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Driver sought after hit-and-run on Kamehameha Highway in Haleiwa
HALEIWA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Honolulu police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck a woman on Kamehameha Highway on Oahu’s North Shore, Wednesday night. Emergency crews were called out to the scene on Kamehameha Highway, in the Haleiwa area, around 7:30 p.m. Investigators say a dark colored...
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 5 — Brendan Schultz
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Brendan Schultz, candidate for Honolulu City Council District 5, which includes Palolo Valley,...
Prominent Hawaii economist apologizes for obscene gesture during short-term rentals hearing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An influential Hawaii economist is apologizing for an obscene gesture he made during an emotional hearing about vacation rentals. Paul Brewbaker says he sorry he made the gesture and the man he aimed the gesture toward says he was not offended. Brewbaker was a longtime Bank of...
2026 DL Ejay Tapeni has half-dozen offers already in
Mililani (Hawaii) 2026 defensive lineman Ejay Tapeni was one of our favorite players at both the Under Armour Next Maui Camp and the Warriors 4 Youth Summer Showcase. And he's got a half-dozen offers under his belt already. Tapeni holds offers from hometown Hawaii, Oregon State, San Diego State, UNLV...
On Hawaii Island, government and citizens are joining forces to better prepare for wildfires
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the year since the Lahaina wildfire disaster, the head of Hawaii County’s Civil Defense Agency says he’s implemented additional training for emergency management staff with a focus on messaging and the use of the public alert warning system. Additionally, the Hawaii County Fire Department...
Strong trades and cloudy skies into this weekend
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Tonight through early Friday, gusty trade winds as dry and stable air settles over the islands. These trade winds will gradually diminish over the weekend and into next week as dry conditions persist. The air mass is becoming drier and more stable. Shower activity has decreased since this afternoon, with minimal rainfall […]
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