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The H-1 Freeway eastbound is gridlocked from Waimalu after a drain grate popped out — the left lane is closed as crews weld it back into place. Here’s a look at what drivers are stuck in this afternoon.

The H-1 Freeway eastbound is gridlocked from Waimalu after a drain grate popped out — the left lane is closed as crews weld it back into place. Here’s a look at what drivers are stuck in this afternoon.

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Check out this video from John Deslippe of gushing water along hillsides and roads on Lanai. The island is under a flash flood warning until 2:45 p.m. as heavy showers and thunderstorms redevelop.

Check out this video from John Deslippe of gushing water along hillsides and roads on Lanai. The island is under a flash flood warning until 2:45 p.m. as heavy showers and thunderstorms redevelop.

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Aerial video shows animals stranded by floodwaters in Waialua. Windward Aviation says its helicopter is searching the area for anyone who needs rescue or help. Head to for live storm coverage on this First Alert Weather Day.

Aerial video shows animals stranded by floodwaters in Waialua. Windward Aviation says its helicopter is searching the area for anyone who needs rescue or help. Head to for live storm coverage on this First Alert Weather Day.

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Evacuations are underway in Waikoloa Village due to a wildfire in South Kohala. Among those evacuating is longtime resident Earl Betts, who told Hawaii News Now, “You can see there’s a clear fire line, and there’s a burn-affected area down by Paniolo by the post office, and it looks like it wraps behind the new shopping center.” 🔗:
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Evacuations are underway in Waikoloa Village due to a wildfire in South Kohala. Among those evacuating is longtime resident Earl Betts, who told Hawaii News Now, “You can see there’s a clear fire line, and there’s a burn-affected area down by Paniolo by the post office, and it looks like it wraps behind the new shopping center.” 🔗:

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10,752 views • 5 days ago

Kamehameha Highway at Waimea Bay will remain closed through Saturday after two large boulders fell from a slope above the road, state officials said. “We have crews up in the mountain now,” said Hawaii DOT Director Ed Sniffen. “They’re clearing out all that debris and material that could come down.” 🔗:
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Kamehameha Highway at Waimea Bay will remain closed through Saturday after two large boulders fell from a slope above the road, state officials said. “We have crews up in the mountain now,” said Hawaii DOT Director Ed Sniffen. “They’re clearing out all that debris and material that could come down.” 🔗:

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87,565 views • 3 months ago

'It just went boom': A Maui couple says they watched helplessly as fast-rising water in Iao Valley chewed away the ground beneath their home, sending parts of the structure into the stream during the storm. 🔗:
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'It just went boom': A Maui couple says they watched helplessly as fast-rising water in Iao Valley chewed away the ground beneath their home, sending parts of the structure into the stream during the storm. 🔗:

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94,201 views • 4 months ago

Michael Harano, the principal of Washington Middle School for 25 years, has been placed on paid leave and is under investigation following a routine audit, according to Harano and his union. The suspension appears connected to a $2.5 million professional-grade audio recording studio built on campus. 🔗:
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Michael Harano, the principal of Washington Middle School for 25 years, has been placed on paid leave and is under investigation following a routine audit, according to Harano and his union. The suspension appears connected to a $2.5 million professional-grade audio recording studio built on campus. 🔗:

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12,586 views • 13 days ago

Several businesses across Oahu are preparing to close their doors, raising concerns about the economic pressures facing local companies and the impact on workers and families. Community members say the closures are difficult to watch, especially as familiar businesses continue to disappear across the island. 🔗:
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Several businesses across Oahu are preparing to close their doors, raising concerns about the economic pressures facing local companies and the impact on workers and families. Community members say the closures are difficult to watch, especially as familiar businesses continue to disappear across the island. 🔗:

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13,480 views • 17 days ago

A video showing a man throwing a rock toward a Hawaiian monk seal off Maui is drawing outrage online and renewed calls for people to keep their distance from the endangered animals. The incident happened Tuesday morning along Front Street in Lahaina, where witnesses said a couple repeatedly approached a monk seal resting near the shoreline despite being told to back away. 🔗:
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A video showing a man throwing a rock toward a Hawaiian monk seal off Maui is drawing outrage online and renewed calls for people to keep their distance from the endangered animals. The incident happened Tuesday morning along Front Street in Lahaina, where witnesses said a couple repeatedly approached a monk seal resting near the shoreline despite being told to back away. 🔗:

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32,488 views • 2 months ago

"OH MY GOD." Caylin Ziemelis captured the shaking in her Kailua-Kona home when a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit at around 9:45 p.m. Friday. Meanwhile former HNN reporter Lacy Deniz said the earthquake was "just so strong and powerful," it left her Hōnaunau house a complete mess.
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"OH MY GOD." Caylin Ziemelis captured the shaking in her Kailua-Kona home when a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit at around 9:45 p.m. Friday. Meanwhile former HNN reporter Lacy Deniz said the earthquake was "just so strong and powerful," it left her Hōnaunau house a complete mess.

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25,717 views • 1 month ago

Kaimuki saw an "insane" amount of flooding as rain overwhelmed already-saturated ground. Check out this video from Ocean Paddler TV of the drive down 16th Avenue, which was covered in water. Head to live storm coverage on this First Alert Weather Day.
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Kaimuki saw an "insane" amount of flooding as rain overwhelmed already-saturated ground. Check out this video from Ocean Paddler TV of the drive down 16th Avenue, which was covered in water. Head to live storm coverage on this First Alert Weather Day.

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41,328 views • 3 months ago

It’s a new era for UH sports coverage! 🏈🏀🏐 Hawaii News Now is the new broadcast partner beginning July 1, bringing free home games to K5 and original content across multiple platforms. LEARN MORE:
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It’s a new era for UH sports coverage! 🏈🏀🏐 Hawaii News Now is the new broadcast partner beginning July 1, bringing free home games to K5 and original content across multiple platforms. LEARN MORE:

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16,113 views • 1 month ago

A 16-year-old female driver died this morning after losing control on Pali Highway, going over a barrier and into a ravine, police said. All Kailua-bound lanes of Pali Highway remain closed at this time. FULL STORY:
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A 16-year-old female driver died this morning after losing control on Pali Highway, going over a barrier and into a ravine, police said. All Kailua-bound lanes of Pali Highway remain closed at this time. FULL STORY:

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11,454 views • 27 days ago

No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about seven miles to the east-southeast of Honaunau in the South Kona area of Hawaii Island.
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No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about seven miles to the east-southeast of Honaunau in the South Kona area of Hawaii Island.

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19,287 views • 1 month ago

Hawaii Island police are looking for Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, of Pahoa, who is a suspect in three homicides in the Puna area. Police have not released the victims’ identities, but loved ones identified two of the three victims as Bob Shine and Chitta Morse. Shine’s daughter, Anon, said her father was an avid farmer and described her father’s sudden loss as an unimaginable tragedy. 🖇️:
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Hawaii Island police are looking for Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, of Pahoa, who is a suspect in three homicides in the Puna area. Police have not released the victims’ identities, but loved ones identified two of the three victims as Bob Shine and Chitta Morse. Shine’s daughter, Anon, said her father was an avid farmer and described her father’s sudden loss as an unimaginable tragedy. 🖇️:

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12,830 views • 1 month ago

#WATCH: New video shows the moment a wildfire tore though homes in Lahaina. READ MORE: #HINews #HNN
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#WATCH: New video shows the moment a wildfire tore though homes in Lahaina. READ MORE: #HINews #HNN

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140,334 views • 2 years ago

#BREAKING: At least 2 people are confirmed dead, 22 others injured, after a fireworks-related explosion at a home in the Salt Lake area of O’ahu on New Year’s Eve. Many witnesses didn’t know what was unfolding when they captured this on video. Here is the explosion from a street over, taken by Adrian Montecinos. #HNN #HawaiiNews #SaltLake
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#BREAKING: At least 2 people are confirmed dead, 22 others injured, after a fireworks-related explosion at a home in the Salt Lake area of O’ahu on New Year’s Eve. Many witnesses didn’t know what was unfolding when they captured this on video. Here is the explosion from a street over, taken by Adrian Montecinos. #HNN #HawaiiNews #SaltLake

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81,414 views • 1 year ago

"Knock it off." A new video is sparking outrage after a man was seen picking up a honu, a Hawaiian green sea turtle, for a photo. FULL STORY: #HNN #HInews #turtle
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"Knock it off." A new video is sparking outrage after a man was seen picking up a honu, a Hawaiian green sea turtle, for a photo. FULL STORY: #HNN #HInews #turtle

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36,569 views • 7 months ago

Viewer video shows an apocalyptical scene in Lahaina: #HINews #HNN
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Viewer video shows an apocalyptical scene in Lahaina: #HINews #HNN

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104,894 views • 2 years ago

PRICED OUT OF PARADISE 💲 Thousands of Hawaii families have relocated to Utah, driven by the state’s high cost of living. Watch "Priced Out of Paradise: Hawaii to Utah" here and on HNN's streaming app:
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PRICED OUT OF PARADISE 💲 Thousands of Hawaii families have relocated to Utah, driven by the state’s high cost of living. Watch "Priced Out of Paradise: Hawaii to Utah" here and on HNN's streaming app:

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26,775 views • 6 months ago

Three people are dead and two others were injured after a helicopter crashed on Kauai Thursday. According to a preliminary report, police were notified at around 3:45 p.m. that a helicopter crashed into the ocean near Kalalau Beach. The Airborne Aviation helicopter carried one pilot and four passengers, according to the Kauai Police Department. View the latest updates on this story:
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Three people are dead and two others were injured after a helicopter crashed on Kauai Thursday. According to a preliminary report, police were notified at around 3:45 p.m. that a helicopter crashed into the ocean near Kalalau Beach. The Airborne Aviation helicopter carried one pilot and four passengers, according to the Kauai Police Department. View the latest updates on this story:

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16,771 views • 3 months ago

A section of the Aloha Stadium was brought down Thursday, marking a major milestone as crews make way for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. Video shows a controlled collapse of the upper section of the stadium in Halawa. Crews used a technique called “tripping” to remove the support structures, causing part of the building to fall. The new stadium is expected to be completed in 2029. 🔗:
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A section of the Aloha Stadium was brought down Thursday, marking a major milestone as crews make way for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. Video shows a controlled collapse of the upper section of the stadium in Halawa. Crews used a technique called “tripping” to remove the support structures, causing part of the building to fall. The new stadium is expected to be completed in 2029. 🔗:

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13,901 views • 2 months ago

After touring devastated Lahaina, President Biden made his way to Lahaina Civic Center, where he delivered heartfelt remarks to Lahaina survivors and those who lost loved ones.
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After touring devastated Lahaina, President Biden made his way to Lahaina Civic Center, where he delivered heartfelt remarks to Lahaina survivors and those who lost loved ones.

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67,756 views • 2 years ago