More than 20,000 fireworks permits issued this year
More firecrackers will likely be popping this New Year’s Eve than in the past five years. Read more
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State Hospital escapee’s extradition is authorized
The state of California has cleared the extradition of Hawaii State Hospital escapee Randall Saito. Read more
Vandals scatter remains at cemetery
Vandals broke into a Pearl City cemetery tomb and scattered someone’s remains, prompting a police investigation. Read more
Pedestrian struck on Nimitz Highway
Emergency Medical Services transported a pedestrian to a hospital after she was struck by a sport utility vehicle in the Kalihi area. Read more
Heavy rain and possible flooding remain threats
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding are expected through today as low-level moisture moves up from the southeast and an upper-level trough drops in from the opposite direction, according to the National Weather Service. Read more
Space station and satellites to present light show
The International Space Station and a pair of communications satellites will put on a celestial show for early risers in the days around Christmas if the clouds cooperate. Read more
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Visitor from Alaska charged with attempted murder on Big Isle
An Alaska woman accused of driving a car into her boyfriend on the Big Island was charged with attempted murder. Read more
Space station due to pass over isles tonight
The International Space Station will put in an extremely bright appearance tonight if the weather cooperates. Read more
Hokule‘a open for public tours in Waianae
The Hokule‘a will be available for public tours, school visits and educational outreach in Waianae for the next two weeks as part of its Mahalo Hawai‘i Sail. Read more
Man operating moped injured in Kaneohe
A 21-year-old man was injured Sunday when the moped he was operating struck a minivan in Kaneohe. Read more
Fatality in Rainbow Falls incident identified
A 43-year-old man has died after he was struck by a vehicle in Waipahu over the weekend. Identification is pending. Read more
Orbital event to occur as 3 planets align
An event resembling an exploding star coincides with the lineup of three rising planets early Tuesday. Read more
High surf and strong winds batter isles
Most of the Hawaiian Islands experienced high surf Thursday as a strong low-pressure system to the northeast generated a large north swell. Read more
Man’s body found off Kailua-Kona coast
Hawaii island firefighters recovered a body off Kailua-Kona early Monday after a visitor last seen at Old Kona Airport beach park was reported missing Sunday. Read more
Cause of Ocean View water well failure unknown
Yet another Big Island water well has gone offline. Read more
Man killed in Big Isle house fire is identified
Authorities have identified a man found dead in a North Kona house fire earlier this month. Read more
17 graduate from Maui/Molokai Drug Court
The Maui/Molokai Drug Court held its 61st graduation ceremony Thursday, with 17 participants completing the final steps of their intensive court-based treatment. Read more
Bank’s fundraising drive collects $756,679 for charities
First Hawaiian Bank employees and retirees contributed $756,679 to 34 charities as part of the bank’s annual Kokua Mai employee-giving campaign. Read more
King tides return this morning and Wednesday
This morning and Wednesday morning will mark a return of so-called king tides to local shores, raising water levels about 5 inches above normal and possibly higher in December and January, according to climate scientists. Read more
November discounts available to Biki riders
Biki, Honolulu’s bike-share program, began its “Biki Buys” promotion for November on Wednesday. Read more
President Trump has busy day on Oahu
President Donald Trump tossed flowers into the water at the USS Arizona Memorial on Friday, part of a whirlwind afternoon that included a briefing from the top U.S. military commander in the Pacific. Read more
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