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Three Injured in Suspected Arson Fire at Hawaiian Paradise Park Home as Authorities Investigate
Authorities are currently investigating a fire that erupted in a Hawaiian Paradise Park home, leaving three individuals with injuries, as an act of arson. The fire, which was reported to have been deliberately started, occurred in a bedroom on the corner of 29th Avenue and Kaloli Drive around 4 p.m. on Friday, according to Hawaii News Now. The three victims suffered burns that officials indicated were due to gasoline used in the fire's ignition.
Keepers at Pana‘ewa Zoo looking to public to help name its latest arrival
Zoo keepers at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Garden are looking to the public to help them name their latest arrival, a binturong, that traveled nearly 12,000 miles to take up residency in Hilo. The 11-month-old male binturong came from the Belgrade Zoo in Serbia. Mindy Runnells, Pana’ewa Recreational Complex...
Big Island police seek endangered missing 28-year-old man
Big Island police are asking the public if anyone has seen a missing man who is considered endangered. Anthony Moniz III was last contacted at 2:30 p.m. today. The 28-year-old is 5-foot-11, 160 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone who has any information about Moniz’s whereabouts should call...
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Kona for areas along Ali‘i Drive between Palani and Wālua Roads and along Hualālai Road between Ali‘i Drive and Kuakini Highway. The flow test will take place from midnight to 1 a.m. on July 23. The affected area...
Hawaii voters react to Biden’s withdrawal from presidential race
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Some say it was only a matter of time, others were shocked, and many were disheartened following Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday. “Biden caved into a lot of pressure. When I think people voting in November, they would have really thought about, ‘Do I really want to live through […]
Carrie Underwood Soaks Up the Sun in Hawaii [Photos]
Over the weekend, Carrie Underwood played her first-ever shows in Hawaii -- and she made sure to have some fun in the sun while she was in town. The singer shared several social media snaps featuring herself and her band frolicking by the water during their downtime. The crew rocked matching Hawaiian shirts and posed for beachside photos: They even made a human pyramid in one shot.
Vendor disqualification delays Hawaii emergency management report of deadly wildfire
HONOLULU — The lone vendor selected to perform an after-action report of the Maui Emergency Management Agency’s response to the fatal Aug. 8 fires that killed 102 people and destroyed the heart of historic Lahaina town is non-compliant with state policies and unable to perform the work. “All...
New movie 'At Her Feet,' shining spotlight on Hawaii set for release
'At Her Feet' will premiere theatrically on August 2 at the Hilo Palace Theater in Hilo, and head to many other locations throughout Hawaii including a Maui Premiere on Sunday, August 11. New movie 'At Her Feet', shining spotlight on Hawaii set for release. 'At Her Feet' will premiere theatrically...
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