First Alert Forecast: Heavy rain, possible flooding starting Monday afternoon
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Sunshine with light trades is the forecast for today with some mauka clouds. Tomorrow is a transition weather day with a series of low pressure systems moving toward Hawaii that will bring heavy rain and thunderstorms across the islands from tomorrow afternoon through Thursday, creating conditions favorable for flooding.
3 treated after multi-vehicle crash on H-1 East involving school bus
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Three people were taken to the hospital after an eastbound multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus on the H-1 Freeway Saturday. At around 11:40 a.m., Honolulu police responded to the collision involving a school bus and another vehicle. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said paramedics, along with the...
First Alert Forecast: Tuesday & Wednesday to be First Alert Weather days
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This coming Tuesday and Wednesday have been designated as First Alert Weather days. An area of low pressure developing southwest of the islands will move closer to Hawaii over the next couple of days – bringing instability, deep tropical moisture and potentially thunderstorms. Showers could start...
Hydrologic outlook issued as ‘unusual’ weather pattern approaches state
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a hydrologic outlook warning that a rare monsoon trough will bring heavy rain and potential thunderstorms to Hawaii starting early next week.
Rainbow Wahine sweep UNLV Rebels after hard-fought rallies
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii at Manoa Rainbow Wahine volleyball team swept the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels after a close, hard-fought match Friday night. It’s the first of two matches this weekend at Bankoh Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center. The Rainbow Wahine rallied from...
Hawaiian homes planned in urban core in Kakaʻako
KAKAʻAKO, Hawaiʻi (Island News) -- "For our lahui, this is more than a housing crisis; it is an existential threat," said Kaialiʻi Kahele, chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). The opportunity for Native Hawaiians to live in Hawaiian homestead in Kakaako has long been the...
Wahiawā Raid Nets 36 Gambling Machines, Loaded Gun, $21,639 in Cash
Honolulu police tore through an illegal gambling operation on Lehua Street in Wahiawā, walking away with 36 gambling machines, more than $21,000 in cash, drugs and a loaded firearm. Officers arrived at the alleged game room around 9 p.m. on Wednesday to execute a search warrant, capping what has become a steady drumbeat of similar raids across Oahu this year.
Honolulu bill could penalize residents who abandon shopping carts
A bill introduced in the Honolulu City Council that would fine those who possess and abandon shopping carts was met with mixed feelings from community members. Bill 53 would make the possession or abandonment of carts a petty misdemeanor, and could fine offenders up to $2,000 or jail them up to 30 days.
Friday Weather | Light Trade Winds and Passing Showers Today, Heavy Rain Possible Next...
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaiʻi will see light to moderate trade winds and brief passing showers today, mainly over windward and mountain areas during the overnight and early morning hours. Trade winds are expected to gradually strengthen over the next few days, with moderate winds and more showers possible...
Kakaako residents, businesses brace for next phase of rail construction
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The next stop for rail construction is a community of high-rises and small businesses that is about to get a lengthy dose of noise and road closures over the next several years. A less than three-quarter mile stretch of Halekauwila Street from Richards Street to Cooke Street...
