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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murder, arson in Pearl City
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A man found guilty of stabbing a man to death and setting his Pearl City apartment on fire has been sentenced to life in prison. Scott DeAngelo was convicted for the murder of Demond Cox back in February 2022. DeAngelo was also convicted of arson. DeAngelo...
Honolulu mayor, DTS highlight Kekaulike Mall improvements
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City Department of Transportation Services met at noon on Friday to review enhancements made at Kekaulike Mall in Chinatown. Some of the improvements include: Additionally, the existing community dragon decal will be relocated to the center of Kekaulike Mall.
HPD: Woman killed after being struck by 2 vehicles in Kaneohe
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A woman was killed early Thursday after being struck by 2 vehicles in Kaneohe, Honolulu police said. The incident happened around 2 a.m. on Kamehameha Highway near the Pali. Officials said the 32-year-old had been walking partially on the roadway when she was hit by a 75-year-old...
Honolulu Natives Maggie Hoe & Katarina Brajovic Added to Women’s Tennis Roster
STOCKTON, Calif. – A pair of student-athletes were added to the 2024-25 women's tennis roster with the announcements of incoming freshmen Maggie Hoe and Katarina Brajovic. Both will come with four years of eligibility remaining after stellar high school careers in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH). "We are excited to welcome Maggie and Kat to our tennis program. They are going to bring some fresh energy to the team. Both players are hard workers and are eager to play tennis here," said first-year head coach Mary Beth Gunn. Hoe competed at Mid-Pacific Institute and was a three-time All-IHL honoree...
An Area President for Alaska, Hawaii Is Selected By iHeart
The Market President for iHeartMedia‘s collection of radio stations in Fairbanks, Alaska, the company’s northernmost market, has just been promoted to Area President for the entire state of Alaska and for the company’s properties on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu. With the retirement of Andy Lohman...
Owner of Bar Koko in Honolulu fined for illegally removing yellow placard
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The owner of Bar Koko in Honolulu was fined $3,000 by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) for unlawfully removing its yellow “conditional pass” placard. The yellow placard was initially issued to the restaurant on July 3 when a routine safety inspection found critical...
UH suspends football wide receiver after domestic abuse arrest
WAHIAWA, Hawaii (Island News)--University of Hawaii Warrior Football wide receiver Steven McBride was arrested Saturday on suspicion of abuse of a family member. Honolulu police say the 22-year-old assaulted his 21-year-old girlfriend in front of their child. The incident happened at about 5:00 in the morning. The University of Hawaii...
Join Civil Beat Journalists As They Grill Political Candidates
The primary election is almost here. You may even have received your ballot in the mail by the time you read this. But if you live on the North Shore, the West Side of Oahu or the Kakaako-Downtown Honolulu area there’s still an opportunity to come to one of our election-themed pop-up newsrooms and meet the candidates.
Extensive improvements highlighted at Kekaulike Mall
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu city and county is continuing its plan to help restore Chinatown. City officials announced Friday the completion of the most recent phase of improvements which involved Kekaulike Mall are now complete. The restoration included new shade trees, electrical improvements, drainage & pavement upgrades a...
Crime Round-up: Video shows man throwing a bowling ball at moving vehicle in Aiea
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This week’s Crime Round-up cases are classified as two property damage investigations, and one burglary. An unknown suspect was seen on camera damaging a vehicle in the Waikele area on June 30. Just before 2 a.m., the suspect is seen walking up to a vehicle on...
Weekend Island Weather | July 19-21 | More moderate trade showers, King Tide conditions
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Moderate trades through the weekend. Gusty trades return early next week. King Tides bring possible coastal flooding during afternoon high tides. Overnight, partly cloudy skies with a few passing light showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Saturday, sunny leeward with partly cloudy skies windward. Moderate trade...
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