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HPD officer sentenced to community service for insurance fraud conviction
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A Honolulu Police officer was sentenced to community service after being convicted of insurance fraud. Officials say Cheyne Kaninau got into a car crash with an uninsured vehicle, obtained an insurance policy for the vehicle after the fact, and then tried to use that policy to file a claim. The total damages were estimated at $6,700.
Out of System's Luau grass volleyball tournament taking in last minute competitors
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The popular social media volleyball crew “Out of System” is heading back to Hawaii this summer for their third annual tournament. The 2024 Luau Grass Volleyball Tournament is set for July 21st at Kailua District Park. This year the tourney is expanding its divisions and...
Employee service award winner commended for going above and beyond
Kathleen “Kathie” Kane, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa director for the Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support (OFDAS), is the 2024 recipient of the UH Board of Regents (BOR) Willard Wilson Award for Distinguished Service. Kane was presented with the honor by UH President David Lassner and BOR Chair Gabriel Lee at the BOR July 18 meeting. She says she was stunned when she was told that she would be receiving the award.
‘It’s always been a dream to be in the game’: ‘Bows take on students in EA College Football 25
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - EA College Football 25 is finally making its long-awaited return. It last came out in 2014, but went on a prolonged hiatus after disputes over Name Image and Likeness rules. Since those regulations have now changed, it’s game on. “It’s always been a dream to be...
HPD Officers Who Handcuffed 10-Year-Old Can Be Sued For Using Excessive Force, Judges Rule
Three Honolulu police officers can be sued on excessive force claims for their part in handcuffing and arresting a 10-year-old girl at Honowai Elementary School in 2020, according to a recent decision by a panel of judges for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The officers — Christine Nevez,...
New data paints a grim picture of Hawaiʻi road safety
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes, but we’re also known for having the most dangerous roads in the United States. A new study by tire experts at Tires Easy has revealed that Hawaiʻi has the worst road conditions in the country. This means that it’s imperative that all […]
2024 Election: William “Bill” Muneno
2015 – Present Owner/Manager of Growler Hawaii (Restaurant/Pub) Please describe your qualifications to represent the people of Oahu. I am born and raised on Oahu. 13 yrs in Pearl City, 23 yrs in Hawaii Kai 7, yrs in Kaimuki and now 20 yrs. in Manoa so I understand the concerns of our residents because I have the same ones. Cost of living, homelessness, affordable housing and community safety are some of the bigger issues.
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