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Sylvia Luke’s controversial donor was already under federal investigation #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Sylvia Luke’s controversial donor was already under federal investigation
The man who made a campaign donation to Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke allegedly overbilled a medical testing company by $7 million after setting up the city’s COVID testing program.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Hawaii fifth-graders attend college for a day #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Hawaii fifth-graders attend college for a day
Chaminade University partnered with Hawaii Catholic Schools to introduce fifth-graders to college life.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Rally Point sits down with Hawaii’s adjutant general Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
The Rally Point sits down with Hawaii’s adjutant general Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan
Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan leads a combined force of 5,300 Army and Air National Guard soldiers and airmen.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Healthier Hawai’i: Flu cases climb nationally and at home, Dr. Wu shares important information #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Healthier Hawai’i: Flu cases climb nationally and at home, Dr. Wu shares important information
In Hawai’i, flu cases occur year-round, but the winter months from October to May typically see higher numbers following mainland trends.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
EMS transports elderly pedestrian hit by car to hospital with life-threatening injuries #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
EMS transports elderly pedestrian hit by car to hospital with life-threatening injuries
Police said the incident happened on Wednesday around 6:50 a.m., in front of 347 N, Kuakini St.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Hawaii Island police charge three Ocean View residents for nearly 40 drug and gun offenses #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Hawaii Island police charge three Ocean View residents for nearly 40 drug and gun offenses
Hawaii Island police said they executed the search at a residence in the 92-8700 block of Palm Parkway in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Woman charged after allegedly shooting man and his dog with pellet gun in Ocean View #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Woman charged after allegedly shooting man and his dog with pellet gun in Ocean View
Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged 49-year-old Chante Livingston of Ocean View in connection with a shooting incident that occurred Monday morning in Ocean View.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Cloud over the Capitol: Calls for independent investigation as Governor's Office caught up in $35k bribery scandal; Big Island businessman sentenced in affordable housing credit scam, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews www.allhawaiinews.com/2026/02/clou...
Cloud over the Capitol: Calls for independent investigation as Governor's Office caught up in $35k bribery scandal; Big Island businessman sentenced in affordable housing credit scam; Japanese archery...
Curated daily state and local government and political news from all the Hawaiian Islands. Occasional Hawaii state and local political commentary.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Honolulu Zoo nominated for USA Today ‘Best Zoo in America’ #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Honolulu Zoo nominated for USA Today ‘Best Zoo in America’
The Honolulu Zoo previously won fourth place for Best Zoo in America in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Given the gravity of the issue at hand, an independent investigation is the most prudent choice. The public trust has already been violated and must be the main concern.

$35K Case: New Development Sparks Calls For Independent Probe | Honolulu Civil Beat @civilbeat.bsky.social #Hawaii #HInews
$35K Case: New Development Sparks Calls For Independent Probe
New statements by Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke make "no sense whatsoever," a local attorney says, and deserve an investigation free of conflicts of interest.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Concerns raised over investigation into lieutenant governor’s campaign donations #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Concerns raised over investigation into lieutenant governor’s campaign donations
Because Attorney General Anne Lopez is appointed by the governor’s office, she and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke are both part of the executive branch.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM
State lawmakers introduce legislation to increase pay for federal employees #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
State lawmakers introduce legislation to increase pay for federal employees
U.S. Senator and U.S. Congressman introduced the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, a bill that would provide federal employees with a 4.1 percent pay increase in the 2027 calendar year.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
HECO may shut off power to more Hawaii communities as high winds continue #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
HECO may shut off power to more Hawaii communities as high winds continue
Areas with high wildfire risk, including South Kohala on Hawaii Island and upcountry Maui, may lose power within the next day.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Four West Maui schools closed due to weather conditions #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Four West Maui schools closed due to weather conditions
Due to the ongoing weather conditions, four West Maui schools will be closed on Tuesday.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
FBI releases surveillance video of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
FBI releases surveillance video of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch
Authorities have released surveillance photos and video showing a possible suspect in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
First responders rush to Ewa Beach after an e-bike and car crash involving 19-year-old #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
First responders rush to Ewa Beach after an e-bike and car crash involving 19-year-old
Honolulu police responded to Farrington Hwy and Hikukahi St. around 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
First Alert Forecast: Wind Advisory extended until this evening, scattered showers expected to persist through Thursday #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
First Alert Forecast: Wind Advisory extended until this evening, scattered showers expected to persist through Thursday
First Alert Forecast: Wind Advisory extended until this evening, scattered showers expected to persist through Thursday
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February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Sylvia Luke may be mystery legislator in paper bag bribery scandal, immigrant protection bills advance, state mops up after wind gusts up to 60 mph, 20" of rain, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands #HInews www.allhawaiinews.com/2026/02/sylv...
Sylvia Luke may be mystery legislator in paper bag bribery scandal, immigrant protection bills advance, state mops up after wind gusts up to 60 mph, 20" of rain, more news from all the Hawaiian Island...
Curated daily state and local government and political news from all the Hawaiian Islands. Occasional Hawaii state and local political commentary.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Lieutenant governor says she may be the ‘influential state legislator’ referred to in federal case #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Lieutenant governor says she may be the ‘influential state legislator’ referred to in federal case
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke said she may be the elected official suspected of taking $35,000 in an FBI operation that has consumed Hawaii politics.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Snow shuts down summit roads around Mauna Kea #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Snow shuts down summit roads around Mauna Kea
Officials say heavy snowfall is expected, with 10 to 16 inches of snow in the forecast.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Quite a response from a Kauai town hall audience when asked directly by Speaker Nakamura. Far from surprising, though.

Bills aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana lack support | Honolulu Star-Advertiser #Hawaii #HInews #cannabis
Bills aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana lack support | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Two bills aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana — or even creating marijuana guardrails — are effectively dead, according to House Speaker Nadine Nakamura and Rep. David Tarnas, who has pushed fo...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Public schools, University of Hawaii campuses to reopen Tuesday #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Public schools, University of Hawaii campuses to reopen Tuesday
Crews are actively addressing localized issues at a small number of campuses, including temporary power outages and downed trees.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Hawaii Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl LX win #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Hawaii Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl LX win
Seattle Seahawks fans, also known as the 12’s, have a reputation as one of the loudest fan bases in the NFL.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Police investigate fatal ATV crash in Honoka‘a #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
Police investigate fatal ATV crash in Honoka‘a
The crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, on Mud Lane, about a half mile west of Honoka‘a Waipi‘o Rd.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
First Alert Forecast: High Wind Warning and Flood Watch extended until Monday evening #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
First Alert Forecast: High Wind Warning and Flood Watch extended until Monday evening
First Alert Forecast: High Wind Warning and Flood Watch extended until Monday evening
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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM