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‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted on Hawaii Island
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police need your help finding a man considered to be armed and dangerous. Keanu Olival, 32, is wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants. He’s also the suspect in two other cases involving a stolen firearm and a stolen vehicle. Police described him as 5...
Man charged for Attempted Murder that left 16 y.o. with multiple stab wounds in Mililani
MILILANI, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged a man connected to an attempted murder incident that occurred on Saturday, July 27, 2024. On Saturday at 3:20 p.m. HPD arrested and charged a Laksh Maker, 19, for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree. His...
MPD: Missing 72-year-old Kahului woman found safe
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 72-year-old Kahului woman reported missing on Monday has been found safe, Maui police said in an update on Tuesday. Barbara Cooke was found safe and in good health. Copyright 2024 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.
Group of women pilots to host first-ever Hawaii Aviation Expo
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Excitement is building for the first-ever Hawaii Aviation Expo!. An international group of women pilots called The Aloha Chapter of 99s is hosting the event for aspiring pilots. Attendees will learn and network with trained professionals, including air traffic control, NOAA, and the Coast Guard. $40 at...
To improve wildfire response, Oahu first responders are now focused on the ‘worst-case scenario’
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the year since the Lahaina wildfire, a significant amount of attention has been placed on training staff within Honolulu’s emergency management agency so that no matter who’s in charge when disaster strikes, they’ll have the know-how to do the job. Honolulu Fire Chief...
Man, 39, in serious condition after stabbing in Makiki
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police are searching for a suspect involved in a stabbing in Makiki, late Monday night. Honolulu Police (HPD) officers and Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called out to the scene near Maikiki Street and Kinau Street around 10:15 p.m. At the scene EMS treated a...
Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman’s 1991 killing
The DNA work represented a major development in a case that made headlines last year when Albert “Ian” Schweitzer, who had been incarcerated for more than 20 years for the killing, was released based on new evidence.
Mana Loa Nimitz Lions send “Lions Roar” for Mary Takeshita
A group of fellow Lions friends and community volunteers from the Mana Loa Nimtz Lions Club (MLNLC) sent their prayers and a final “Lions Roar” for the late Mary Takeshita from Pearl City who died on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the age of 96. MLNLC friends blessed...
Suspect on the loose after overnight stabbing in Makiki
A suspect is on the loose after an overnight stabbing in Makiki. Emergency medical services responded to the scene around 10:45 Monday night at the corner of Makiki and Kinau Street. The victim was transported to the hospital in serious condition. Man, 39, in serious condition after stabbing in Makiki.
Expert: DNA evidence disconnects Schweitzer brothers to Ireland’s murder
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The DNA consultants that assisted with the Innocence Project say there is “no doubt” the Schweitzers were not involved in Dana Ireland’s murder. For them, the truth was obvious. “It had been clear to us for many years that none of the DNA evidence that was ever obtained in connection with this […]
The Conversation: Honolulu development; Coral reef health
Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. Honolulu Councilmember Esther Kia’āina asks for community feedback on development plans for Honolulu's urban core. HPR News Director Bill Dorman on an HPR investigation on evacuation plans in communities vulnerable...
Firefighters rescue boater stuck in waters off Kaena Point
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department rescued a boater stuck in waters off Kaena Point on Monday. Fire personnel responded just after 11 a.m. after receiving a call from the U.S. Coast Guard about a boater in distress. Upon arrival, officials discovered a 25-foot boat disabled half a mile...
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