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Sunshine for Maui County & Hawaii Island
1+ day, 20+ hour ago HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Lots of sunshine for the eastern portion of the state with some clouds. For the western portion: An area of moisture is forecast to move into the state from the southeast today into tomorrow, and yet another band…...
Meet the Hawaii artist behind Marvel, DC comic book covers
4+ day, 23+ hour ago HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - When it comes to comic books, it's clear the cover sells the story. If you want to know what makes for great cover art, ask an artist. "Action always helps, and I think it's important to have one…...
Hawaii Island mayor orders flags flown at half staff in honor of fire chief
5+ day, 19+ hour ago Hawaii Island Mayor Kimo Alameda ordered flags to be flown at half staff in honor of Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who died unexpectedly Sunday morning. Hawaii Island mayor orders flags flown at half staff in honor of fire…...
Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd dies unexpectedly at age 45
6+ day, 13+ hour ago KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, according to a social media post from his mother. He was a 21-year veteran of the Hawaii Fire Department and had been fire chief since 2021. Deputy Chief…...
Heavy rain slams Oahu, prompting road closures and soaking Honolulu Marathon
6+ day, 18+ hour ago Heavy rain on Oahu on Sunday impacted roads and flooded parts of the island, but didn't stop hikers or the Honolulu Marathon. Heavy rain slams Oahu, prompting road closures and soaking Honolulu Marathon Rain soaked 2025 Honolulu Marathon produces pair of…...
Honolulu Marathon sets record numbers in the rain
6+ day, 18+ hour ago HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The JAL Honolulu Marathon kicked off Sunday at Ala Moana Boulevard, and runners are still coming in. Hawaii News Now celebrates the 53rd anniversary of the Honolulu Marathon with a special edition of Sunrise. We'll be tracking runners throughout…...
Celebrations across Hawaii to take place in honor of Sakada day
1+ week, 14+ hour ago HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island will commemorate the arrival of the first 15 Filipinos to Hawaii back in 1906. The Sakada Day Celebration in Hilo will honor the contributions of plantation workers who sparked a wave of migration. "Filipinos are actually a large…...
UH Hilo women’s basketball team flaunts all Hawaii-born starting lineup
1+ week, 1+ day ago HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii at Hilo women's basketball team is on Oahu this weekend. Pahoa, Waimea, Hilo, Kailua, and the island of Kauai. Hawaii is represented proudly in the Vulcans' starting five players. "It's super cool for the…...
New Honolulu Marathon title sponsor has supported race for decades
1+ week, 1+ day ago The Major Island Soccer Organization, known as MISO, will hold its inaugural games on Maui Saturday at the Central Maui Regional Sports Complex. After a follow-up inspection on Friday, the Hawaii ... New Honolulu Marathon title sponsor has supported race for…...
Honolulu airport to see first in-flight power bank ban on this airline
1+ week, 2+ day ago HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Heads up travelers: new restrictions on power banks are coming to Honolulu airport. Starting Monday, Qantas Airways will no longer allow you to use power banks on board. You can still pack them in your carry-on luggage, but…...