talks loom
Survey on Correa's leadership as reappointment talks loom
Within the next several months, the Honolulu Police Commission is expected to decide whether to keep Boisse Correa ...More >>
Former Hawaii State Hospital patient indicted on murder charge
Former Hawaii State Hospital patient indicted on murder charge
A former Hawaii State Hospital patient, accused of fatally stabbing a teacher from Waianae, was indicted on a murder charge Wednesday. An Oahu...More >>
Target opens first Hawaii stores
Target opens first Hawaii stores
A big retailer opens a pair of stores on Oahu. Target has not only hired hundreds of employees, boosting the number of retail jobs, it is also giving...More >>
Honolulu Police conducting impaired driver checkpoints
Honolulu Police conducting impaired driver checkpoints
Honolulu Police will be setting up impaired driver checkpoints from Thursday until April 30th. The checkpoints will be set up... More >>
Vigil honors slain Waianae teacher
Vigil honors slain Waianae teacher
Hundreds packed Waianae High School's cafeteria Tuesday night to celebrate the life of english teacher Asa Yamashita, days after her brutal murder.More >>
Oahu residents react to city budget proposal
Oahu residents react to city budget proposal
Oahu residents react a day after Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann unveiled his $1.8 billion budget. He proposed ...More >>
Prosecutors seek 120-year sentence for Lankford
Prosecutors seek 120-year sentence for Lankford
It's a case that grabbed international attention. Now, the man convicted of murdering Japanese tourist Masumi Watanabe ...More >>
A temporary no Go! for sale of Aloha Airlines name
A temporary no Go! for sale of Aloha Airlines name
A federal bankruptcy court judge on tuesday blocked Aloha Airlines' rival from taking its name, at least for now. It's back to ...More >>
Waikiki resorts hope bigger pools lead to more visitors
Waikiki resorts hope bigger pools lead to more visitors
We're surrounded by water, but that isn't stopping Waikiki resorts from building bigger and better swimming pools...More >>
Students and staff remember slain teacher
Students and staff remember slain teacher
Asa Yamashita's students and fellow staff members mourn her loss together for the first time since her murder. Grief counselors were at...More >>
12-year-old gives gift of life
12-year-old gives gift of life
It's a gift of a lifetime, but one some may be hesitant to give. The Organ Donor Center says in Hawaii more ....More >>
Students owe money back from over payments
Students owe money back from over payments
Already strapped for cash, some UH-Manoa students are being asked to pay back a portion of their financial ...More >>
Man's body found in River Street canal
Man's body found in River Street canal
Downtown Honolulu was the site of a disturbing discovery Monday. The body of a 46-year-old man was found in the River Street canal at...More >>
Man gets 20-year prison term for fatal stabbing in Waimalu
Man gets 20-year prison term for fatal stabbing in Waimalu
After two trials and a delay in sentencing, an Oahu man finally received his punishment for a fatal stabbing more than three years ago. A Circuit Court...More >>
Good things come in small packages at UH Art Gallery
Good things come in small packages at UH Art Gallery
You've heard of Shoebox Greetings. But not like this! These little pieces of art can literally give themselves a hand! This is the 10th time the University ofMore >>
Another local store closes its doors
Another local store closes its doors
With the slowing economy, another local business is forced to close its doors. The Ultimate You is a consignment store in Kapahulu. Owner Kelsey Sears...More >>
An Oahu family begins to heal after heartbreak
An Oahu family begins to heal after heartbreak
Many have seen the video of the crime scene where Asa Yamashita was murdered on Oahu. But what people rarely get to see, is how families start to put togetherMore >>
Hawaii Writers Conference provides boost to state's economy
Hawaii Writers Conference provides boost to state's economy
Can the state write its own ticket to economic success? That's what organizers of a Honolulu conference say is possible, thanks to a prestigious writing conferenceMore >>
Defibrillator bill aims to save more lives
Defibrillator bill aims to save more lives
Life saving defibrillators are becoming more common in public places like malls, condos, and offices. But believe it or not, some companies afraid toMore >>
One school, eight sets of twins
One school, eight sets of twins
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to have a twin? We get those answers and more from not one, not two, but eight sets of twins at...More >>
A hero's homecoming
A hero's homecoming
At Schofield Barracks Thursday night, about 600 soldiers returned home from the Middle East. Balloons, colorful signs, music were all the...More >>
Strong turnout for Father Damien pilgrimage
Strong turnout for Father Damien pilgrimage
HONOLULU (KHNL) - The demand to see Kalaupapa's Father Damien become a saint is so overwhelming, Seawind Tours and Travel...More >>
Likelike driver legally drunk, police step up enforcement
Likelike driver legally drunk, police step up enforcement
KHNL News 8 has learned the driver in Thursday's high-speed car crash on Likelike Highway, which left him and two others dead...More >>
Mourners turn crash site into a makeshift memorial
Mourners turn crash site into a makeshift memorial
WINDWARD OAHU (KHNL) - Wednesday night's crash site on Likelike Highway near the Wilson Tunnel has become a growing makeshift...More >>
Shopping for prom bargains
Shopping for prom bargains
Honolulu - Prom season is fast approaching and for many girls, the dress is very important. It can also set you back hundreds of dollars. But on Saturday, those shopping not only found the perfect thingMore >>
Woman fatally stabbed in Ewa Beach parking lot
Woman fatally stabbed in Ewa Beach parking lot
A fatal assault on Aloha Friday, as a woman is stabbed to death then left for dead at a busy Oahu shopping center. More >>

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Tourism (but not much else) is booming in Hawaii. Here's why that's a problem
Tourism (but not much else) is booming in Hawaii. Here's why that's a problem
Updated: Sunday, September 23 2018 4:03 AM EDT2018-09-23 08:03:30 GMT
Visitors in Hawaii. (Image: Hawaii News Now/file)
Economists are seeing troubling trends in Hawaii's economy.
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Economists are seeing troubling trends in Hawaii's economy.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopens to the delight of hundreds
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopens to the delight of hundreds
Updated: Saturday, September 22 2018 10:14 PM EDT2018-09-23 02:14:37 GMT
Eager tourists flocked to the park when it reopened Saturday. (Image: Hawaii News Now)
Eager tourists flocked to the park when it reopened Saturday. (Image: Hawaii News Now)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park welcomed visitors Saturday after the park's longest closure ever — 134 days.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park welcomed visitors Saturday after the park's longest closure ever — 134 days.
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AP source: Kavanaugh, Ford agree to testify on Thursday
AP source: Kavanaugh, Ford agree to testify on Thursday
Posted: Saturday, September 22 2018 1:51 AM EDT2018-09-22 05:51:44 GMT
Updated: Sunday, September 23 2018 2:56 AM EDT2018-09-23 06:56:43 GMT
(Jim Bourg/Pool Photo via AP, File). FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2018, file photo Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh is surrounded by photographers as he stands with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley R-Iowa, during his confirmatio...
The high-stakes brinkmanship over whether Brett Kavanaugh's accuser would testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee came to a momentary standstill as GOP Chairman Chuck Grassley gave Christine Blasey Ford more time to decide on the terms of her appearance.
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The high-stakes brinkmanship over whether Brett Kavanaugh's accuser would testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee came to a momentary standstill as GOP Chairman Chuck Grassley gave Christine Blasey Ford more time to decide on the terms of her appearance.
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UN: Excessive drinking killed over 3 million people in 2016
UN: Excessive drinking killed over 3 million people in 2016
Posted: Saturday, September 22 2018 2:20 PM EDT2018-09-22 18:20:51 GMT
Updated: Saturday, September 22 2018 2:23 PM EDT2018-09-22 18:23:44 GMT
(AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan, FILE). FILE- In this Nov. 27, 2012 file photo, a customer checks bottles of imported wine at a supermarket in Beijing. The World Health Organization said in a report published Friday Sept. 21, 2018, that drinking too much ...
The World Health Organization says that drinking too much alcohol killed more than 3 million people in 2016, mostly men.More >>
The World Health Organization says that drinking too much alcohol killed more than 3 million people in 2016, mostly men.More >>
State notifies Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. of possible E. coli in water system
State notifies Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. of possible E. coli in water system
Updated: Saturday, September 22 2018 10:27 PM EDT2018-09-23 02:27:54 GMT
The Keaau water system tested positive for E. coli, officials said. (Image: Maunaloa.com)
(Image: Maunaloa.com)
The state Department of Health has notified the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation of possible water violations in their water system, a company spokesperson said Saturday.
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The state Department of Health has notified the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation of possible water violations in their water system, a company spokesperson said Saturday.
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