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Hawaii Island police seek public’s help in locating missing, endangered Volcano man
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s help in finding a Volcano man who has been missing since May. Officials say 74-year-old William Hammett was only reported missing recently, but it’s unclear why. Police say Hammett is considered an endangered missing person due to his...
UH to study Lahaina wildfire response and impact on residents
The government’s response to the 2023 Lahaina, Maui wildfire and its impact on Lahaina residents is the focus of a $3.8 million study by a team of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers. The August 2023 wildfire, the deadliest in U.S. history, killed 102 people and displaced an estimated 14,000 residents in a community already struggling with healthcare provider shortages, with many residents on Medicaid and reliant on other social services.
Monday Morning Weather - Breezy winds will start to ease, light trade showers, sunshine
HONOLULU (Island News) -- High pressure north of the Hawaiian Islands will continue, maintaining a dry trade wind pattern through much of the week. Light windward and mauka showers will primarily occur during overnight through early morning hours each day. A mid to upper level disturbance developing northeast of the state this week will weaken trades from Tuesday onward.
One dead, two injured in car crash on Kaukonohua Road
WAIALUA, Hawaii (Island News) - Kaukonohua Road is closed from Kaamooloa Road to Kiekonea Way due to a two-car crash that has left one person dead. Honolulu Fire Department was called to the scene shortly before five Sunday afternoon. They found two people trapped in their cars and one person was dead on arrival.
71-year-old woman dead following vehicle collision in Kahului
KAHULUI, Maui (Island News) – A motor vehicle collision that occurred on West Wakea Ave at the intersection with Onehee Ave, resulted in 71-year-old woman dead on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The victim is identified as Mary Kanohokula of Kahului. Preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2024 Lexus SUV...
BLNR takes urgent measures to protect endangered species following monk seal birth on Mokulua
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Board of Land and Natural Resources has taken urgent action to protect threatened and endangered species by implementing temporary closures, approved on Friday. The board approved the temporary closure of the Mokulua Islets, a popular destination for kayaking and paddleboarding, off O‘ahu’s windward coast and authorized the chair to temporarily shut […]
Lions and Rotarians double day of service at Momilani Community Center and Pearl City High School Community Garden
Volunteers representing the Mana Loa Nimitz Lions Club and Rotary Club of Pearlridge partnered once again in the Pearl City community on Saturday, July 13 helping with two service projects that benefitted both the Momilani Community Center and Pearl City High School Community Garden. The Saturday community service workday for...
Hawaii governor defends Biden amid scrutiny: He still understands ‘complex policies’
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) defended Biden Friday amid scrutiny over the president’s age and mental fitness, arguing Biden was “quite sharp” during his press conference at NATO’s Washington summit Thursday. “He’s quite sharp,” Green said, reacting to a clip of Biden speaking from the press conference. “Look, an 81-year-old gentleman is going to…
Man arrested for attempted murder in Nanakuli
NANAKULI, Hawaii (Island News) -- On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at approximately 1:22 p.m. HPD located and arrested Antone Kapahua, 50, for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree. Charges are being sought with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Kapahua remains in custody, investigation pending. ORIGINAL:. The Honolulu Police Department...
Man dead following stabbing incident at Honolulu Airport
HONOLULU (Island News) – A man is dead after an apparent stabbing incident that occurred in Honolulu. On Sunday morning, July 14, around 6:47 a.m. a sheriff deputy found a man with multiple stab wounds under the overpass near Rogers Blvd. At 7:16 a.m. the man was pronounced dead...
Newsies Musical coming soon to Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College
The musical "Newsies" is coming soon to the Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College in Kaneohe. Play director Mary Hicks and actor Genesis Kaeo joined Good Morning Hawaii Sunday to give us a sneak peek at what audience can expect.
West side crime surges, how Kapolei residents prepped to defend themselves
"Our residents are fed up with the continuous cycle of crime and the lack of effective measures to keep criminals off the streets. We are taking proactive steps to ensure our community feels safe and empowered to defend themselves."
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