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A former helipad will soon become a $5 million lūʻau, stage production and cultural experience.
Learn more about Kaula Lu'au and how performers are bringing new acts to the venue
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/new-luau-open-ko-olina/
Learn more about Kaula Lu'au and how performers are bringing new acts to the venue
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/new-luau-open-ko-olina/
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
A former helipad will soon become a $5 million lūʻau, stage production and cultural experience.
Learn more about Kaula Lu'au and how performers are bringing new acts to the venue
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/new-luau-open-ko-olina/
Learn more about Kaula Lu'au and how performers are bringing new acts to the venue
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/new-luau-open-ko-olina/
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is explaining why changes were made to campaign records that appear suspicious, and why it took so long to come forward.
What she says led to the investigationhttps://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/unreported-donations-complicate-lieutenant-governors-credibility-challenge/
What she says led to the investigationhttps://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/unreported-donations-complicate-lieutenant-governors-credibility-challenge/
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is explaining why changes were made to campaign records that appear suspicious, and why it took so long to come forward.
What she says led to the investigationhttps://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/unreported-donations-complicate-lieutenant-governors-credibility-challenge/
What she says led to the investigationhttps://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/unreported-donations-complicate-lieutenant-governors-credibility-challenge/
As a sports agent, Jarinn Akana represented some of the NBA's top players. On The Long Game, he explains how his Dallas Mavericks coaching experience helped him support his clients.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/02/long-game-professional-sports-agent-former-nba-assistant-coach-jarinn-akana/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/02/long-game-professional-sports-agent-former-nba-assistant-coach-jarinn-akana/
February 11, 2026 at 4:54 AM
As a sports agent, Jarinn Akana represented some of the NBA's top players. On The Long Game, he explains how his Dallas Mavericks coaching experience helped him support his clients.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/02/long-game-professional-sports-agent-former-nba-assistant-coach-jarinn-akana/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/02/long-game-professional-sports-agent-former-nba-assistant-coach-jarinn-akana/
Concerns rise after Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke revealed she may be the state legislator referenced in a federal bribery case.
Learn the next steps that experts are recommending
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/concerns-raised-over-investigation-into-lieutenant-governors-campaign-donations/
Learn the next steps that experts are recommending
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/concerns-raised-over-investigation-into-lieutenant-governors-campaign-donations/
February 11, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Concerns rise after Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke revealed she may be the state legislator referenced in a federal bribery case.
Learn the next steps that experts are recommending
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/concerns-raised-over-investigation-into-lieutenant-governors-campaign-donations/
Learn the next steps that experts are recommending
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/concerns-raised-over-investigation-into-lieutenant-governors-campaign-donations/
WINTER GAMES SPOTLIGHT 🥌 Team USA medals in mixed doubles curling and alpine team combined, though it was a disappointing finish for Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin who missed the podium by 0.06 seconds.
More Olympic coverage: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/sports/olympics/
More Olympic coverage: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/sports/olympics/
February 11, 2026 at 3:25 AM
WINTER GAMES SPOTLIGHT 🥌 Team USA medals in mixed doubles curling and alpine team combined, though it was a disappointing finish for Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin who missed the podium by 0.06 seconds.
More Olympic coverage: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/sports/olympics/
More Olympic coverage: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/sports/olympics/
BREAKING: Authorities in Arizona have reportedly detained a person of interest in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/person-detained-connection-disappearance-nancy-guthrie-reports-say/
February 11, 2026 at 3:12 AM
BREAKING: Authorities in Arizona have reportedly detained a person of interest in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/11/person-detained-connection-disappearance-nancy-guthrie-reports-say/
UPDATE: The Aliʻiōlani Hale is set to reopen to the public Wednesday after crews removed most of a banyan tree damaged by strong winds.
Learn more http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
Learn more http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
February 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM
UPDATE: The Aliʻiōlani Hale is set to reopen to the public Wednesday after crews removed most of a banyan tree damaged by strong winds.
Learn more http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
Learn more http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
Crews began removing a banyan tree damaged by strong winds outside Aliʻiōlani Hale.
Learn how this impacts public access and how long the removal may take. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
Learn how this impacts public access and how long the removal may take. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
February 11, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Crews began removing a banyan tree damaged by strong winds outside Aliʻiōlani Hale.
Learn how this impacts public access and how long the removal may take. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
Learn how this impacts public access and how long the removal may take. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
As thousands remain without power in West Maui, HECO says it may shut off power to other communities in response to strong winds.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/heco-may-shut-off-power-more-hawaii-communities-high-winds-continue/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/heco-may-shut-off-power-more-hawaii-communities-high-winds-continue/
February 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
As thousands remain without power in West Maui, HECO says it may shut off power to other communities in response to strong winds.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/heco-may-shut-off-power-more-hawaii-communities-high-winds-continue/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/heco-may-shut-off-power-more-hawaii-communities-high-winds-continue/
Seven soldiers from Hawaii of Japanese ancestry have finally been recognized by the United States Army as second lieutenants.
Why they were blocked from becoming officers.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/army-posthumously-promotes-japanese-american-soldiers-80-years-after-pearl-harbor/
Why they were blocked from becoming officers.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/army-posthumously-promotes-japanese-american-soldiers-80-years-after-pearl-harbor/
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Seven soldiers from Hawaii of Japanese ancestry have finally been recognized by the United States Army as second lieutenants.
Why they were blocked from becoming officers.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/army-posthumously-promotes-japanese-american-soldiers-80-years-after-pearl-harbor/
Why they were blocked from becoming officers.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/army-posthumously-promotes-japanese-american-soldiers-80-years-after-pearl-harbor/
Aliʻiōlani Hale tours are temporarily suspended starting Tuesday as crews remove a large banyan tree damaged by strong winds.
Learn what's still open and what is closed to the public
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
Learn what's still open and what is closed to the public
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
February 10, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Aliʻiōlani Hale tours are temporarily suspended starting Tuesday as crews remove a large banyan tree damaged by strong winds.
Learn what's still open and what is closed to the public
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
Learn what's still open and what is closed to the public
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/10/damaged-banyan-tree-suspends-aliilani-hale-tours/
All public schools and offices are expected to reopen Tuesday following the improvement of weather conditions statewide.
LEARN MORE
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/09/public-schools-university-hawaii-campuses-reopen-tuesday/
LEARN MORE
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/09/public-schools-university-hawaii-campuses-reopen-tuesday/
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
All public schools and offices are expected to reopen Tuesday following the improvement of weather conditions statewide.
LEARN MORE
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/09/public-schools-university-hawaii-campuses-reopen-tuesday/
LEARN MORE
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/09/public-schools-university-hawaii-campuses-reopen-tuesday/
UPDATE: A cause of death has been determined for Emmy-winning actress Catherine O’Hara. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/09/cause-death-revealed-emmy-winning-actress-catherine-ohara-reports-say/
February 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM
UPDATE: A cause of death has been determined for Emmy-winning actress Catherine O’Hara. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/09/cause-death-revealed-emmy-winning-actress-catherine-ohara-reports-say/
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February 9, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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"We always had fun when he was around."
Loved ones are remembering Hawaii's Gaylord Rieta, who was passionate about entertaining and teaching martial arts.
Learn more
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/remembering-entertainer-martial-arts-sensei-gaylord-rieta/
Loved ones are remembering Hawaii's Gaylord Rieta, who was passionate about entertaining and teaching martial arts.
Learn more
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/remembering-entertainer-martial-arts-sensei-gaylord-rieta/
February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
"We always had fun when he was around."
Loved ones are remembering Hawaii's Gaylord Rieta, who was passionate about entertaining and teaching martial arts.
Learn more
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/remembering-entertainer-martial-arts-sensei-gaylord-rieta/
Loved ones are remembering Hawaii's Gaylord Rieta, who was passionate about entertaining and teaching martial arts.
Learn more
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/remembering-entertainer-martial-arts-sensei-gaylord-rieta/
Hawaii lawmakers are questioning why the attorney general's bribery investigation timeline differs from the governor's.
Why lawmakers want answers by this May. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-lawmakers-question-timeline-bribery-investigation-completion/
Why lawmakers want answers by this May. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-lawmakers-question-timeline-bribery-investigation-completion/
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Hawaii lawmakers are questioning why the attorney general's bribery investigation timeline differs from the governor's.
Why lawmakers want answers by this May. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-lawmakers-question-timeline-bribery-investigation-completion/
Why lawmakers want answers by this May. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-lawmakers-question-timeline-bribery-investigation-completion/
A proposal to install a roundabout at a five-way intersection in Manoa is at a standstill.
Learn why residents are questioning if the change is even needed
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/manoa-roundabout-proposal-stalls-after-residents-raise-concerns/
Learn why residents are questioning if the change is even needed
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/manoa-roundabout-proposal-stalls-after-residents-raise-concerns/
February 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
A proposal to install a roundabout at a five-way intersection in Manoa is at a standstill.
Learn why residents are questioning if the change is even needed
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/manoa-roundabout-proposal-stalls-after-residents-raise-concerns/
Learn why residents are questioning if the change is even needed
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/manoa-roundabout-proposal-stalls-after-residents-raise-concerns/
Hawaii’s first humpback whale count of 2026 recorded 158 fewer whales than the same period last year.
Why officials said may explain the drop
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-humpback-whale-numbers-down-january-2025/
Why officials said may explain the drop
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-humpback-whale-numbers-down-january-2025/
February 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Hawaii’s first humpback whale count of 2026 recorded 158 fewer whales than the same period last year.
Why officials said may explain the drop
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-humpback-whale-numbers-down-january-2025/
Why officials said may explain the drop
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-humpback-whale-numbers-down-january-2025/
Loved ones are remembering one of the original 1976 crew members of Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūle‘a.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/original-hokulea-crew-member-shorty-bertelmann-remembered/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/original-hokulea-crew-member-shorty-bertelmann-remembered/
February 7, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Loved ones are remembering one of the original 1976 crew members of Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūle‘a.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/original-hokulea-crew-member-shorty-bertelmann-remembered/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/original-hokulea-crew-member-shorty-bertelmann-remembered/
Hawaii is bracing for stormy weather this weekend as the state prepares to host Super Bowl Sunday and the Punahou Carnival.
What officials want the public to know and how they're planning ahead
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-braces-weekend-storms-during-super-bowl-punahou-carnival/
What officials want the public to know and how they're planning ahead
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-braces-weekend-storms-during-super-bowl-punahou-carnival/
February 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Hawaii is bracing for stormy weather this weekend as the state prepares to host Super Bowl Sunday and the Punahou Carnival.
What officials want the public to know and how they're planning ahead
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-braces-weekend-storms-during-super-bowl-punahou-carnival/
What officials want the public to know and how they're planning ahead
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/hawaii-braces-weekend-storms-during-super-bowl-punahou-carnival/
HEALTH ALERT: Classrooms at a military day care are being deep-cleaned after recent reports of rashes and eczema among infants and toddlers.
Which rooms may be infected https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/army-daycare-classrooms-getting-deep-cleaned-after-reports-rashes/
Which rooms may be infected https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/army-daycare-classrooms-getting-deep-cleaned-after-reports-rashes/
February 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
HEALTH ALERT: Classrooms at a military day care are being deep-cleaned after recent reports of rashes and eczema among infants and toddlers.
Which rooms may be infected https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/army-daycare-classrooms-getting-deep-cleaned-after-reports-rashes/
Which rooms may be infected https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/army-daycare-classrooms-getting-deep-cleaned-after-reports-rashes/
New developments in the case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance may be made public soon, said President Donald Trump on Friday.
Learn more https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/trump-says-some-things-could-be-coming-reasonably-soon-nancy-guthrie-case/
Learn more https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/trump-says-some-things-could-be-coming-reasonably-soon-nancy-guthrie-case/
February 7, 2026 at 5:15 AM
New developments in the case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance may be made public soon, said President Donald Trump on Friday.
Learn more https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/trump-says-some-things-could-be-coming-reasonably-soon-nancy-guthrie-case/
Learn more https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/trump-says-some-things-could-be-coming-reasonably-soon-nancy-guthrie-case/
As part of the Seahawks Dancers, Kaimuki native Kiana Kim is getting ready to perform at her first Super Bowl, an opportunity she never thought possible: “I feel so blessed.”
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/06/i-feel-so-blessed-hawaii-born-dancer-fulfills-dream-with-seattle-seahawks/
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/06/i-feel-so-blessed-hawaii-born-dancer-fulfills-dream-with-seattle-seahawks/
February 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
As part of the Seahawks Dancers, Kaimuki native Kiana Kim is getting ready to perform at her first Super Bowl, an opportunity she never thought possible: “I feel so blessed.”
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/06/i-feel-so-blessed-hawaii-born-dancer-fulfills-dream-with-seattle-seahawks/
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/06/i-feel-so-blessed-hawaii-born-dancer-fulfills-dream-with-seattle-seahawks/
Property owners may get a warning letter within the next few weeks if they allowed aerial fireworks to be launched, even if they weren't there.
Learn more about the technology used to catch violators
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/fireworks-crackdown-continues-with-drone-video-evidence/
Learn more about the technology used to catch violators
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/fireworks-crackdown-continues-with-drone-video-evidence/
February 7, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Property owners may get a warning letter within the next few weeks if they allowed aerial fireworks to be launched, even if they weren't there.
Learn more about the technology used to catch violators
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/fireworks-crackdown-continues-with-drone-video-evidence/
Learn more about the technology used to catch violators
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/07/fireworks-crackdown-continues-with-drone-video-evidence/
Hawaii is bracing for stormy weather this weekend, which could impact events like football watch parties and the Punahou Carnival. Our Dillon Ancheta slid into the action before the gloomy weather kicks in.
#HNN #hinews #firstalert #Punahoucarnival #superbowlweekend
#HNN #hinews #firstalert #Punahoucarnival #superbowlweekend
February 7, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Hawaii is bracing for stormy weather this weekend, which could impact events like football watch parties and the Punahou Carnival. Our Dillon Ancheta slid into the action before the gloomy weather kicks in.
#HNN #hinews #firstalert #Punahoucarnival #superbowlweekend
#HNN #hinews #firstalert #Punahoucarnival #superbowlweekend