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Hawaii high school students are required to take algebra. Should they be?

Local nonprofit offering thousands of dollars in scholarships to Hawaii Island students

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 2:05 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Hawaii Rise Foundation announced on Wednesday that roughly $12,000 worth of scholarships will be available to eligible youth.

News

Dedicated hula fans have lined up in Hilo for Merrie Monarch Festival's Ho'ike night

Scores line up overnight for Merrie Monarch Hoike tickets

Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 11:01 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
Tickets are $5 each cash only, with a maximum of two for each buyer

News

2022: Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leināʻala - Photo by Bruce Omori

Here’s who will compete at Merrie Monarch 2023 (and who will pick the winners)

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:15 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
The list of judges and participants has been announced.

Community

HNN FILE

LIST: Current transmitter disruptions

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Hawaii News Now strives to alert viewers to any transmitter disruptions.

Community

Are you looking for a summer journalism internship in Hawaii?

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 7:32 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Are you looking to launch an exciting media career through a paid summer internship?

Honolulu Pride

Hawaii’s ‘Glades era’ was glamorous. But it was also the darkest time for LGBTQ+ performers

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 3:10 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
"It was like we were in our own little world."

Pride

‘We were despised’: Honolulu Pride is celebrated today, but it wasn’t always that way

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 4:25 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
The first Pride march in Honolulu is traced back to June 30, 1974.

News

A highlight of Honolulu Pride, Universal Show Queen pageant makes a grand return

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:41 AM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
Now in its 37th year, six contestants from around the world fought for the coveted title.

News

This business owner has embraced all that she is. She wants others to do the same

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:40 AM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
“I have been bullied my entire life because of the fact that I was different. I don’t allow it to discourage who I am."

News

Four stones sit in Waikiki. Their story? Unknown to most who pass by

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:40 AM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
The stones have deep ties to Hawaiian history and gender identity.
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Merrie Monarch Festival

Merrie Monarch Royal Parade makes grand comeback after 2-year hiatus

Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 5:20 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
"Itʻs just nice to feel people again, and to see the smiles on everybody. We love it.”

News

Get ready: Merrie Monarch Hoike tickets on sale Tuesday

Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 3:35 PM HST
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By Mahealani Richardson
A total of 2,000 tickets for $5 each will be sold.

News

Donations to cover cost of repairs after break-in at Moiliili Community Center

Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 at 12:59 PM HST
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By Kainoa Enos
The suspects struck the community center on Nov. 19.

Holiday 2020

Hilton Hawaiian Village partners with IHS to feed the less fortunate this Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 4:06 PM HST
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By Kainoa Enos
700 pounds worth of food will be prepared and handed out.

News

Need work? There are ‘green jobs’ available, and this program can help you find one

Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 6:43 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Last year, the program filled more than 350 jobs across several local organizations.

News

Young students pitch in to help Oahu reach goal of planting 100K trees by 2025

Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 2:49 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Nearly two dozen new native plants are now taking root at the Liliuokalani Botanical Garden

News

Signing up for Medicare? Workshops offered to help eligible adults enroll

Updated: Oct. 21, 2021 at 3:08 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Hawaii State Health Insurance Program will be holding four in-person workshops.

Community

Pump gas at Shell stations and you could help a local charity

Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 at 9:31 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A new promotion at the pump will help provide social services for kids.

Community

New workout campaign seeks to help wishes come true for Maui children

Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 9:39 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
They’re raising money for Make-A-Wish Children on Maui.

News

Coast Guard families get free admission to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites this weekend

Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 3:41 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Entry fees are being waived for them in honor of the branch’s 231st birthday.

News

Need a new passport? Kahului Post Office can help at an upcoming event

Updated: Jun. 22, 2021 at 1:36 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
With travel demand up, Kahului post office will be holding another ‘Passport Fair’ for new applicants.

News

You now have extra time to renew expired driver’s licenses, documents

Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
If they expired between March 16, 2020 and June 8, 2021, it's now valid until Aug. 6

News

Celebrate a cherished Hawaiian bird in this upcoming community art display

Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 12:58 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Your creations will be featured in the Kaka’ako display.

News

These two names were most common among Hawaii newborns in 2020

Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 3:32 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The name rankings come from a newly released Social Security Administration list.

Local Headlines

Want to explore the treasures of Iolani Palace? Now, you can do it online

Updated: May. 6, 2021 at 5:31 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The online experience is in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Month.

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Waipahu dancer clinches title of Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen 2021

Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 7:57 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The last outstanding teen titleholder was crowned two years ago. The pandemic canceled the competition in 2020.

Community

Students at Mid-Pac preparing for a 3-day online May Day celebration

Updated: Apr. 27, 2021 at 5:28 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The school’s hula halau, Pūpūkahi i Ke Alo O Nā Pua, will showcase their talents.

UH looks for community donations to improve campus field ahead of football games

Updated: Apr. 12, 2021 at 7:20 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The university is seeking to raise $6 million.

Local Headlines

Buying a poke bento at Foodland this month comes with added incentive

Updated: Mar. 6, 2021 at 5:06 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Foodland is partnering with a local organization to help feed Hawaii's elderly.

Local Headlines

Local restaurants partner with delivery service for food drive

Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 10:40 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Donations can be dropped off at participating restaurants on Oahu and Maui.

Community

An Oahu church offers a career coaching program for those job hunting

Updated: Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:02 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A number of community groups have offered similar services as thousands faced unemployment as a result of the pandemic.

Local Headlines

In annual radiothon, college station looks to listeners for key support

Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 4:41 PM HST
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By Alexa Gutierrez
The college station's goal is to raise $34,000 for much needed equipment and renovations.

Local Headlines

Itching to do some artwork? A local non-profit has a contest for young adults

Updated: Sep. 15, 2020 at 10:26 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
There's a new call for entries from artists between the ages of 18 to 29.

Community

Identity thieves have stolen at least $15.8M in Hawaii jobless benefits ... and probably much more

Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 5:32 AM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
The scammers used stolen information from thousands of Hawaii residents to file the fraudulent claims.

Community

Thieves steal $250K worth of protective gear that was destined for hospitals, first responders

Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 11:43 AM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Equipment stolen from the facility on Kapiolani Boulevard included N95 masks, face shields and gloves.

News

Merrie Monarch ticket refunds are available, though some opt to donate the money

Updated: Mar. 28, 2020 at 3:49 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
The money donated will be distributed among the halau that were set to participate.

Community

Education Innovation Teacher Challenge

Updated: Mar. 4, 2020 at 9:32 AM HST
What could your school do with $25,000? Hawaii Public school teachers, apply for the Education Innovation Grant from Farmers Insurance Hawaii and the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation to make your big idea a reality!

Community

Waiahole Elementary to celebrate 136 years with benefit concert

Updated: Feb. 26, 2020 at 9:52 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Waiahole Elementary was founded in 1883 during the reign of King David Kalakaua.

News

A new license plate for electric vehicles is being proposed, and it honors Hokulea

Updated: Feb. 3, 2020 at 5:46 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
Sales of the new plate could go to benefit the Polynesian Voyaging Society.

Community

Local Connection: A Fond Aloha, Rick Blangiardi

Updated: Jan. 15, 2020 at 8:14 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
"Thank you for watching and supporting us through all these years. Your trust in us defines the very essence and purpose of our work."

Editorial

Local Connection: Cost of Living in 2020

Updated: Dec. 18, 2019 at 3:33 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Statistics about the state of Hawaii’s economy – especially for the middle and working class — are chilling.

Editorial

Local Connection: Happy Holidays!

Updated: Dec. 18, 2019 at 3:24 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Let us not forget to help each other, in small ways and in big ways if possible.

Community

Local Connection: Samoa Vaccination Mission

Updated: Dec. 11, 2019 at 4:29 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
We do share much more than a common ocean.

Community

Local Connection: Roynes Dural Exoneration

Updated: Dec. 9, 2019 at 12:35 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Sex Assault Charges against Roynes Dural were finally thrown out of court by a state judge last week.

Community

Local Connection: Violent Crimes on Oahu

Updated: Dec. 4, 2019 at 10:29 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Honolulu has long been considered – and still is – one of the safest big cities in America.

Community

Local Connection: Waikiki Groin

Updated: Dec. 2, 2019 at 3:15 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Construction was finished last week on a 95-foot groin made basically of big sand bags.

Community

17-year-old battling lymphoma gets a Broadway wish granted

Updated: Nov. 25, 2019 at 3:37 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A Wahiawa teenager’s wish has been granted thanks to Make-A-Wish Hawaii.

Community

Local Connection: Supporting The Salvation Army This Holiday Season

Updated: Nov. 25, 2019 at 3:03 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The holidays are here and you know what that means: 'Tis the season for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles and bell ringers across the islands.

Editorial

Local Connection: Politics and Plastics on Oahu

Updated: Nov. 22, 2019 at 1:46 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The debate over how to move away from plastic and foam containers in the food industry is exposing chronic flaws in how the council does its business

Editorial

Local Connection: Supporting UH Football

Updated: Nov. 18, 2019 at 3:08 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Coach Rolovich has turned the program around in his first few years.
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