Kaput pump shuts dialysis site
The Liberty Dialysis Center in Kailua- Kona is temporarily closed because of an equipment malfunction. Read more
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High surf, wind warnings in effect through Monday afternoon
A high surf warning remains in effect until at least 6 p.m. today for the north and west shores of Oahu, Kauai, Niihau and Molokai and the north shores of Maui. Read more
H-1 closed today in Kapolei area
Officials are warning drivers that the H-1 freeway will close in both directions this morning between the Kua-lakai Parkway and Kamokila Boulevard interchanges. Read more
Motorcyclist in fatal crash identified
The 26-year-old soldier whose body was discovered about 12 hours after he crashed a motorcycle on the H-1 freeway was identified by the Army Saturday as Spc. Patrick James Rodgers of Willis, Texas. Read more
Ocean incidents kill 2, injure 1
Two people died and another was left in critical condition late last week in ocean-related incidents off Maui. Read more
Man charged in sword attack at hotel
A man has been charged Monday with assaulting a Waikiki hotel employee with a sword. Read more
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North Shores could get 22-foot surf tonight through Wednesday
A high surf advisory is in effect for the north and west shores of Oahu, Kauai, Niihau and Molokai and the north shores of Maui, the National Weather Service said. Read more
Lanai, hundreds on Oahu remain without electricity
Crews on Lanai resumed work this morning to replace 19 utility poles damaged by high winds, knocking out power to all 1,700 residents over the weekend. Read more
Water main break jams streets and highways
A water main break at the eastern end of the H-1 freeway caused a massive, daylong traffic jam Saturday that spread like octopus tentacles into the side streets of Kaimuki and major arteries such as the Pali Highway. Read more
Space station to dazzle isles over next few days
The International Space Station will put in a pair of spectacular appearances over Hawaii in the days ahead, weather permitting. Read more
High-surf warning in effect off 6 islands
A high-surf warning remains in effect at least through this afternoon for the north and west shores of Oahu, Kauai, Niihau and Molokai and the north shores of Maui. Read more
Octopod relies on mined sea mineral, study finds
Last February, researchers found a new species of octopuslike creature crawling along the seafloor near Necker Island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Read more
Paddle board found adrift off Maui with no one aboard
The Coast Guard is asking the public’s help identifying the owner of a 12-foot paddle board found adrift today about two miles off Ulua Beach Park, Maui. Read more
Fire crews respond to burning boat off Hawaii Kai
Honolulu fire crews are responding to a boat fire of Hawaii Kai, with reports of people jumping off the boat into the water. Read more
Hyatt employees give back
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa donated more than $16,000 Thursday to the Kauai United Way. The presentation capped the “Holiday Giving” drive for the island’s largest private employer. Read more
Hanabusa moves office to Bishop Place
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa is relocating her Honolulu offices to Bishop Place downtown. Read more
Plane goes down in sea off Molokai with 3 on board
The Coast Guard launched a search Friday night for a small plane that went down in the ocean north of Molokai with three people aboard. Read more
Group wants Dole Street to regain original name
Woman dies after falling out of truck
She has been identified as Bristol Thompson of Kona. Read more
Maui beach is reopened after shark sighting
Big Beach reopened around 3 p.m. Monday after a shark sighting closed the beach earlier in the day. Read more
Rocketry students pierce the sky
Pillars of exhaust rising high in the sky marked the successful launch of homemade rockets Friday by students at Waimea High School on Kauai. Read more
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