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Kamehameha Highway in Kaneohe closed in both directions after crash
Police said a Hawaiian Telcom crew will be doing repairs to equipment damaged in the collision and that the work may take up to six hours. Read more
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Avian influenza confirmed in birds on Central Oahu property
After confirmation of avian influenza, agricultural officials issued a quarantine order that requires all birds on the property “be depopulated” and the area disinfected. Read more
Maili Pillbox trail evacuated due to brush fire
The fire is contained, but police evacuated the Maili Pillbox trail, and closed the right lane of Farrington Highway in the area for use by emergency vehicles. Read more
Grand opening held for DonPen Times in Royal Kunia
The new store, which opened at about 9:45 a.m. today after a blessing and taiko performance, offers groceries, along with a deli, snacks, beverages, beauty items and “kawaii,” or cute, products. Read more
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American Airlines flight from Honolulu makes ‘expedited climb’ to avoid mountains
The Airbus A321neo was bound for Los Angeles International Airport when the incident occurred at 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to the FAA. Read more
Pedestrian, 37, seriously injured after she is struck by car in Kuakini
EMS responded to the scene at about 1:50 p.m. Thursday at the corner of Kuakini and Alaneo streets, near Lanakila Elementary School. Read more
3 injured, 1 critically, in multi-vehicle crash in Nanakuli
Honolulu police said that at about 5:50 a.m. Friday, a 31-year-old man was driving west on the highway “at a high rate of speed” when he side-swiped a vehicle driven by 21-year-old man. Read more
Red flag warning canceled; wind advisory in effect for some islands
The wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday for portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island, Read more
Red flag warning covers leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands on Friday
The weather service predicts east wind of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 40% to 45%. Read more
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Sheraton Kauai hotel workers ratify contract
Nearly 5,000 hotel workers at eight Hawaii hotels have ratified new contracts this month. Read more
State posts bacteria exceedance advisory for Laniakea Beach
The state Health Department has issued an advisory warning of a high bacteria count for waters at Laniakea Beach on Oahu’s North Shore. Read more
Aggressive shark prompts warning signs at Kahe Point beach
Honolulu Emergency Services has posted signs in the area and advises beachgoers to consult lifeguards for current conditions. Read more
Red flag warning covers leeward areas of all Hawaiian islands on Friday
The weather service predicts east winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 40 to 45 percent. Read more
Moped rider, 30, dies after solo Waikiki crash
According to Honolulu police, the incident occurred around 9:43 p.m. when the man was traveling eastbound on Monsarrat Avenue and rear-ended a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Read more
DOH: Woman impersonated health inspector at Kahala supermarket
The DOH Food Safety Branch says last Thursday at about 6:30 p.m., a woman with dark hair allegedly identified herself as a health inspector at Whole Foods and then began questioning an employee about the store’s food products. Read more
High surf, wind advisories in effect for most isles; fire weather watch begins Friday
The advisory covers the north and west shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai and the north shores of Maui. Read more
Health officials detect first bird flu case on Oahu
State health officials said Tuesday night that they have detected H5 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in wastewater test samples on Oahu for the first time. Read more
Hawaii health officials detect bird flu in wastewater for first time
There is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission of H5N1 in the United States, health officials said. Read more
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