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Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16— Pat Beekman
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Pat Beekman, Republican candidate for State Senate District 16, which covers Aiea, Aiea...
Waikiki Beachboy honored with 'Celebration of Life' ceremony
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Spreading aloha for decades in Hawaii, longtime Waikiki Beach Boy Larry "Aki" Akiyama was honored today on Waikiki Beach with a 'Celebration of Life. He had the ability to make and immediate impact. Ali Akiyama, Ali's former wife told Island News, "I had just moved here...
Maui police launch second degree murder investigation following death of Lahaina man
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...
Trade winds begin to strengthen as warm days continue
HONOLULU (KHON2) – A shallow batch of moisture that moved over the island chain today is clearing this evening, allowing a stable trade wind flow to return. The moisture was not very impressive, leading to a slight boost in windward rainfall from the Big Island to Oahu. However, the increase in shower activity was more […]
Maui man arrested for fatal Kaanapali Highway attack
Kaanapali, Maui (Island News) – The Maui Police Department (MPD) arrested a man in connection to a murder investigation that occurred on Honoapiilani Highway in Kaanapali, Maui on Saturday, July 20, 2024. On Saturday at approximately 11:46 a.m. Lahaina Patrol Officers responded to 2010 Honoapiilani Highway in Kaanapali. Upon...
‘This is not a drill’: How quick action, pre-planning, averted catastrophe during IT outage
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It has been more than 24 hours since a faulty software update wreaked havoc around the world, grounding flights, disrupting hospitals, businesses and first responders. Some companies are still playing catch up. The impact of the CrowdStrike software update at the heart of the IT meltdown, hit Hawaii around 7 p.m. on […]
Celebrating the Style Refresh Weekend at Ka Makana Ali‘i
Ka Makana Ali‘i is the place to be this weekend, with a Style Refresh weekend event, featuring Hawaii’s Finest and Ocean Creations. Mikey went out to Ka Makana Ali‘i to learn all about the back-to-school deals!. Ocean Creations, renowned for its handcrafted jewelry made in Hawai‘i, is...
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