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Experts predict Alzheimer’s cases in Hawaii to double by 2050
In Hawaii, Alzheimer’s disease affects about 11% of people 65 and older, or about 31,000 kupuna. Researchers say that number ...
DLNR to temporarily close Maui’s Kaumahina Wayside park for tree removal
Top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen on the 4:30 a.m. news broadcast from Hawaii News Now.
Matt Elliot selected at next University of Hawaii Athletics Directr
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - University of Hawaii president Wendy Hensel has selected Matt Elliot to serve as the next ...
11-year-old from Kailua becomes youngest to solo paddle across Kaiwi Channel
The Kailua Elementary student has been paddling since he was 8, but this was his first time solo on the 26-mile journey.
Hawaii businesses hope for tariff relief as U.S., China say they’ll resume trade talks
Hawaii business owners are stocking up on critical supplies from China in case tariffs push prices even higher.
Fugitive captured, charged after alleged crime spree that ended in officer-involved shooting
CAPTAIN COOK (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police captured a wanted fugitive after an alleged crime spree resulted in an ...
City seeks consultant to help transform Iwilei-Kapalama neighborhood around rail
The selected consultant will be tasked with creating a roadmap that includes affordable housing, climate resilience, ...
State warns of scam involving fake traffic citation text messages
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii State Judiciary is warning the public about a text message scam. The messages claim to ...
Kamehameha's Taimane Purcell verbally commits to Cal Berkeley Football
Kamehameha tight end Taimane Purcell — one of the State’s top prospects — verbally committed to his collegiate destination ...
First Alert Forecast: Lighter winds and a few showers are expected this weekend
Showers will continue through the weekend, with the majority of precipitation occurring during the overnight and early ...
Schofield soldier sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing pregnant wife
A military judge sentenced a Schofield soldier to the maximum of 23 years in prison after he confessed to killing his pregnant wife and her unborn child.