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Three people taken in serious condition after collision on Kapolei Parkway
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision that resulted in three people being taken in serious condition. On Tuesday night, July 23, 2024, at approximately 7:10 p.m. on Kamokila Blvd and Kapolei Parkway, EMS responded to a reported two vehicle collision. EMS treated...
Police seek man who damaged Waipahu ATM with machete on July 1st
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) remains on the lookout for a man who damaged an ATM with a machete in Waipahu. On Monday, July 1, just before 6 a.m. it was reported that an unknown man had used a machete to damage the American Savings Bank ATM at the Waipahu Town Center.
Lockdown lifted at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after suspicious package investigation
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The lockdown at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) has been lifted, officials tell Island News. JBPHH was briefly placed on lockdown after a suspicious package was found at a building on base. “There was a possible security concern – so base went into lockdown per standard...
Family of hit-and-run victim Sara Yara wants stricter driving laws
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Sara Yara's mother Chevy Saniatan has been fighting for the past year to make sure her daughter's death is not in vain. But she's disappointed that a law she helped pass is not going far enough to keep people safe. "It still allows the driver to...
Man, 65, in serious condition for possible smoke inhalation after 2-alarm fire in Punaluu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 65-year-old man is in serious condition for possible smoke inhalation after a 2-alarm fire in Punaluu on Sunday morning, Honolulu Fire officials said. Honolulu Fire officials say the incident occurred just before 10 a.m. at a residence on Punaluu Valley Road. HFD, EMS, and HPD were...
Charges against UH wide out Steven McBride reclassified to petty misdemeanor
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Honolulu Police have reclassified the abuse case of University of Hawaii football wide receiver Steven McBride. He is now charged with two counts of petty misdemeanor abuse instead of felony abuse of family. Honolulu police arrested the 22-year-old Saturday morning. According to the police report, McBride...
Crews make significant progress, Koke‘e fire 85% contained
HONOLULU (KHON2) — After a dedicated effort spanning several days, multiple fire units began scaling back operations Saturday night following successful containment of approximately 85% of the wildfire near Koke‘e. The response, initiated on Thursday, involved a coordinated effort by ground and air crews amidst challenging conditions. Overnight, a vigilant fire watch was maintained, and […]
During busy fire season, Kauai first responders showcase new tools and protocols
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the last month, four wildfires have put Kauai County emergency responders to the test — and offered firefighters an opportunity to use new tools and procedures. Kauai Fire Department Chief Mike Gibson said there is a limit to what first responders can do. “We can...
Man in serious condition after being rescued off Makiki Trail in Makiki
MAKIKI, Oahu (Island News) – A 59-year-old man was taken in serious condition after being rescued from the Makiki Trail after falling from a 40-feet ledge on Sunday morning, July 21, 2024. On Sunday morning around 9:33 a.m. the Honolulu Fire Department responded to an injured hiker on the...
Investigation underway after pedestrian killed in early-morning crash in North Kona
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 38-year-old pedestrian has died following a crash in North Kona early Monday morning, police said. It happened just before 4 a.m. on Queen Kaahumanu Highway just south of the Kaloko/Honokahau intersection. Investigators said a green Subaru Forester traveling northbound crossed over the white fog line and...
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