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Alala birds increase range of natural behaviors 6 months post release into the wild
Since their release into the wild just over six months ago, the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP) has carried out ...
BJ Penn denied request to verify mother’s identity, believes she was replaced with imposter
In court on Tuesday, Penn asked the judge to order “a supervised identity verification” of his 79-year-old mother Lorraine ...
Hokulea and Hikianalia crews complete 3-week voyage, celebrated on the shores of Raiatea
Polynesian Voyaging canoes Hōkūle’a and Hikianalia arrived Tuesday on Ra’iātea, an island north-west of Tahiti.
Aloha Tony!
After nearly 3 years as a photojournalist at Hawaii News Now, Anthony Hamilton is leaving to be closer to his children.
Hawaii Island police warn of new phone scam impersonating officers
Hawaii Island police warn of a new phone scam of individuals falsely identifying themselves as police officers.
Third victim dies following Punaluu head-on crash
Police were notified by the Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office Wednesday that the 28-year-old female passenger involved in ...
2-vehicle crash sparks fire, sends another on its side in Lihue
LIHUE (HawaiiNewsNow) - A vehicle fire broke out after a crash that sent another vehicle on its side Wednesday evening. The crash took place in Lihue on Kuhio Highway, fronting a nearby Walmart. The ...
Vehicle on fire, another on its side after crash in Lihue
Kealoha Kalama, a legendary kumu kula, recording artist, and producer, has died. Dry brush and weeds now fill the site of the old Kamehameha Drive-In site, and residents say more needs to be done ...
2 hospitalized following 2-car rollover in Wahiawa
Kahoolawe Island Reserve was awarded the prestigious “Blue Park Award,” in recognition of meeting high science-best standards for effective conservation. Polynesian Voyaging canoes Hōkūle’a and ...
Hahaione Valley residents raise concerns about possible development
The biggest concern is that the trust will build a residential high-rise or commercial building on the six-acre property. The ...
Kahoolawe receives prestigious award recognizing marine conservation efforts
Kahoolawe Island Reserve was awarded the prestigious “Blue Park Award,” which recognizes marine protected areas that meet the highest science-based standards for effective conservation.
Legendary kumu hula, recording artist, producer Kealoha Kalama dies
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A legendary kumu hula and recording artist has died. The family of Kealoha Kalama, 93, announced ...