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George Ariyoshi, State’s Third Governor, Dies At Age 100
Ariyoshi, who was elected in 1974 and served as Hawaiʻi’s governor until 1986, was the first Japanese-American elected governor in the U.S.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Civilian Workers Over Red Hill Disaster
The two men are accused of making false statements and withholding information about the May 2021 fuel spill.
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Maui Police Identify Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Officer
The suspect was wounded in the Friday night shooting.
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Maui Police Officer Killed In Shooting
A female officer was shot and killed responding to a call of a man with a gun on Friday night.
Hawaii News Now/2025
Maui Beachside Explosion Injures Several People
Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion may have involved liquefied petroleum gas, which supplies common area BBQs.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat
Evacuation Order Lifted After West Kauai Brush Fire Reported 100% Contained
More than 200 homes had been under an evacuation order Monday as the wildfire spread between Hanapepe and Kaumakani.
HNN viewer/Screenshot/2024
200 Residents Evacuate As Fast-Moving Wildfire Rips Through West Kauai
UPDATED. One structure has been destroyed, 1,000 acres have burned and KIUC has de-energized its transmission lines as a safety precaution.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Shootout In Honolulu Leaves Suspect Dead, 2 Police Officers Wounded
Officers were trying to apprehend the suspect, Sidney Tafokitau, when he fired multiple times at their unmarked vehicle, officials said.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Mayor’s Enhanced Security Detail Could Be Funded By Federal, Wildfire Funds
The estimated cost for overtime and travel expenses for the detail was $110,000, though the Public Safety Department said it was still tallying the bill..