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Boy, 9, riding e-bike seriously injured after being struck by car in Wahiawa
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 9-year-old boy was seriously injured Wednesday after being struck by a car in Wahiawa, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said. It happened around 1:15 p.m. near Makaweo Avenue and Manua Street. EMS said the boy was riding an e-bike when the car hit him. They added that...
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,...
Thousands of Oahu hotel workers could walk off the job as strike vote looms
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hotel workers on Oahu are moving closer to a possible strike while the hotel industry continues to adjust to post-pandemic market forces and impacts of the Maui wildfires. Nearly 5,000 hotel workers at some of Waikiki’s biggest hotels, such as Hilton Hawaiian Village and Sheraton Waikiki, could...
HPD searching for driver in hit-and-run crash that left pedestrian seriously injured
HALEIWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - HPD is searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 27-year-old female pedestrian in serious condition Wednesday night. The crash happened just before 7:40 p.m. on Kamehameha Highway in the Haleiwa area. HPD said the driver was traveling northbound on the highway when...
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...
Shark warning signs posted at Makaha Beach after shark sighting
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Shark warning signs have been posted at Makaha Beach on Tuesday after reports of a shark sighting, according to Honolulu Ocean Saftey. Ocean safety officials say a nonaggressive eight to 10-foot shark was observed swimming in the area. Beachgoers are advised to remain vigilant and check in...
School supply costs hitting families hard
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Parents and teachers are once again checking off items on those school supply lists, and the costs are hitting hard for some families. Parents say its normal to spend a couple hundred dollars, especially if you shop for multiple kids. “I got everything for 50 bucks for our kids and now it’s […]
UH medical school hopes recognition, attracts more local students
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii is short on about 700 doctors. Healthcare officials realize closing that gap is a long-term project. They say it will take a team effort among the UH medical school, lawmakers and future healthcare workers. They got a little boost Tuesday. These 77 young adults could be Hawaii’s future doctors. They are […]
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