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Hawai‘i Island residents invited to register for the annual Kiwanis Kūpuna Spelling Bee
Kūpuna statewide are invited to participate in this year’s Kiwanis Kūpuna Spelling Bee where proceeds from the event will go toward the Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaiʻi. The annual event will take place on Oct. 26 at the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin in Honolulu. The...
Attempted kidnapping suspect tried to lure 10-year-old into SUV in Ewa
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - HPD needs your help finding an attempted kidnapping suspect in Ewa, police officials said. Police say the man tried to lure a 10-year-old boy into a late model, dark blue Suburu Forester on August 28. This was near the Maunakapu Street-Honouliuli Street intersection around 6:30 p.m. Crimestoppers,...
Cars parked near Zippy’s Vineyard left with shattered windows after a man threw rocks at them
Honolulu police arrested a suspect for criminal property damage near the downtown Zippy's. The man threw rocks into windows damaging at least half a dozen cars parked on Maunakea Street. Tags. Localnow. Man smashes windows in multiple cars parked on downtown street. Honolulu police have arrested a suspect for criminal...
Fatal crash involving a motorcyclist on Hookui Street on Thursday night
Now to a fatal crash in the Punchbowl area.The Honolulu Medical Examiner is still working to identify the motorcyclist killed in the Punchbowl area. Police said the 46-year-old veered off the road at around 8 p.m. last night on Hookui Street.
Pāhoa motorcyclist critically injured in ʻĀinaloa crash, flown to Honolulu hospital
A 33-year-old Pāhoa man is in critical condition at a Honolulu hospital after the motorcycle he was riding struck a pickup truck Thursday afternoon in ‘Āinaloa. Hawai‘i Police Department officers responded at 2:42 p.m. Thursday to the intersection of ‘Āinaloa Boulevard and ‘Āinaloa Way where a 2004 Chevy pickup that was turning left onto ‘Āinaloa Way after traveling west on ‘Āinaloa Boulevard was struck by a motorcycle traveling east on ‘Āinaloa Boulevard.
Woman, child suffer serious injuries after moped and E-bike collide in Ewa Beach
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 35-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl both suffered serious injuries following a crash involving a moped and an E-bike in Ewa Beach. The crash happened just after 2 p.m. in the 911000 block of Fort Weaver Road. According to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services...
New stores coming to Pearlridge Center in August and September
AIEA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Upcoming new stores that include MINISO, Happy Lemon, Laine Honolulu and Rock Candy will open at Pearlridge Center in August and September 2024. MINISO to open first Hawaii location. MINISO is coming to Pearlridge on the mauka side of the mall. It will be located...
‘Completely unlivable’: Hawaii Kai home filled with dozens of cats living in filth
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - At a home in Hahaione Valley in Hawaii Kai, Leilani Ng of Aloha Kitty TNR Trap Neuter Release came to catch some cats. “I got a call from the son of the father that owns the house,” said Ng. A caregiver let her inside and she...
Hope on the horizon for troubled Oahu cemetery
"We could call the police, but they couldn't have the, they didn't have the authority to actually evict trespassers. This new law turns over management to this nonprofit group. And so now we can evict trespassers," Rep. Gregg Takayama said.
Thai Taste in Honolulu issued 'red' placard because of a lack of working hand-washing facilities
HONOLULU — On Thursday, the Department of Health issued a red “closed” placard to Thai Taste in Honolulu because of a lack of working hand-washing facilities. The food establishment, located at 801 Kāheka St., Unit A-7, must remain closed until the DOH conducts a follow-up inspection and all violations are resolved.
Wailuku First Friday to kick off Festivals of Aloha
WAILUKU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Wailuku First Friday will be held on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 to kick off the two month Hawaiian Showcase, Festivals of Aloha. The free lively street party is next Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be entertainment at the Market St. Stage will feature Maui Music Mission, Te Ohi Nui and the release party of Hamma House Band’s new single “Like Mehk.”
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