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Motorcyclist, 19, killed in crash on Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) - A 19-year-old man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Honolulu, Friday night. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Kapiolani Boulevard and Paani Street around 6:15 p.m. According to crash investigators, the 19-year-old motorcyclist was heading west on Kapiolani Boulevard when he broadsided a car...
City renews controversial Waikiki beach concession permit
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A controversial key permit to manage beach activities including surfboard rentals and lessons at a prominent area of Waikiki Beach is staying with the current vendor -- at least for now. It's a story Island News first reported in May, where some raised concerns about how...
From Honolulu to Hollywood: Teen actor Reyn Doi juggles high school and 'That 90s Show' stardom
What were you doing when you were 15? Former Manoa resident Reyn Doi is going into his second year of high school and his third season of a Netflix show. Doi spke with Island News about his work "hanging out...down the street" on That 90s Show. A former student at...
Trash pickup delays across Oahu blamed on equipment issues
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Trash bins from Foster Village to Aina Haina were not picked up on time this week as widespread delays continue for Oahu. The city Department of Environmental Services said gray and blue carts were not picked up Thursday and Friday due to a shortage of available collection trucks.
Celebration of life to be held in honor of Janet Maduli, a fixture in Hawaii entertainment
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A celebration of life will be held for Janet Lee Maduli, a fixture in Hawaii entertainment, on Aug. 4. The Maduli family is inviting the public to “Sunset at the Shell.”. Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell and will feature the best of...
Honolulu ENV alerts residents to missed trash pickups
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services (ENV) announced that gray and blue carts in the area between Foster Village and ʻĀina Haina were not collected due to a shortage of collection trucks. ENV attributes the issue to delays in...
Victim in deadly Kaneohe hit-and-run crash identified, suspect still at large
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu Medical Examiner has identified the woman killed in a pedestrian crash in Kaneohe as 32-year-old Tasha Nicole Madela. The ME says she died of blunt force injuries after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver. A vehicle hit Madela while she was walking in...
Hawaiian Electric to give courtesy payments to those impacted by June outages
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hundreds of Downtown and Chinatown businesses are waiting to hear back on claims following two major power outages in June. Hawaiian Electric (HECO) announced it will be giving courtesy payments to provide some financial relief before claims are determined. Frustrated business owners that have filed claims with HECO say its been over […]
Amazon delivery station on Oʻahu set to open in August
There is a new business opening on Oʻahu that is getting a lot of attention. It's taking up more than half a million square feet— and providing hundreds of jobs. The packages are set to roll on Aug. 6, when the Sand Island Amazon delivery station has its soft launch.
Tua Tagovailoa to sign historic contract extension with Miami Dolphins
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s Tua Tagovailoa reached an agreement for a new contract with the Miami Dolphins on Friday. The former Saint Louis and Alabama standout is set to sign a four-year deal worth $212.4 million with $167.1 guaranteed. With the new contract, Tagovailoa becomes the third-highest paid quarterback...
Events happening on Oahu this weekend: July 26 - July 28
HONOLULU (Island News) – It’s finally the weekend! Don’t miss out on all of the fun events planned for this weekend on Oahu. Take a look at what’s going on near you!. Oahu Foodies Feastival - July 26, 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a wide...
‘How Sweet It Is’ brings life to history of sugar industry this month at Makawao Cemetery
History buffs will have an opportunity to see portrayals of sugar barons from the 19th- and early 20th-century Hawai‘i in performances of “How Sweet It Is” at the July 27-28 debut of “Makawao Cemetery Theatre.”. The performances are sponsored by the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site...
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