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HONOLULU (HI Now) - Jerry ‘V’ Romano was on set with HI Now host Rachel Pacarro to introduce his new line of quality built and safe e-bikes. These e-bikes require zero maintenance and are specifically designed with Hawaii’s unique climate in mind!. Jerry V’s Island E-Bikes.
HPD respond to a barricade situation in Mililani
MILILANI, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department responds to an apparent barricade situation in Mililani. On Saturday, August 24, at approximately 4:42 p.m., HPD announced that it responded to a barricade situation in the 95-1000 block of Koolani Dr. in the Mililani Mauka area. HPD remains on...
Hilo man charged with attempted distribution of meth and firearms offenses
A 62 year-old Hilo man has been arrested and charged with the attempted distribution of methamphetamine and numerous firearm related offenses, according to a recent announcement from the County of Hawaiʻi Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The statement says Troy Dwayne Toledo was observed operating a vehicle, which was later...
Roundtrip flights from Honolulu to Hilo canceled due to Hurricane Hone
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - All remaining roundtrip flights between Honolulu and Hilo have been canceled on Saturday due to Hurricane Hone, the state Department of Transportation announced. The DOT said the Hilo International Airport terminal is open, but there are no further flights out of Hilo for the rest of the...
Update: Heavy showers continue to move ashore, prompting extension of flood advisory for parts of East, North Hawai‘i
Update at 5:29 p.m. Aug. 24: The flood advisory for parts of East and North Hawai‘i has been extended until 8:45 p.m. Two to 4 inches of rain had already fallen over windward Big Island by at 5:25 p.m. and radar indicated continued moderate to locally heavy showers continuing to move ashore, with rates of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour.
Kalaupapa park rangers on alert for destructive coconut rhinoceros beetle, other invasive pests
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - National Park Service rangers have been trained to be on the lookout for invasive pests that could threaten the landscape in the remote area of Kalaupapa. The coconut rhinoceros beetle, in particular, has NPS and arborists worried. Isolation provides a natural barrier for the former Hansen’s disease...
Colorado power Mountain Vista makes quick work of Pearl City
PEARL CITY — The historic first Hawai’i visit by a high school football team from Colorado quickly turned into a historic rout Thursday evening, as Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch) rolled past Pearl City, 83-6, at scenic Bino Neves Stadium. It was the season opener for the Golden Eagles,...
Family of missing pregnant woman pleads with public for help
The family of a missing pregnant woman is pleading for the public's help. Mischa Johnson has not been seen for three weeks. KHON sat down with Mischa's mother, Frances Tapiz-Andrian. She said new evidence casts doubt on the chances of her daughter returning home alive.
UH Manoa warns of heavy traffic for football home opener
The University of Hawaii is advising commuters and nearby residents to expect heavy traffic around UH Manoa on Saturday, August 24, due to the UH Rainbow Warriors football team’s home opener against Delaware State at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
DLE collected hundreds of guns at buyback event
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Law Enforcement held another gun buyback event on Oahu Saturday and theyʻre calling it a success. The DLE said 514 firearms, related items and rounds of ammunition were turned in at the event. Among the pieces turned in were a fully automatic pistol, assault rifles, semi-automatic rifles, handguns, revolvers, […]
Big second half propels Farrington past Rancho Mirage
With its defense and special teams holding down the fort early on, Farrington’s aerial attack found itself in the second half and propelled the Governors to an impressive 42-0 victory Friday night against Rancho Mirage (Calif.) at cool and breezy Skippa Diaz Stadium. Farrington improved to 3-0, while last...
The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: Friday Aug. 23 to Wednesday Aug. 28
With the school year now in full effect, we hope all the ohana out there are taking some time this weekend to enjoy the upcoming events happening on our island. This week we have a few exciting gatherings occurring from Kona to Hilo. Head to the island’s west side for...
Firefighters extinguish brush fire in Anahola Friday
ANAHOLA – Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters, County and state personnel, and private landowners extinguished a brush fire in Anahola on Friday, Aug. 23. No injuries were reported. However, the fire destroyed a storage container, causing an estimated $8,000 in damages to property and contents. Firefighters with the Kapa‘a...
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