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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 4h

The Queen’s Medical Center Wahiawa held a blessing ceremony on Tuesday for its new, state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner.

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Queen’s Medical Center Wahiawa unveils new CT scanner

The new CT scanner, located in a fully renovated CT room inside the Emergency Department, replaces the hospital’s previous mobile CT machine that was positioned outside the facility.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 5h

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the master, or captain, of a Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship more than 50 miles off Oahu’s shores last week.

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Coast Guard rescues master of international cargo ship near Oahu

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the master, or captain, of a Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship more than 50 miles off Oahu’s shores last week.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 5h

The Hawaii Police Department advises the public to avoid Hawaii Belt Road (Hwy. 19) at Kaawali’i Gulch due to a brush fire.

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Hawaii police advise the public to avoid Hawaii Belt Road due to a brush fire

Police said to avoid the area for the next 2 hours.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 5h

Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard and Guam Fire Department rescued 45 people from a disabled passenger boat off Agat, Guam, on Friday.

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U.S. Coast Guard and Guam firefighters rescue 45 people from disabled boat

At 9:30 a.m., U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders received a notification from the Princess Guam reporting smoke coming from the engine compartment.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 6h

The Hawaii Department of Health issued a Notice of Violation and Order against Wailehua I, LLC for discharging soil and other construction materials into wetlands, which are considered state waters.

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State issues $2.4M fine for illegal discharge into protected wetlands

DOH determined that the respondent began discharging soil and other construction materials in 2015.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 6h

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Meadow Gold Dairy for half-pint-sized chocolate milk, which is primarily distributed at schools.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 6h

The U.S.-Japan Council celebrated the start of its annual conference Tuesday night with a special, commemorative event.

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US-Japan Council marks conference’s return to Hawaii with reception at historic battleship

A reception took place at the USS Battleship Missouri, where Japan officially surrendered to the United States in 1945, marking the end of World War II.

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The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents of a recall issued by Meadow Gold Dairy for half-pint-sized chocolate milk. Approximately 70,000 units were distributed in Hawaii since they were received on September 29, 2025.

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Meadow Gold Dairy issues recall for product distributed at Hawaii schools

The chocolate milk, made and packaged out of state, is being voluntarily recalled due to potential quality control issues.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 6h

An island-wide scare over an imminent bus strike on Oahu turned out to be a false alarm, with the bus drivers’ union calling it a “scare tactic.”

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Bus drivers’ union calls strike warning a ‘scare tactic’ as negotiations stall

The scare originated from rumors that drivers would walk out on the same day the city opened a new segment of Skyline, its rail system.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 7h

The team is hosting a free exhibition game on Saturday, Oct. 18.

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University of Hawaii men’s basketball team invites you to a free exhibition game

Fans will also have an opportunity to meet the team with an autograph session following the game.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 7h

A 56-year-old man was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after he suffered an apparent stab wound.

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Police investigate stabbing incident that resulted in one man being taken to the hospital

A 56-year-old man was taken to the hospital Tuesday after he apparently suffered a stab wound.

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Some major airports across the country, including in Hawaii, are opting not to play a new video of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at TSA screening checkpoints.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 7h

Pomaika’i Olson appeared in the Hilo District Court on Tuesday morning.

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Judge maintains bail for carjacking suspect with extensive criminal history

He’s accused of a crime spree in Volcano on Saturday that included holding four people at gunpoint, stealing three vehicles, causing multiple car crashes, and attempting a burglary.

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In 2008, members of Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ community realized the need for a centralized voice in the gay community, which led to the creation of the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation.

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Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation dedicated to supporting local queer community

The organization in charge of putting on the annual Honolulu Pride celebration is on a mission to bridge gaps for Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ community.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 9h

The state Department of Transportation says the removal of the Falls of Clyde from Honolulu Harbor could happen this week depending on the weather.

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Historic Falls of Clyde to be Scuttled: A Somber Goodbye in Honolulu

The state Department of Transportation says the removal of the Falls of Clyde from Honolulu Harbor could happen this week depending on the weather.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 9h

Some major airports across the country, including in Hawaii, are opting not to play a new video of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at TSA screening checkpoints.

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State explains why Homeland Security video blaming Democrats not playing at TSA checkpoints in Hawaii

A new video shows U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on camera blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 9h

City officials are preparing for this week’s opening of Skyline's second rail segment from Halawa to Middle Street.

City leaders discuss the milestone on Spotlight Now.

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Spotlight Now: Honolulu’s Skyline rail launches second segment this week

Spotlight Now welcomes Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation CEO Lori Kahikina and Honolulu City Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam to discuss the city's rail system.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 9h

Paia Elementary School is set to return to in-person learning starting Wednesday.

Paia Elementary School students to return to campus

The Hawaii Department of Education says Paia Elementary School will remain closed through Oct. 14 following a brush fire.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 10h

A 65-year-old male was seated inside his wife’s parked vehicle when an unknown man entered the back seat, brandished a black handgun, and threatened him.

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Officers search for man suspected of armed robbery in Waialua

A 65-year-old male was seated inside his wife’s parked vehicle when an unknown man entered the back seat, brandished a black handgun, and threatened him.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 10h

Residents in Hakalau and South Kohala are under a Water Conservation Notice due to drought conditions, according to water officials.

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Drought conditions force Hawaii Island residents to conserve water

Residents in Hakalau and South Kohala are under a Water Conservation Notice due to drought conditions, according to water officials.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 10h

Honolulu police and firefighters responded to a crash on South King and Punchbowl Streets.

Link to story: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/10/15/police-ems-fire-departments-respond-flipped-car-sidewalk/

Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 10h

Personnel with the Kapa‘a, Keaalia, Princeville, and Lihu‘e fire stations, the Fire Prevention Bureau, and the on-duty Battalion Chief responded to the incident.

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