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Can a hurricane turn into a typhoon? Hone might achieve the rare feat
What was once Hurricane Hone in the central Pacific is expected to travel west of the international dateline and fall under the jurisdiction of the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). The cyclone will retain the same name but in the event it strengthens to have winds of at least 74 mph, it would earn the designation of a typhoon.
Electricity pricing change for large Hawaiʻi businesses proposed
A significant change to electricity pricing for large commercial customers in Hawaiʻi is being recommended by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO). A study, released August 27, recommends implementing a real-time pricing (RTP) tariff system. This approach would charge customers based on the hourly marginal cost...
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...
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