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Military Forces Practice Coastal Combat at Bellows During RIMPAC
At this year's iteration of the exercise Rim of the Pacific, service members from countries in Asia, the Pacific islands and Latin America have joined American Marines in training around Bellows Beach, practicing amphibious fighting tactics. On Saturday, a combined force of U.S. Marines and troops from Peru, Tonga, Sri...
First Alert Forecast: Trades gradually declining this week
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - High pressure to the north of the island chain continues to drive the weather pattern, however, it will continue to weaken throughout the next several days. The trade winds will slow as the high pressure weakens and moves further away from the state. Trades could still be breezy at times, but will be weaker than what we’ve experienced throughout most of July. Sustained winds will settle around 10-15 miles per hour out of the east-northeast. Some wind gusts could climb to 20 miles per hour.
“Lahaina Ondo” bon dance song honoring Lahaina community to be released
“Lahaina Ondo” is a new bon dance song that honors the Lahaina community by recalling fond summertime memories of everyday life in Lahaina. It is set to be released on all digital platforms Aug. 8 together with a music video. The song and dance will be presented to the Lahaina community and performed publicly for the first time at the special Aug. 10 Lahaina Bon Dance at the Lahaina Cannery Mall.
‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted on Hawaii Island
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police need your help finding a man considered to be armed and dangerous. Keanu Olival, 32, is wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants. He’s also the suspect in two other cases involving a stolen firearm and a stolen vehicle. Police described him as 5...
Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman’s 1991 killing
The DNA work represented a major development in a case that made headlines last year when Albert “Ian” Schweitzer, who had been incarcerated for more than 20 years for the killing, was released based on new evidence.
Man charged for Attempted Murder that left 16 y.o. with multiple stab wounds in Mililani
MILILANI, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged a man connected to an attempted murder incident that occurred on Saturday, July 27, 2024. On Saturday at 3:20 p.m. HPD arrested and charged a Laksh Maker, 19, for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree. His...
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines extend review period of deal amid antitrust scrutiny
(Reuters) - Alaska Air Group has agreed to extend the review period for the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of rival Hawaiian Airlines amid antitrust scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice, the carrier said in a filing on Tuesday.
MPD: Missing 72-year-old Kahului woman found safe
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 72-year-old Kahului woman reported missing on Monday has been found safe, Maui police said in an update on Tuesday. Barbara Cooke was found safe and in good health. Copyright 2024 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.
Group of women pilots to host first-ever Hawaii Aviation Expo
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Excitement is building for the first-ever Hawaii Aviation Expo!. An international group of women pilots called The Aloha Chapter of 99s is hosting the event for aspiring pilots. Attendees will learn and network with trained professionals, including air traffic control, NOAA, and the Coast Guard. $40 at...
To improve wildfire response, Oahu first responders are now focused on the ‘worst-case scenario’
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the year since the Lahaina wildfire, a significant amount of attention has been placed on training staff within Honolulu’s emergency management agency so that no matter who’s in charge when disaster strikes, they’ll have the know-how to do the job. Honolulu Fire Chief...
Man, 39, in serious condition after stabbing in Makiki
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police are searching for a suspect involved in a stabbing in Makiki, late Monday night. Honolulu Police (HPD) officers and Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called out to the scene near Maikiki Street and Kinau Street around 10:15 p.m. At the scene EMS treated a...
Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman’s 1991 killing
The DNA work represented a major development in a case that made headlines last year when Albert “Ian” Schweitzer, who had been incarcerated for more than 20 years for the killing, was released based on new evidence.
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