‘Blew this one’: Gov. Green calls out senator as DLE director leaves over pension Gov. Josh Green blames Sen. Brandon Elefante for a stalled pension bill that prompted Department of Law Enforcement Director Mike Lambert to plan a return to HPD this summer.

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Registration to open for A+ after-school program A+ after-school enrollment for the 2026-27 school year begins Wednesday, April 22, at 3 p.m., both online and in person.

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Spotlight Now: Gov. Green wants clarity in AG probe, details storm recovery funding Storm recovery, a dam purchase plan, and a call for clarity at the Capitol. Gov. Josh Green breaks down what’s next — and why he’s keeping final decision-making authority in his office for now.

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Spotlight Now: Gov. Green on Hawaii’s next steps for storm recovery In today’s “Spotlight Now” episode, Gov. Josh Green discusses the state’s priorities, including assessing damage, clearing debris, restoring key infrastructure and coordinating resources with county and emergency officials.

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First Alert Forecast: Cloudy skies, light winds with minor splashes expected through Saturday First Alert Forecast: Cloudy skies, light winds with minor splashes expected through Saturday

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Man charged for attempted murder, among other offenses, following jury indictment On Monday, April 6, a grand jury indicted Wong for the following offenses, second-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault, first-degree terroristic threatening, and two counts of abuse of a family household member.

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Kauai police ask for help finding a wanted Princeville man connected to multiple crimes Richard Leibman, 48, is described as five feet ten inches tall, approximately 170 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is known to frequent the Princeville, ‘Anini, and Po‘ipū areas.

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Man accused of causing 2 separate crashes charged Police said a 35-year-old man allegedly hit a bicyclist in Kalihi, and 12 minutes later, ran a red light, crashed into another vehicle, and hit a pedestrian.

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UH women’s water polo to face Cal in NCAA opener after Big West title win Fresh off its third straight Big West championship, UH women’s water polo will open the NCAA tournament against Cal, which has beaten the Wahine three times this season.

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Army to conduct annual prescribed burn at Schofield Barracks The burn will take place Monday, April 13, through Saturday, April 18, to help manage invasive vegetation that can fuel wildfires and harm wildlife.

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Flood threat gradually easing into the new work week A flood watch has been canceled for Hawaii Island, but remains in effect until 6 a.m. Monday for the remaining islands.

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Iolani School to host annual fair themed ‘Beneath Island Skies’ Iolani School is hosting its annual fair, offering a weekend of family-friendly activities.

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Shelters close, city reopens as flood threat eases After Friday’s rain prompted closures across Oahu, some city venues are reopening as the flood threat eases.

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Man arrested after being found with unmarked firearm, ankle monitor HPD said they recovered a gun without a serial number, and the suspect was found to be wearing a court-ordered ankle monitor related to a prior case.

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What’s Cooking: Food truck owners donate meals to Oahu’s North Shore flood victims Jeramiah Quenga of Jeramiah’s Island Fusion and Jerhome Estioco of Dom’s Chibog have been cooking and delivering meals to neighbors, cleanup crews and farmers, donating time and resources for about a month.

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Honolulu mayor thanks New York firefighters for disaster recovery help Mayor Rick Blangiardi thanked the New York City Fire Department for their help during the ongoing disaster recovery following the recent Kona low storms.

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Body of missing person found downstream of Kauai arboretum The body of a missing woman was recovered Saturday morning near the Keahua Arboretum.

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Man accused of causing 2 separate crashes arrested Police said a 35-year-old man allegedly hit a bicyclist in Kalihi, and 12 minutes later, ran a red light, crashed into another vehicle, and hit a pedestrian.

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Halau Hiiakainamakalehua takes top honors at 63rd Merrie Monarch Festival The Oʻahu-based hālau (Niuhelewai, Kona) was named the overall winner after performances in the hula kahiko and hula ʻauana competitions.

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3 seriously injured in crash, prompting road closure in Downtown Honolulu The crash closed S. Hotel Street in all directions between Bishop and Richard streets.

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Man arrested on outstanding warrants after allegedly slapping woman A man wanted on suspicion of robbery and abuse was arrested Saturday after allegedly slapping a woman.

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‘I felt like I belong’: Nanakuli’s Woode wrestles onto national stage Nanakuli’s Analu Woode won the NHSCA High School Nationals, adding a national crown to an already dominant year.

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Multiple closures along Kokee Contour Rd. on Kauai due to heavy rains Multiple closures have been set up along the Kokee Contour Road due to erosion occurring during the heavy rains, officials said.

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Man charged after allegedly assaulting woman, 9-year-old son A 44-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in the second degree and two counts of kidnapping.

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KFVE on Spectrum: How to fix a stuck EAS crawl The issue is affecting some cable boxes on Spectrum and is not the result of alerts being transmitted by Hawaii News Now.

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First Alert Weather Days for heavy rain moving over Maui County, Hawaii Island Showers and thunderstorms are already active near Maui and the Big Island, with rain coverage expected to expand across the state through the day.

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