Hawaii reports first child flu death of season
The child from Hawaii island had underlying medical conditions, health officials said. Read more
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Driver hurt after 18-wheeler overturns on Nimitz Highway
The crash closed multiple westbound lanes of Nimitz Highway, clogging morning traffic. Read more
2 boys injured after crashing e-bike into Honolulu police car
The boys, ages 14 and 17, had multiple lacerations and abrasions and were taken to an emergency room in serious condition. Read more
Dec. 13: Corrections
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Red flag warning canceled for all Hawaiian islands
“As winds begin to decrease and relative humidity rebounds, the threat of critical fire weather has diminished,” forecasters said. Read more
Red flag warning canceled for leeward areas of all islands
“As winds begin to decrease and relative humidity rebounds, the threat of critical fire weather has diminished,” forecasters said. Read more
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Coast Guard rescues 5 after boat capsizes off Kauai
Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a call at 2:38 p.m. from the Kauai station overheard a message regarding a capsized boat with five adults in the water. Read more
Family says Hannah Kobayashi was found safe, ending month-long ordeal
The family’s brief statement gave no details on where Kobayashi was found. Read more
Zipper Lane to remain closed today
West Oahu commuters are advised to plan for delays and allow extra travel time. HDOT will issue updates as repairs progress. Read more
Farrington High to reopen after early-morning shooting on campus
In a letter to parents, Farrington principal Alfredo Carganilla said it appears that the 4 a.m. shooting of a “campus security contractor” was accidental and there is no threat to students. Read more
HFD: Cause of Kalihi fire was jump starter battery pack
”The jump pack was plugged in and charging on a table when the failure occurred, causing the fire,” said HFD in a news release. Read more
Maui police seek help contacting families of 11 unclaimed bodies
If the bodies remain unclaimed in a reasonable amount of time, they will be cremated, MPD said. Read more
HFD airlifts lost hikers from Nuuanu trail
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at 5:25 p.m. Monday to a report of two female hikers in their 20s who had become lost. Read more
High surf, wind and potential fire weather conditions ahead
The National Weather Service says a pair of overlapping, northwest swells will peak later today before gradually declining, and surf along north and west shores is expected to remain above advisory level through tonight. Read more
High surf advisory posted for most north, west shores today
The National Weather Service expects surf to build to 12 to 16 feet along the north shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and Maui this afternoon, and peak up to 18 feet tonight through Tuesday. Read more
Head-on collision in Kalaeloa sends 4 to hospital
EMS responded to the scene at F.D. Roosevelt Avenue and Kasaan Bay Street at about 8:15 a.m. and treated four patients. The first patient was in one vehicle and the others were in a second vehicle. Read more
Maui woman spent hours with stranger, police say
Hannah Kobayashi, a Maui woman police think “voluntarily” went missing while traveling to New York, met a man shortly after landing in Los Angeles and then spent the day with him before crossing into Mexico, according to authorities. Read more
Man, 64, seriously injured after assault at Aala Park
He was assaulted with an unknown sharp object, Emergency Medical Services said. Read more
Public works official named Maui wildfire recovery leader
John Smith was instrumental in leading infrastructure restoration efforts following the wildfires, county officials said, and will oversee the county’s recovery efforts. Read more
Man, 19, suffers gunshot wound to leg in Waianae
Honolulu police released no information on the shooting. Read more
Motorcyclist, 46, hurt in speed hump crash in Waianae
The 46-year-old motorcyclist was traveling west on Farrington Highway when he lost control on a city speed hump and was thrown onto the roadway. Read more
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