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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.
Suspected arson causes brush fire in Waimea, Hawaii; investigation ongoing
WAIMEA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Kauai Fire Department (KFD) reported that the brush fire that occurred in Waimea above Panini Place has been extinguished, and officials suspect that arson was the cause. Fire crews and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and...
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 […]
Hope Services opens new respite house for unsheltered in Hilo
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hope Services Hawaii has a number of new projects underway on the Big Island, addressing the needs of the unhoused. The Wilder House opened July 1st. For Hope Services, it is the second such integrated care hub facility on island. The medical respite home is equipped with a nurses' station and located in a serene neighborhood off of Saddle Road, from which residents come and go.
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...
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