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HPD investigating after food delivery driver was hospitalized following violent robbery
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A food delivery driver is in serious condition after being viciously attacked by a group of men during a robbery early Sunday morning, according to Honolulu police officials. Police say the incident happened just before 1 a.m. According to police records, the 39-year-old victim was at Kalihi...
Man convicted in fatal game room shooting, now faces trial for inmate beating death
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Oahu jury found a 29-year-old man guilty Friday of second-degree murder, robbery and firearms offenses in a 2020 game room shooting. Aaron Tuitelapaga will be sentenced Oct. 16. The 2020 shooting in the Ala Moana area left Sausau Togiai III dead. “Togiai was working as security...
One person found dead in Aiea vehicle fire
AIEA (Island News) -- Firefighters responded to a fatal car fire in Aiea early Saturday morning. Officials said the incident happened around 3:30 a.m. near the corner of Malaai and Lawehana Street by a Target store. An investigation is underway after the Honolulu Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire...
Officials investigating after body found in burned-out food truck
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - Police in Hawaii and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are investigating after a body was discovered in a burned-out vehicle in Salt Lake. Authorities have not ruled out arson and are seeking witnesses. The vehicle, identified as an old food truck, went up in...
Man arrested after allegedly threatening acquaintance with handgun
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man was arrested for terroristic threatening early Sunday morning in Palolo, according to Honolulu police records. Officials say the incident occurred just before 1 a.m. when a man pointed a gun at another man after a verbal argument. Police say the victim, 30, and suspect, 26,...
HPD: Body found after car fire extinguished
HONOLULU (KHON2) — According to the Honolulu Police Department, around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, officers discovered a body in a vehicle set ablaze. They were responding to a vehicle fire call when they found the body after extinguishing the flames. The incident is being investigated and no further details are available at this time. This post […]
Lost hikers rescued from the Manana Trail in Pearl City
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department responded to two male hikers in distress near the Manana Trail in Pearl City on Sunday. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news. HFD responded to find the two hikers lost but unharmed.
Investigation underway after vehicle crash occurs in Nanakuli
Honolulu Police closed Farrington Highway in both directions due to a vehicle crash investigation that occurred in Nanakuli on Saturday night, July 6, 2024. Investigation underway after vehicle crash occurs in Nanakuli. Honolulu Police closed Farrington Highway in both directions due to a vehicle crash investigation that occurred in Nanakuli...
Beachgoer records wild July 4 arrest at Magic Island in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- New details have been revealed about a police chase that broke out at a Fourth of July celebration at Magic Island in Ala Moana Beach Park. Island News first brought you this story Thursday night. An Oahu beachgoer was in the right place at the right...
Honolulu CrimeStoppers seeks public’s help to catch assault and burglary suspects
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - HPD Sgt. Chris Kim of CrimeStoppers Honolulu, along with the Honolulu Police Department, is asking for the public’s help in finding suspects in four separate incidents that have occurred recently on Oahu. The first case occurred on Saturday, June 29, at approximately 10 p.m., when an...
Know before you go: Uptick in hiker rescues prompts safety message
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department is urging vigilance and reminding hikers about safety protocols amid an increase in rescues on Oahu’s trails. Nuuanu Trail, Koko Head and Diamond Head are among the busiest trails for rescues. On Thursday, HFD Air One rescued a 13-year-old boy who fell...
Fatal crash in Kaimuki reclassified by HPD
KAIMUKI, Oahu (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) reclassified a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Sierra Drive near Wilhelmina Rise in the Kaimuki area on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. On Saturday, July 6, HPD Traffic announced that the incident was no longer considered a Traffic...
Father, 11-year-old daughters, rescued after flipping kayak off Kahana Bay
WAIKANE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A man and his two 11-year-old daughters were rescued after flipping their kayak in waters just outside of Kahana Bay, Friday morning. Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguards and crews with the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded after receiving a 911 call around 8:45 a.m.
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