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Sharp rusted holes and a broken railing aren’t typical playground features. But they’re the norm at the playground in Mililani’s Makaʻunulau Community Park, also known as 16 Acres, where for an unknown period of time keiki have played over the rusted holes and around a gap in the railing.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A surfer who was found unresponsive in the water off Waikiki last month has died, according to Honolulu police. The 70-year-old man was discovered near his surfboard on April 22 at the surf break known as “Canoes,” about 100 yards offshore. The Honolulu Ocean Safety...

Two men died following a head-on collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near mile marker 26 Tuesday morning. Police said a sedan tried to overtake another when it struck an oncoming SUV. Investigators believe speed and reckless driving were factors.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Lawmakers passed legislation to expand speed cameras on Oahu and create new safety rules for e-bikes, but left unresolved an enforcement issue that has limited citations to a couple of dozen over four months. The speed camera expansion bill would allow the state to add cameras beyond...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — These days, making a payment can be easier than ever with contactless and even cardless transactions, but in some cases, so can scamming. “Ghost tapping is kind of like the digital version of someone bumping your wallet, except for instead of them stealing your card, they’re kind of taking advantage of this […]

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The Aiea Texaco is set to shut down after serving the community for years. Regulars say the gas station on Kamehameha Highway has been more than just a gas station, offering convenience and community. The shutdown is tied to an expired lease with Kamehameha Schools.

State lawmakers finalized Hawaiʻi’s $20.3 billion budget on May 1, and a new tool is helping residents track where the money goes. The Hawaiʻi Budget Bill Draft Tracker is an interactive data tool launched by the Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice. Kevin Thomas...

Family law has many aspects and is not necessarily what most people perceive it to be.

National Police Week is observed from May 11 to May 16 to honor the fallen heroes of Hawai'i, with dozens of officers from the Honolulu Police Department, Maui Police Department, and Hawai'i Police Department being remembered for their sacrifice.