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Suspect shot and killed by HPD officers in Waikiki was wanted for 3 bank robberies
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police officials say the suspect shot and killed by officers after an hours-long standoff in Waikiki was wanted in connection with three bank robberies on Oahu from early July. The suspect, who has not yet been identified, was identified by officers going into a condo in...
High Bacteria Advisory Posted For Richardson Ocean Center In Keaukaha
HILO, Hawaiʻi - Health officials say enterococci levels of 364 per 100 mL have been detected at Richardson Ocean Center during routine beach monitoring. (BIVN) – Health officials have issued a High Bacteria Count Advisory for the waters off the Richardson Ocean Center in Keaukaha. The Hawaiʻi Department...
Pauahi Street Closure Set For Next Week
HILO, Hawaiʻi - The temporary closure of Pauahi Street, from Aupuni Street to Kamehameha Avenue, will occur from July 22 to July 26, 2024. (BIVN) – Ongoing road work will require the temporary closure of Pauahi Street in Downtown Hilo next week. The Hawaiʻi County Department of Public...
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murder, arson in Pearl City
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A man found guilty of stabbing a man to death and setting his Pearl City apartment on fire has been sentenced to life in prison. Scott DeAngelo was convicted for the murder of Demond Cox back in February 2022. DeAngelo was also convicted of arson. DeAngelo...
Alliant opens Honolulu office, names executives
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Thursday said it has opened a Honolulu office and named former Aon PLC executives Chad Karasaki as managing director and Michael Grossi as executive vice president. This is the firm’s second office location in Hawaii, alongside Hilo, Alliant said in a statement. Mr. Karasaki will...
Fill Your Cup: Living808 Hosts Share How They ‘Fill Their Cups’
Honolulu (KHON2) – For the past couple of weeks, Living808 has been sharing stories of members in Hawaii communities, now the Living808 hosts share how they are filling their cups. FillYourCup” is sponsored by Drincup Café, home to this week’s feature drink. Today’s item is crafted specially for Living808,...
On the Road with Tony Group: Featuring Ms. PraiseJesus Artis and the Nissan Frontier
Honolulu (KHON2) – Mikey Monis goes “On the Road with Tony Group” to discover the cutting-edge features of the new 2024 Nissan Frontier, accompanied by local musician, Ms.PraiseJesus Artis. A Special Shoutout and a Musical Journey. According to Tony Nissan Sales Associate, Francis Hoang, the Nissan Frontier...
Former PGA Tour winner Dean Wilson hosts Junior Golf event in Kaneohe
One of Hawaii’s all-time golfing greats, former PGA Tour member Dean Wilson, returned to his old stomping grounds at the Pali Golf Course for the Hawaii Junior Golf Association’s Dean Wilson Junior Golf Classic. “It’s a pleasure for me to be a part of this and be a part of the junior golf community and […]
3 UH alumni earn appointments to 1st Circuit Court
Three alumni from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s William S. Richardson School of Law were appointed as judges in the state’s Circuit Court of the First Circuit. Judge Brian Costa, Judge Dyan Medeiros and Judge Steven Nichols, once sworn in, will each serve a term of 10 years.
Nearly one year since Lahaina fire, some are wondering when the town's harbor will be rebuilt
The one-year anniversary since the Lahaina fire is just three weeks away and many are wondering why the town has not been rebuilt yet. Others are questioning when the town's harbor will reopen because their businesses need it. Tags. Localnow. Nearly one year since Lahaina fire, some are wondering when...
‘Get Out the Vote’ event set for July 20
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is sponsoring an inaugural “Get Out the Vote” community event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. The event will include voter registration, information on the election process and an opportunity to meet candidates....
EPA completes drinking water and wastewater mission in Lahaina
The US Environmental Protection Agency recently completed its Drinking Water and Wastewater mission in Lahaina as part of a multi-agency emergency response to the 2023 Maui wildfires. This mission is helping the County of Maui restore drinking water and wastewater services to the community in the wildfire-impacted areas of Lahaina.
Global tech meltdown delays Hawaii flights, impacts hospitals and banks
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Airline communications systems are back online and flights were departing from Hawaii airports, but the impacts of a global tech meltdown could ripple throughout the day as canceled and delayed flights get back on track. Travelers are urged to check with their airline prior to going to...
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