Texas IT Boss Busted In Alleged Honolulu Military Bid-Rigging Ring
A Texas IT contractor is at the center of a long-running military procurement scandal after federal prosecutors in Honolulu charged him with helping steer lucrative technology work to favored vendors for nearly a decade. Court filings name Alan Hayward James, 51, and allege that from April 2016 through April 2025 he...
Approaching deadline for SNAP recipients to get reimbursed for food lost during severe storm
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The deadline is approaching for residents who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to get reimbursed for food purchased with SNAP that was lost during the second Kona low storm. The Hawaii Department of Human Services reminds SNAP recipients who experienced food loss during...
FDNY Incident Management Team deploys to Oahu for Kona low recovery
The FDNY Specialized Incident Management Team has deployed a 14-member crew to Oahu to assist with logistics and debris removal following the recent Kona low storms.
Amentum Relocates Hawaii Office to Boost USINDOPACOM Mission Support
Amentum has relocated its Hawaii office to a larger facility in Honolulu, expanding its regional footprint to support U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, or USINDOPACOM, operations. The company said Monday the new site at 3375 Koapaka Street replaces its previous Aiea location, opened in July 2023, and expands its local...
Mixed messages about the North Shore affecting businesses
Following the storm, the North Shore saw a flurry of post-disaster activity, replacing the usual crowds of surfers and tourists. Though cleanup efforts have allowed many businesses to reopen, foot traffic in the area remains low.
Cleanup continues on Oahu’s North Shore, 23 homes ‘lost entirely’
"We now know we lost 23 homes entirely. More than 1400 homes though, were impacted," Mayor Blangiardi said.
Kunia brush fire contained; no injuries reported
KUNIA, Hawaii (Island News) – Firefighters contained a brush fire that was reported in the Kunia area on Tuesday morning. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to Kunia Road at approximately 12:02 p.m. where they reported an active brush fire near a ravine. Crews requested additional resources and started an...
Red Hill drinking water not contaminated with fuel: EPA
Water systems contaminated from the Red Hill fuel spill in 2021 have been cleared by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Family suing Kamehameha Schools requests anonymity in court
A family suing Kamehameha Schools over its admissions policy is asking the federal court to keep their identities hidden amid death threats. The private school is challenging the request. KS attorneys pleaded their case during a Monday federal court hearing in Honolulu, wanting the identities of the mother and...
Police ask for help identifying suspect in Kalihi attempted robbery
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - CrimeStoppers Honolulu is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an attempted robbery in Kalihi. On March 19, at approximately 6:55 a.m., an unknown man entered a Kalihi gas station brandishing a butcher knife and demanding money from the cashier. The suspect fled...
