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Crews make significant progress, Koke‘e fire 85% contained
HONOLULU (KHON2) — After a dedicated effort spanning several days, multiple fire units began scaling back operations Saturday night following successful containment of approximately 85% of the wildfire near Koke‘e. The response, initiated on Thursday, involved a coordinated effort by ground and air crews amidst challenging conditions. Overnight, a vigilant fire watch was maintained, and […]
65-year-old man taken in serious condition after house fire occurs in Punaluu Valley
The Honolulu Fire Department received a call at 9:43 a.m. and responded to a building fire near Punaluu Valley Road in Punaluu. Upon arrival at the scene, HFD crews saw flames from a distance and requested for a second alarm. Once the crews arrived at the scene, at approximately 9:50...
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Starlight Festival Music & Artistic Director plus Star Musician on GMH
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Sheraton Starlight Festival with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra was featured on Good Morning Hawaii, Sunday with Music and Artistic Director of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra,Dane Lam plus, 2024 Na Hoku Opio “Young Stars” winner, Cayne Hiraoka. Dane Lam says, "What makes our annual...
Sunday morning weather - Sunny & breezy with isolated showers
HONOLULU (Island News) – Expect strengthening trade winds over the next few days in Honolulu, with mainly windward showers. A noticeable increase in showers is anticipated Monday night and Tuesday due to incoming moisture. Wednesday and Thursday will see drier conditions as trade winds intensify further. Today's Weather:. Condition:...
Hawaii Island house fire that injured 3 people was intentionally set, investigators say
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Fire investigators say that a fire on Hawaii Island that burned three people on Friday was intentionally set. Fire investigators say that the three people suffered gasoline burns from the house fire. Officials say flames sparked in a bedroom on 29th Avenue and Kaloli Drive in Hawaiian...
Her special brand of comedy is a hit on social media. (But she’s still keeping her day job)
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Keeping it real and keeping it local. That’s Chelei Kahaleiwai. Born and raised in Makiki, the McKinley High grad has danced hula since she was 15 years old. Although, no stranger to crowds, Kahalewai faced a daunting challenge in 2017, competing for Miss Aloha Hula at...
Illegal animal confiscations up since COVID, says state ag department
HONOLULU (Island News) - The number of illegal animals that state inspectors are confiscating or capturing has gone up in Hawaii, according to the State Department of Agriculture. An inspector says it's actually due to a perfect storm: COVID, the economy, and the Internet. Department of Agriculture inspectors wrangled a...
‘Midsummer Night’s Gleam’ returns to Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s Honolulu Botanical Gardens announced the return of Midsummer Night’s Gleam at Foster Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 20. The botanical garden will host a variety of family-friendly activities and performances, and showcase thousands of light displays. The event will start at 3 p.m. and ends […]
Pearl City’s Andie Shimizu chosen as 2023-2024 recipient of annual Rotary Club of Pearlridge Foundation $4000.00 Scholarship Award
Pearl City High School Rotary Interact Club 2023-2024 Vice President Andie Shimizu was chosen as the 2023-2024 recipient of the annual Rotary Club of Pearlridge Foundation $4000.00 Scholarship Award. Shimizu is a Pearl City High School 2024 graduate and will be attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Fall 2024. She was selected by the Rotary Club of Pearlridge Foundation Scholarship Award committee led by committee chair Andrew Muccio and committee members Dick Mosko and Eric Fujimoto.
Hawaii Flight On-Time? Latest Airline Performance Is Revealing
This has been quite the week for flight delays and cancellations, including in Hawaii. As a result of the Microsoft Tech meltdown, in the past two days there were 402 Hawaii flights delayed in addition to dozens cancelled at the four major Hawaii airports, Honolulu, Maui, Kona and Kauai. Delta has been the most impacted..
National Nonprofit Is Spending Millions To Support Hawaii’s Effort To Jail Fewer Teens
For six weeks at a time, the Kupa Aina farm opens its 5-acre property in Kailua to teens who have recently been arrested for the first time. Working with farm staff, the teens spend their Saturdays learning how to plant and harvest crops like kalo and bananas. The Hookanaka program...
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Karl Dicks
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 Karl Dicks, candidate for Honolulu mayor. His opponents include Rick Blangiardi, Choon James,...
Red Cross assists in Aiea house fire that leaves 6 displaced
AIEA, Hawaii (Island News) – Six people are displaced after a house fire occurred in Aiea early Sunday morning, July 21, 2024. On Sunday at approximately 3:21 a.m. the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a building fire near 98-873 Hapuu St. with crews arriving on scene by 3:28 a.m.
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