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Above normal fire risk expected statewide through October, forecasters say
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the wake of recent wildfires across the state, fire experts say the increase was expected this year. According to a recent federal report, the significant fire potential for leeward areas across the state is above normal. Forecasters expect these conditions to last through October. It’s hoped...
Study: Hawaii least affordable state for homebuyers — but there is still hope
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A recent Best Brokers study shows Hawaii is the least affordable state for homebuyers, but there may be some hope. Lisa Guerrero and her husband Alfredo are planning to remodel her mother’s home in Pearl City so they came to the Blaisdell Center for tips and advice.
Waimea Firefighters Extinguish Accidental Shed Fire, No Injuries Reported
Waimea firefighters quickly extinguished a storage shed fire on Sunday afternoon, ensuring no injuries occurred. According to a report from Kaua‘i County, the incident unfolded at a residence on Nima Place in Waimea with the call coming in just after 2 p.m. Bystanders had initially attempted to douse the...
August “Coffee With a Cop” Dates Announced
Big Island residents are invited to attend Coffee With a Cop events this August. These monthly meet ups are designed to give the public an opportunity to get to know their law enforcement officers in a casual environment while enjoying refreshments. Conversation topics can range from community issues to personal anecdotes.
‘Alarming’: Kapilina Beach Homes residents raise concern over days-long watermain leak
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Residents who live in Kapilina Beach Homes in Ewa Beach said a water leak has been running for days — and a timeline for when it will be fixed is still up in the air. It started on Erne Avenue on Friday. The Navy called it...
Maui IED suspect left fingerprint on explosive
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The man who was arrested on suspicion of an IED incident on Maui was identified using a fingerprint that the FBI found on tape used to build the explosive. Forty-seven-year-old Robert Francis Dumaran, of Kahului, made his initial appearance in court on Tuesday after he was arrested on Saturday. According to MPD, […]
Petland closing its last remaining Oahu store
HONOLULU (Island News) -- It's a sad day for pet lover's across Oahu, the owner's of Petland are closing their last remaining store after serving the community for more than eight decades. The Matsui family tell Island News that it will be closing its Kahala store in East Oahu next...
HPD open attempted murder investigation in Ewa Beach
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) -- A woman was arrested as part of an attempted murder investigation in Ewa Beach, Monday night. The incident that involved Sunny Joy Mariano and another woman happened just after 8:30 p.m. According to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), a 56-year-old woman (Mariano) was arrested...
Lucky woman wins big with $1.75 spin playing Wheel of Fortune slot
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - Luck was on the side of a Hawaii resident on a recent trip to Las Vegas. The anonymous winner received an $891,000 jackpot at the California Hotel and Casino. The hotel said the woman was playing the Wheel of Fortune slots on Aug. 6 just after...
Hawaii woman celebrates a milestone: Her 100th birthday
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii has another centenarian: Betty Mitsuko Tokunaga!. She turned 100 on Sunday and celebrated with a party at the 100th Infantry Battalion Memorial Building in Mo’ili’ili. She was born on Aug. 11, 1924 in Paia, Maui. She eventually moved to O’ahu and built a life...
Whatʻs happening with Honoluluʻs ban on plastic bags, disposable food ware
Henry Gabriel, Honolulu’s Recycling Program Branch Chief, joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss the evolution of and compliance with the City’s nearly decade old “plastic bag ban,” Disposable Food Ware Ordinance, and future regulations and initiatives planned to further reduce plastic waste. Q. Oahu’s plastic bag ban has been around for almost 10 years […]
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