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Kauai Wildfire Shows How Other Hawaii Power Safety Shutoffs Might Work
JPʻs Pizza on Kaumualii Highway had just received its latest, weekly inventory of cheeses, specialty pepperoni and other ingredients from Honolulu last week when a brush fire broke out on Kauai, threatening to engulf Kaumakani, where the restaurant sits, and nearby Hanapepe. The July 15 blaze eventually prompted Kauai...
Unattended death investigation launched after body found in Waipahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police confirmed an unattended death investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in Waipahu. Thursday afternoon, emergency crews were called to an area near 94-000 Farrington Highway. Exact details surrounding the discovery are under investigation, however HNN crews at the scene saw first responders...
2026 DL Ejay Tapeni has half-dozen offers already in
Mililani (Hawaii) 2026 defensive lineman Ejay Tapeni was one of our favorite players at both the Under Armour Next Maui Camp and the Warriors 4 Youth Summer Showcase. And he's got a half-dozen offers under his belt already. Tapeni holds offers from hometown Hawaii, Oregon State, San Diego State, UNLV...
‘I believed it before I could see it’: UH’s Taylor leaned on faith to return to the field
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii football team brings back a handful of production on both sides of the ball. However, the return of linebacker Logan Taylor from injury is the most impactful on and off the field. “I believed it before I could see it and now I’m...
Carrie Underwood Honored With Her Own Dedicated Day In Hawaii
Ahead of Carrie Underwood’s recent sold-out, two-night stand at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena on July 19 and 20, the country superstar was presented with an honor by the city’s mayor and the state’s governor. The Honorable Rick Blangiardi and Governor Josh Green both officially proclaimed July 18 as “Carrie Underwood Day” throughout the city and the entire state. A special ceremony was held, and Underwood was presented with proclamations recognizing the country singer for her “incredible career achievements, significant cultural and societal contributions, and her first-ever performances in Hawaii.” She is the first country star to receive such an honor from the state of Hawaii. In an Instagram reel capturing the special moments from throughout the ceremony, Underwood captioned her post, “Thank you so much Hawaii! Yesterday was truly special and a day I’ll never forget!” (Holler)
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...
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