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State provides Haleiwa Farmers Market new location options, two week extension

The State Attorney General and Department of Transportation Director met with an attorney for the Haleiwa Farmers Market Thursday and presented new possibilities for alternative locations and offered a final two week extension to relocate the Market. T... »

Witnesses urged to come forward in murder case

CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s help for any information about a murder case. It happened on March 25, 2012 at around 2:25 a.m. Police were called to 1510 Dominis Street in Makiki on a report of an unresponsive... »

Shopper finds unknown woman inside her vehicle

Honolulu Police are searching for a suspect who was seen inside another woman's vehicle.Police say it happened about 4:20 on Friday afternoon.A woman at the Ala Moana Shopping Center parking lot noticed an unknown female inside her car. The woman walke... »

Dozens rally against new developments in Kakaako Makai

They say that once the land is sold for residential use.... it will become private property only allowing those who live there to use it.Members of several groups including Friends of Kewalos, Save our Surf, Hawaii State Bodysurfing Association lined A... »

Impersonators pose as Board of Water Supply workers

HONOLULU - The Board of Water Supply (BWS) would like to alert the public about reports of individuals claiming to be BWS employees in order to gain access to private property. The individuals are reportedly wearing green t-shirts that resemble BWS emp... »

Honolulu rail wins money from US Senate committee

HONOLULU (AP) - The U.S. Senate appropriations committee is supporting a bill allocating $250 million for a rail line in Honolulu.Sen. Daniel Inouye's office says the committee voted 28 to 1 in favor of the bill on Thursday.The Hawaii Democrat, who is ... »

HPD looking for suspect who beat homeless man unconscious

Crimestoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are looking for information regarding an assault that happened on March 31.The victim of the assault is homeless man who regularly sleeps in front of businesses at 1013 N. King Street. He was found uncon... »

Groundbreaking in Iwilei opens way for new senior housing

There's a new housing option coming to the Iwilei area for seniors.A ground breaking ceremony was held Friday for a new senior residence at Iwilei.It's a 160 unit affordable rental development.The state, City, and Pacific Housing Assistance Corporation... »

Weekend Traffic Alert: H-1 Freeway Airport Viaduct, Pali Highway, Ala Moana Blvd.

The state Department of Transportation wants to alert motorists of weekend road projects that could affect their commute such as:Kahului Airport RunwayHonolulu Airport RunwayAla Moana BoulevardH-1 Freeway Eastbound Between Kaimuki and KahalaPali Highway »

HPD investigating growing number of scams on dating websites

Women looking for love are falling victim to scammers and losing tens of thousands of dollars. Honolulu police say they've seen an increase in scams involving dating websites. Scam artists spark a conversation with their victim and gain their trust. On... »

Officer linked in pot bust runs out of court after bail hearing

A 13-year-veteran of the Honolulu Police Department is free on bail after making an appearance in court on federal charges in a marijuana growing operation.Officer Michael Chu and Athena Lee had been in custody since being arrested Monday. The operatio... »

Large portion of Kakaako will be conveyed to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Wednesday

Governor Abercrombie will sign senate bill 27-83 into law at 10:30 Wednesday morning.The signing settles OHA's claims to income and proceeds from ceded lands dating back to 1978.The parcels being conveyed are near Kakaako Waterfront Park, including Fis... »

Indoor marijuana growing operation hidden right under neighbors noses

Wayne Autele had no idea the home right next door to his, was being used to grow marijuana."No not at all, nothing," he says. "They would come and go then we wouldn't see them for 2-3 days at a time."Even more surprising, is that the man accused of con... »

Dancers at First Friday bring attention to AIDS Walk

A group of dancers unexpectedly entertained people at First Friday.The dancers were there to promote this year's AIDS Walk.The Walk raises money for the Life Foundation, an organization that provides services to those living with HIV AIDS and free HIV ... »

Hawaii Public Radio looks to set unusually short fundraising this year

Hawaii Public Radio has announced that the goal for the spring fundraiser, Challenge 2012, is to reduce the length of the usually ten-day drive to only eight days and, upon reaching the financial goal of $886,000, returning listeners to regular program... »

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