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There are several laws going into effect January 1, 2010, including one that makes solar water...

The motorcyclist killed in a crash while traveling in the wrong direction on Moanalua Freeway earlier this month was legally drunk...

The Elections Commission has selected an interim chief elections officer for the state of Hawaii...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Sources say radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh is in a Hawaii hospital tonight. The 58-year-old was apparently having some chest pains while on vacation. All emergency workers

Despite an initial rejection by the governor ... a proposed agreement to reduce the number of teacher furlough days is still...

Carl Kasell did his last newscast on National Public Radio today, and is now officially almost retired. I say almost because I believe he will still be the announcer for the public radio quiz show “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” one of the regular prizes ...for which is getting Carl to do your telephone answering [...]

I’m not ready to part with our Christmas tree yet. It’s particularly full and has so many family memories displayed through our ornaments. Of course, there’s still the aroma that you only get from a real tree… Plus, I really do feel lucky that we... scored one of the last trees available on Oahu! Remember those [...]

Stand up paddling has become the newest craze for fitness enthusiasts. An event on Maui, has women...

Some local musicians dream of moving to California and making it big in Hollywood, but this California girl found...

In the Chinese calendar 2009 is the year of the Ox, but it could turn out to be remembered for the rat...

By Duane Shimogawa - bio | email KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) - One of the largest privately owned abalone companies in the world, is now flourishing in its 11th year. It survived a shaky economy and tough competition,

By Brooks Baehr - bio | email HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It is unlikely there will be a special session of the state legislature to access money in the state's rainy day fund to reduce the number of teacher

They're colorful, and they elicit oohs and aahs. But fire officials say amateurs...

Permits for the legal purchase of fireworks are on pace with last year, according to the Honolulu...

A Hilo man is in custody Tuesday after Hawaii island police arrested him for numerous offenses related...

I’ve mentioned before that when my Mom comes to town… there are 2 must visits. 1) Leonards Malasadas 2) Makapuu Lighthouse Sunday morning, they grabbed malasadas and met us for a hike. My Mom (& my Dad too this visit!), me, Alan & Kai went to Makapuu... Lighthouse. At the lookout a little more than half way up, [...]

Here's a list of all the New Year's Eve fireworks displays planned for Thursday night across the state of Hawaii...

President Obama started Tuesday with another address to the nation. In his five minute address he...

The state Department of Transportation is advising drivers that access to Lagoon Drive south of Aolele...

If you're looking for a fun New Year's Eve, what about dinner and a show at the Hilton Hawaiian Village? Chef Shannon Olvera...

Two mainland visitors died in separate drowning incidents on Kauai Monday. In Poipu, a snorkeler...

A man was killed in west Oahu Monday night after a moped crash near Waianae District Park. Police say...

Covering courts can be emotionally draining.  From watching a defendant feign remorse after ripping someone’s life apart, to seeing a mother still paralyzed with grief after the violent death of her child, it sometimes feel like I just went 10 rounds in a boxing match w...hen I walk out of a courtroom. I do feel privileged [...]

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is asking for help to count endangered whales. Volunteers would monitor the whales from shore sites around Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island during peak whale season...

The University of Hawaii says it doesn't have the money to sustain current operations, so professors will get a pay cut...

Police closed down Kaneohe Bay Drive Monday afternoon after at least one person was injured in what...

Organizers of an upcoming gymnastics competition are scrambling to find a new venue because their...

Two out of three court-appointed doctors have found a man who's accused of murdering a school teacher...

The Hawaii State Teacher's Association (HSTA) approved an agreement Monday that will reduce the...