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Family honors son at Waianae’s graduation ceremony

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Seniors at Waianae High School are receiving their diplomas Friday night. But for one family, it’s a celebration not only for a major accomplishment, but for a loved one’s life. Maikah Hampp-Iriarte will be with his fellow graduates at Waianae High School’s ceremony. He may not be there physically, b
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M5.9 earthquake recorded on Mauna Loa; NO tsunami expected

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that occurred on the western flank of Mauna Loa Friday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported the the quake’s origin time was 9:46 p.m. with preliminary coordinates of 19.3N, 155.9W, the warning center said. Hawaii News Now...
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Hawaii rocked by 6.0 earthquake as locals report powerful tremors

A powerful 6.0 earthquake struck near Mauna Loa on Hawaii's Big Island, sending shockwaves across the state
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Lantern floating will return to Magic Island

Thousands are expected at Ala Moana Beach Park on Memorial Day for the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi ceremony. The annual tradition honors loved ones through floating lanterns, live performances, and personal messages of remembrance.
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Bank of Hawaiʻi purchases Chinatown’s Marks Garage for employee parking

Parking is tight – and expensive — in downtown Honolulu. One large employer just bought a parking garage for its employees to use. Bank of Hawaiʻi recently bought Marks Garage in Chinatown to provide affordable parking for its employees. The garage has more than 300 spaces. It's...
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Veteran-owned food truck serves up North Indian cuisine while giving back

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Haveli Da Tandoor is a new food truck specializing in North Indian cuisine served fresh off a mobile tandoori oven. Their menu includes lamb-lollis, butter chicken, lamb curry and more. Viewers can find them at various pop-up events including the Village Night Market at Pearlridge Center. Village Nig
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The Conversation: A hana hou show on ‘Hawaiʻi: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans’

Today on The Conversation, we look back on a groundbreaking exhibit that is coming to a close at the British Museum: “Hawaiʻi: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans.”. HPR attends the opening of a new exhibition on Hawaiʻi's ties to Great Britain at the British Museum in London | Full Story (Jan. 2026)
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‘Take Me to Manoa’ winner surprised with free year of tuition at UH

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The winner of the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s “Take Me to Manoa” scholarship giveaway was surprised Friday when she walked into the campus bookstore and received a giant check. Born and raised in Waianae, Liliana Okimoto graduated from Iolani School last year and...
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Former Tripler gynecologist accused of abusing patients faces new charges, allegations

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A former gynecologist accused of sexually abusing patients is facing more criminal charges and nearly 100 new allegations. Blaine McGraw, 48, worked at Tripler Army Medical Center on Oahu. The U.S. Army is charging McGraw with 8 counts of misconduct, including specifications of abusive sexual
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Hawthorne Cat Pounces on Kalihi Yard in $8.56M Honolulu Power Play

A longtime Alexander & Baldwin industrial yard in Kalihi has a new owner, with heavy equipment dealer Hawthorne Cat dropping $8.56 million to turn the site into extra breathing room for its Oʻahu operations. The company plans to renovate the property and run it as a secondary hub for...

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