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A state-by-state look at superstorm's effects

By The Associated Press The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 105 people in the United States.... More>>

Hawaii doctors warn about the health risks associated with cauliflower ear

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It's one of the distinguishing features of a mixed martial arts fighter; a puffed up ear that looks like a cauliflower. With the rise in popularity of mixed martial arts, these days, it's not just the More>>

Your Week in Viral Videos: It can't possibly get worse than this ...

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Breaking up a high school football game is far from cool, but getting tackled by a gang of parents that includes a police officer will land you in the hall of shame. More>>

Obama's 'Patriotism' plan picks up support from left, raises eyebrows from right

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Released during the home stretch to election day, a booklet outlining President Barack Obama's economic plan tries to lay out his plan to regain middle-class security. More>>

Honolulu rail gets mixed ruling from federal judge Video included

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A Federal judge today ruled that the city's plan to develop the $5.3 billion rail transit system "arbitrarily" failed to identify native Hawaiian cultural properties and did not adequately... More>>

State's sirens tested 5 days after tsunami alert Video included

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Hawaii County Civil Defense has apologized for testing warning sirens on the Big Island Thursday afternoon - without giving anyone the heads up. State emergency officials did properly warn everyone about More>>

Kauai woman arrested following crash and altercation

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A 24-year-old Hanamaulu woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a series of events that began with a car crash in Hanamaulu. More>>

Circuit Court escapee caught after night on the run Video included

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Darius Ikaika Puni-Mau was at the Circuit Court building to be sentenced for violating his probation. Around mid-day Wednesday he made his great escape. More>>

Halloween celebration in Lahaina on Front Street. More>>

It's Halloween time in Hawaii! More>>

A tsunami warning triggered by a powerful earthquake in Canada, proved nothing more than a Halloween scare. More>>

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy struck the U.S. East Coast Monday evening, causing multiple deaths, flooding and an estimated billions in damage. The storm was already responsible for the death of 47 people when it tore through the Caribbean. More>>

Happy Halloween in Hawaii - We have so many photos we had to make a second slideshow!!! More>>

The lava lake at the summit of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island continues to rise to record levels! More>>

Honolulu closed the Aiea off-ramp of the Moanalua Freeway near Aloha Stadium on Tuesday after a forklift hit a pedestrian overpass, causing it to collapse onto the roadway. More>>

A High Surf Warning goes into effect Tuesday at noon, here are photos sent to Hawaii News Now or uploaded on our Facebook page. More>>

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  • Friday, November 2 2012 2:57 AM EDT2012-11-02 06:57:48 GMT
    HONOLULU – Jane Croson's return from suspension was a successful one.  The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team improved to 13-0 in Big West conference play with a three-set sweep of UC Santa Barbara. Croson
    HONOLULU – Jane Croson's return from suspension was a successful one.  The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team improved to 13-0 in Big West conference play with a three-set sweep of UC Santa Barbara. Croson
  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-10-30 23:38:49 GMT
    HONOLULU - (Hawaii Athletics) University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine outside hitter Emily Hartong has been named the Sports Imports/AVCA Division I National Player of the Week. The honor, announced Tuesday
    HONOLULU - (Hawaii Athletics) University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine outside hitter Emily Hartong has been named the Sports Imports/AVCA Division I National Player of the Week. The honor, announced Tuesday
  • Monday, October 29 2012 6:37 PM EDT2012-10-29 22:37:15 GMT
    University of Hawai‘i junior outside hitter Emily Hartong recorded career-highs in kills and digs this past weekend and has been named the Big West Conference's Women's Volleyball Player of the Week. This
    University of Hawai‘i junior outside hitter Emily Hartong recorded career-highs in kills and digs this past weekend and has been named the Big West Conference's Women's Volleyball Player of the Week. This
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