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Maui judge sets bail at $500K for man accused of murder
KAANAPALI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A judge set the bail at $500,000 for a suspect accused of murder on Tuesday. Police officials say 46-year-old Seniola Kafoa Jr. is accused of stabbing to death 53-year-old Sione Paletua of Wailuku last Saturday on Honoapi’ilani Highway in Kaanapali. Kafoa Jr. has been charged with...
Hawaii voters react to Biden’s withdrawal from presidential race
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Some say it was only a matter of time, others were shocked, and many were disheartened following Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday. “Biden caved into a lot of pressure. When I think people voting in November, they would have really thought about, ‘Do I really want to live through […]
Kāʻanapali murder investigation update: Victim identified; Lahaina man held on $500,000 bail
Maui police have identified the victim from Saturday’s murder investigation as Sione Paletua, 53, of Wailuku. The Maui Police Department extended condolences to Paletua’s family and friends. On Monday, July 22, 2024, Seniola Kafoa Jr., 46, of Lahaina was charged with second degree attempted murder. Kafoa remains in...
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani launches ThrowBack Alley food pop-up
HONOLULU (ISLAND NEWS) - There's a food event at a Waikiki hotel that invokes the flavors of yesteryear. The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani launched its ThrowBack Alley pop-up on Friday. The culinary team will serve nostalgic flavors of Old School Hawaii twice a month with a rotating menu. A smashburger, chili...
Tuesday Weather - Breezy winds building, increased trade showers
HONOLULU (Island News) -- An area of higher moisture will will continue to spread westward across the state today, bringing an increase in windward shower activity through tonight. Moderate to breezy trade winds will continue through tonight as well, then increase to strong speeds Wednesday through Friday. Drier air will...
Police: Driver may have been under the influence in fatal North Kona crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Kailua-Kona man is in custody for a crash that killed a pedestrian in North Kona early Monday morning, officials said. Police believe 34-year-old Garrett Duran was under the influence when he hit a 38-year-old pedestrian on Queen Kaahumanu Highway around 4 a.m. HPD said Duran ran...
New campaign warns all of heat-related illnesses
Climate change experts say temperatures are getting higher, and the state wants to make sure you’re protecting yourself in a new campaign. Lori Marcu is enjoying a day at the beach with her family. She feels the summer days are getting hotter. “Basically we started out sitting in the shade but as the sun came […]
Schedule your Domino’s order just in time for the 2024 Olympics
HONOLULU (HI Now) - This weekend is going to be a great weekend to settle in front of the tv to watch the Olympics! The opening ceremony takes place Friday night, and you can watch it beginning at 6:30p on KHNL. And to make sure you don’t miss a minute of the action, you can order your favorite pizza or wings from domino’s Hawaii right now.
UH swimming alumni set for Paris Olympics
Three former University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa swimming standouts will represent the Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine programs at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Kane Follows (2016–20) and Laticia Transom (2022–23) qualified for New Zealand’s national team and Micah Masei (2017–21) is slated to compete in his second Olympics for American Samoa.
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