Hawaii senior scammed out of $58k from ‘sweepstakes win’
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A local kupuna lost more than $58,000 after he fell for a sweepstakes scam. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) reported that the scam involving an 84-year-old man took place sometime in the first half of the year (between Jan. 13 and June 24, 2025). The man was contacted by individuals,...
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: June 27 – June 29
HONOLULU (Island News) – It’s the last weekend of June ALREADY?! Check out what’s happening on Oahu this weekend for some fun outings!. Free Parking Flea Market - June 27, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free Parking Studio is hosting yet another epic flea market for all...
Hawaii speed cameras a learning experience for drivers, state
The Department of Transportation said they will make some rule changes at Likelike and School Street.
Honolulu Police Dismantle Pearl City Gambling Den, Arrest Suspect on Gambling Charges
Cracking down on illegal betting dens, the Honolulu Police Department has reported a significant bust in Pearl City, where an operation featuring 16 gambling machines and over three thousand dollars in seized currency has been dismantled. According to the Honolulu Police Department's official social media post, the...
Ninth case of dengue fever confirmed in the state for 2025
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Hawaii's ninth travel-related dengue fever case this year. The infected person recently returned to Oahu after traveling to a country where dengue is common. DOH teams were tasked to inspect mosquito control in the affected area. The community...
Adoptive mother accused of murder is no-show in court, refuses transport for hearing over...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Another delay in the murder trial for Isaac and Lehua Kalua, who are accused of killing and dismembering the body of 6-year-old Isabella “Ariel” Kalua in 2021. Lehua Kalua refused to leave the Women’s Community Correctional Center Friday morning for a court proceeding over bail.,...
‘I feel ashamed’: Kalihi restaurant owner falls victim to swindlers
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - At Tia’s Taste of Samoa along North King Street in Kalihi, the Crawford ohana serves up some of their Samoan and island classics. “The lamb curry, the mamoe, the lamb luau, sausage bangers, the turkey tail,” said owner Siitia Crawford, listing some of her specialties.
Teen boy arrested in connection to gun at Waianae High School
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A gun was recovered from a teen at Waianae High School on Friday morning ending in his arrest. Police responded to reports of a student who may have brought a gun to school shortly after 9 a.m. on June 27. Officers located the 16-year-old boy at Waianae High School almost an hour...
Hawaii Island Police investigate a possible drowning of a 29 y.o. Kea’au woman
HAWAII ISLAND (Island News) - The Hawaii Island Police begin investigating a possible drowning of a 29-year-old woman from Kea'au early Sunday morning, February...
A man is arrested following an assault in Waikiki
HONOLULU (Island News) - The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) arrest and charge a man for assaulting an elderly man. Ronald Malmber, 44, was arrested...