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Piihana Road fire fully contained, evacuation orders lifted
WAILUKU, Hawaii (Island News) -- After battling a roughly 4-acre fire in Wailuku for hours, Maui emergency crews fully contained the blaze after fighting it for hours on Monday. Several residents along Pi'ihana Road were forced to evacuate as first responders battled the blaze. The orders have since been lifted...
Hawaii’s Star Wide Receiver Arrested for Reportedly Abusing a Family Member
Steven McBride is the best football player on Hawaii’s roster and now he will have to battle an arrest in his past. The star was arrested this morning on an accusation of abuse of a family or household member. According to Honolulu Police Department records, McBride, 22, was arrested...
Police seek man who damaged Waipahu ATM with machete on July 1st
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) remains on the lookout for a man who damaged an ATM with a machete in Waipahu. On Monday, July 1, just before 6 a.m. it was reported that an unknown man had used a machete to damage the American Savings Bank ATM at the Waipahu Town Center.
54-year-old woman dead amid possible drowning incident off Ali’i Drive
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (Island News) – A 54-year-old woman is dead after being pulled from the waters near Ali’i Drive on Sunday evening, July 21, 2024. At approximately 5:54 p.m. Kona Patrol Officers along with the Hawaii Fire Department responded to the 75-5600 block of Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona for a report of a possible drowning.
Jury Convicts Honolulu Businessman Michael Miske
(AP) – Jurors in the federal racketeering trial of Michael Miske found him guilty Thursday of 13 of 16 counts, including racketeering conspiracy and murder in aid of racketeering in connection to the 2016 killing of Johnathan Fraser. Some spectators cried and others uttered a quiet “yes” or sighed...
Firefighters observe as many as six ignition points at Piʻihana Road fire
As many as six initial ignition locations were found when crews arrived on scene to fight the Piʻihana Road fire on Monday morning, officials said. The fire was first reported at 9:16 a.m. on July 22, 2024. It burned a total of four acres before forward progress was stopped at 11:36 a.m., and it was fully contained at 2:45 p.m., according to department reports.
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...
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