Termite-eaten carport falls in Aiea Heights
A carport that collapsed in Aiea Heights Wednesday afternoon may have fallen victim to severe termite damage. Read more
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‘Five-0’ filming to slow traffic near HPD main station
Traffic flow on Friday afternoon is expected to be a bit slower than normal on and near Beretania and Alapai streets near the Honolulu Police main station and city bus terminal to accommodate the production of the TV series “Hawaii Five-0.” Read more
20-year-old man charged with first-degree robbery
A 20-year-old man has been charged with first-degree robbery in a home invasion. Read more
Washington man dies after being pulled from waters off Maui
A visitor from Kent, Washington died while snorkeling in waters off west Maui. Read more
Foul Kahaluu waterway awaits help
Windward Oahu resident Flora Obayashi said she cringes whenever she sees children playing and wading through the mud in the Kahaluu Lagoon behind the Hygienic Store — part of a waterway where fecal bacteria counts exceed state health standards. Read more
Restaurants oppose bid to raise liquor license fee
Noting other costs including a minimum wage increase are looming Jan. 1, officials representing several hundred restaurants in Hawaii said they were against a Honolulu liquor license fee increase of close to 70 percent. Read more
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Surfer Conrad Canha credited with pioneering ‘hot-dogging’ on waves
Hawaii-born international surfing champion Conrad Canha, who pioneered performance wave-riding known as “hot-dogging,” has died at age 85. Read more
Chinese students learn about Sun Yat-sen on Maui visit
The Maui ranch house on the slopes of Haleakala that once helped to raise the founder the Republic of China is gone. Read more
Downpour across Oahu prompts flood warnings
Heavy rain accompanied by thunder prompted flash flood warnings Tuesday for Oahu. Read more
Boy seriously injured after being run over in Waialua strip mall
An 8-year-old boy is in serious condition after being run over by a vehicle in the driveway of a strip mall in Waialua Tuesday at about 3:11 p.m., authorities said. Read more
Man who died as he cut copper wire is identified
A man who apparently died by electrocution in downtown Honolulu while cutting copper wiring has been identified. Read more
Man arrested in Kailua for alleged vehicular theft
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Kailua on suspicion of vehicular theft. Read more
Students from China study Sun Yat-sen on Maui
The Maui ranch house on the slopes of Haleakala that once helped to raise the founder the Republic Of China is gone. Read more
Weather officials track disturbance off Big Isle
Weather Service officials on Wednesday were continuing to monitor a tropical disturbance southeast of the state that could develop into a cyclone. Read more
Isle-born singer charged with possession of drugs
Hawaii-raised singer Yvonne Elliman-Alexander, known for her role in “Jesus Christ Superstar” and her hit song “If I Can’t Have You,” has been charged with illegal drug possession on Guam, according to the Pacific Daily News. Read more
Performer’s stolen wheelchair replaced amid outpouring of offers
What began as a plea for the return of a wheelchair stolen from a Waikiki street performer has turned into some 40 offers to donate one to the Kalihi man. Read more
Family pleads for return of wheelchair stolen in Kalihi
The wheelchair of a Waikiki street performer who does magic and card tricks was stolen in Kalihi last week, leaving him without his primary method of getting around in order to help his struggling family with finances. Read more
Diamond Head Lighthouse marks centennial of service
The Diamond Head Lighthouse that stands today has been a lifesaving navigational beacon for the past 100 years, preventing vessels from running aground on the jagged reef over which it presides. Read more
Boy launches Kids Speak for Parks campaign
Robbie Bond said he felt “really sad” when he heard that 27 national monuments might lose federal support, including Hawaii’s Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. Read more
Maui woman helps find photos of fallen Vietnam soldiers
Six years ago, Maui resident Janna Hoehn agreed to help gather photographs of Valley Isle soldiers who died in Vietnam — honoring them as part of a virtual “Wall of Faces” on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website. Read more
Deal would reopen part of historic trail on Maui
A major portion of the Old Makena-Ulupalakua Road in South Maui would be reopened as a historic trail under an out-of-court settlement between the landowner and various organizations, including Maui Tomorrow. Read more
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