TheBus Union, Oʻahu Transit Services reach new four-year contract
TheBus union leaders are calling a new agreement with Oʻahu Transit Services a “major milestone.” Hawaiʻi Teamsters Local 996 reached a four-year contract covering about 1,400 workers, including drivers, mechanics, and office staff.
Windward Oahu Plunged Into Gridlock As Blackout Hits From Kaneohe To Kahuku
A widespread power outage cut electricity across Windward Oahu on Friday afternoon, plunging large stretches from Kaneohe through Kahuku into darkness and turning rush-hour traffic into a crawl. Intersections went quiet as traffic signals shut down, and shoppers at Windward Mall reported stores and common areas...
‘Blood everywhere’: Man rushes to aid of Wahiawa murder victim
WAHIAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are searching for an alleged killer after a crash overnight in Wahiawa led to a gory scene in a convenience store parking lot. Exactly what happened is unclear as it remains under investigation. However, police confirmed a man crashed his vehicle in a Walgreens parking lot...
Brug Bakery opens new location at Kapolei Commons
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Brug Bakery has made its way to West Oahu, at its newest bakery that’s now open at Kapolei Commons. If you’re driving off the freeway onto Kalaeloa Boulevard, you'll be greeted by the shopping center’s newest sign for Brug Bakery before turning right to stop by the bakery. The...
Power restored to thousands on Oahu after outage
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaiian Electric customers in several parts of Oahu have their power back after an outage that lasted a few hours on Friday. Hawaiian Electric reported that power outages began around 1:30 p.m. The affected areas include Aiea Heights, Halawa, Hauula, Kaaawa, Kahaluu, Kaneohe, Laie, Pearl...
City officials warn of scam targeting Oahu residents
Oahu residents are reportedly receiving texts that start with the misleading words, “Important Notice from Hawaii MVD.”
Black History Month Celebrated At UH Hilo
HILO, Hawaiʻi - A series of free community events will be held throughout February at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. (BIVN) – The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo will be celebrating Black History Month with a series of free community events throughout February. This year’s...
Man badly injured after getting dragged from car in Kalihi
KALIHI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A man was hospitalized after he got dragged from the side of a car in the Kalihi area on Thursday night. The vehicle accident occurred in Kalihi at about 9:16 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, according to police. As a driver was heading west on Kanoa Street near Banyan Street, a male...
Hundreds of Makiki rehabilitation health care workers announce plans to strike
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - More than 200 health care workers at the Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center plan to walk off the job in about 10 days. Health care union UNITE HERE Local 5 delivered an open-ended strike notice Thursday, set to begin on Feb. 23 at 8 a.m. The...
“All-4-One” brings ’90s love hits to Hawaii for Valentine’s shows
HONOLULU (Island News) -- ’90s R&B group All-4-One is in Hawaii for four special shows just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Grammy-winning group is best known for their romantic hits including “I Swear,” “So Much in Love,” and “I Can Love You Like That.”
