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09/01/2024

Hawaii's legislative session starts up next week, with new security measures in place at the State Capitol.

09/01/2024

Former first lady Michelle Obama said she’s “terrified” about the potential outcome of the 2024 election, listing November’s presidential contest as among the fears that keep her awake at night, in a podcast interview released Monday.

(CNN) — Former first lady Michelle Obama said she’s “terrified” about the potential outcome of the 2024 election, listing November’s presidential contest as among the fears that keep her awake

09/01/2024

Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on surrogacy, calling the practice “deplorable” in a speech in Vatican City on Monday.

(CNN) — Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on surrogacy, calling the practice “deplorable” in a speech in Vatican City on Monday.

09/01/2024

Chief Meteorologist Pete Caggiano tracking severe weather tonight.

09/01/2024

Police in Colorado are investigating an incident involving US Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert, while they were at a restaurant on Saturday night, a police department official said.

(CNN) — Police in Colorado are investigating an incident involving US Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert, while they were at a restaurant on Saturday night, a police

09/01/2024

SNAKE FOUND | A 20-inch non-venomous gopher snake was discovered in a shipping container being unloaded at a hardware store in Kaunankakai.

A 20-inch non-venomous gopher snake was discovered in a shipping container being unloaded at a hardware store in Kaunankakai.

09/01/2024

SONY OPEN | It is Sony Open week in Hawaii. The professional golf tournament provides a big boost to the state economy. The Hawaii Tourism Authority said last year the event generated more than $100 million in revenue.

The professional golf tournament provides a big boost to the state economy. The Hawaii Tourism Authority said last year the event generated more than $100 million in revenue.

09/01/2024

CLOSING SOON | A long-time store on Kauai will soon be closing its doors. Hanapepe's Mariko store is closing for good after being open since the 1980s.

A long-time store on Kauai will soon be closing its doors. Hanapepe's Mariko store is closing for good after being open since the 1980s.

09/01/2024

In less than three months, Nanakuli Elementary School was able to open two preschool classrooms, making room for 40 more preschoolers. The new classrooms are part of the state's "Ready Keiki" initiative.

In less than three months, Nanakuli Elementary School was able to open two preschool classrooms, making room for 40 more preschoolers. The new classrooms are part of the state's "Ready

09/01/2024

BREAKING NEWS | Hawaiian Electric says it is implementing rolling power outages on Oahu beginning at 5:30 p.m. due to a “shortage in reserve generation capacity.”

Hawaiian Electric says it is implementing rolling power outages on Oahu beginning at 5:30 p.m. due to a “shortage in reserve generation capacity.”

09/01/2024

DEADLY CRASH | A teen boy who was struck and critically injured by a Big Island police vehicle on Friday, Jan. 6, died at the hospital on Monday, prompting a negligent homicide investigation.

A teen boy who was struck and critically injured by a Big Island police vehicle on Friday, Jan. 6, died at the hospital on Monday, prompting a negligent homicide investigation.

09/01/2024

TAX SEASON | If you like to file your taxes early, the IRS said on Monday it will begin accepting and processing 2023 federal income tax returns starting on Monday, January 29.

New York (CNN) — If you like to file your taxes early, the IRS said on Monday it will begin accepting and processing 2023 federal income tax returns starting on

09/01/2024

Accused crime boss Michael Miske is back in federal court on Monday. After an almost two-year delay, the US District Court began jury selection for the criminal conspiracy case against Miske -- accused of crimes including drug trafficking, kidnapping and murder for hire.

Accused crime boss Michael Miske is back in federal court on Monday. After an almost two-year delay, the US District Court began jury selection for the criminal conspiracy case against

09/01/2024

Odd radio circles in space have mystified astronomers since the cosmic objects were first discovered in 2019. Now, scientists think they may understand what forms these mysterious celestial structures, and the answer could provide insights into galactic evolution.

(CNN) — Odd radio circles in space have mystified astronomers since the cosmic objects were first discovered in 2019. Now, scientists think they may understand what forms these mysterious celestial

09/01/2024

CHEEHOO! | Gatorade announced Monday, Adrianna Arquette of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama High School is the 2023-2024 Gatorade Hawaii Volleyball Player of the Year.

Future UH athlete lands one of the nation's most prestigious awards in prep sports

08/01/2024

US consumers did not rein in their spending this past holiday season, and now have near-record-breaking debt balances to show for it, according to new Federal Reserve data released Monday.

08/01/2024

UPDATE | The Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have indicated a pressurization problem lit up on three different flights.

A federal official says the Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Portland, Oregon, was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have

08/01/2024

Apple said Monday that its Vision Pro mixed reality headset will be available for purchase in the United States beginning on February 2, with pre-orders beginning on January 19.

New York (CNN) — Apple said Monday that its Vision Pro mixed reality headset will be available for purchase in the United States beginning on February 2, with pre-orders beginning

08/01/2024

From a recent Pearlridge-Waipahu murder-suicide -- to comparable circumstances in Kealakekua on the Big Island, the major question, what's been learned and what can be done to improve safety?

Mitigating substances that increase violence could largely be step in the right direction according to Hawaii Rep.

08/01/2024

Former President Donald Trump is seeking to have the sweeping criminal conspiracy case against him in Georgia thrown out by arguing he is protected from prosecution under presidential immunity.

(CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is seeking to have the sweeping criminal conspiracy case against him in Georgia thrown out by arguing he is protected from prosecution under presidential

08/01/2024

NO TSUNAMI THREAT | There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Indonesia.

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Indonesia.

08/01/2024

Jonathan Majors has broken his silence in his first extensive remarks since being found guilty of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a non-criminal charge of harassment as a violation.

(CNN) — Jonathan Majors has broken his silence in his first extensive remarks since being found guilty of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a non-criminal charge of harassment

08/01/2024

After 18 weeks of grueling action, the NFL regular season has come to an end.

Some teams will be happy, others will be disappointed and wait for next season, while another portion will be satisfied but insist their season is still far from over.

With postseason places now locked in and the playoffs around the corner, here’s everything you need to know from Sunday’s games in Week 18.

(CNN) — After 18 weeks of grueling action, the NFL regular season has come to an end.

08/01/2024

Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, both major US operators of the Boeing 737 Max 9, cancelled a combined 342 flights Monday as the grounding of the aircraft continues to majorly disrupt their schedules.

New York (CNN) — Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, both major US operators of the Boeing 737 Max 9, cancelled a combined 342 flights Monday as the grounding of the

08/01/2024

A whirlwind of heavy winter weather is in store Monday as a potent storm brings heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions across the central US and threatens flash flooding, heavy rain and possible tornadoes across the Southeast.

(CNN) — A whirlwind of heavy winter weather is in store Monday as a potent storm brings heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions across the central US and threatens flash flooding,

08/01/2024

A towering new rocket has taken flight, carrying what could be the first commercial lander to touch down on the moon — and the first lunar landing mission to launch from the United States since 1972.

(CNN) — A towering new rocket has taken flight, carrying what could be the first commercial lander to touch down on the moon — and the first lunar landing mission

08/01/2024

MONDAY FORECAST | Scattered showers moving through the state with the chance of thunderstorms. Kona winds are breezy at 10-25 mph and a humid daytime high of 83°.

Scattered showers moving through the state with the chance of thunderstorms. Kona winds are breezy at 10-25 mph and a humid daytime high of 83°.

08/01/2024

FLOOD ADVISORY | A Flood Advisory has been issued for Oahu through 7:30 AM

08/01/2024

Federal officials examining the horrifying midflight blowout of a section of an Alaska Airlines aircraft’s fuselage said Sunday the lost piece has been found – a key element in the investigation of what happened during the plane’s “explosive decompression.”

(CNN) — Federal officials examining the horrifying midflight blowout of a section of an Alaska Airlines aircraft’s fuselage said Sunday the lost piece has been found – a key element

08/01/2024

Moped rider winds up in hospital following crash with vehicle