Elderly Man Assaulted During Bag Snatching in Waipahu
Honolulu Police Sergeant Ed Ho of Crime Stoppers Honolulu joins Island Life Live to discuss a sexual assault suspect in Kapahulu, robbery in Waipahu, and forgery suspect in Kapolei. Your tips leading to arrest or conviction can get you up to $1,000. Use the P3Tips app or call 955-8300.
‘It starts at 1 a.m.’: Feral chickens spark push for legislative fix
State lawmakers are trying to rein in one of the most annoying public nuisances - feral chickens.
FBI, NCMEC seeks help identifying boy whose remains were found in Waianae in 2000
HONOLULU (Island News) -- FBI Honolulu is asking the public’s help in identifying a boy whose remains were found in Waianae nearly 26 years ago. FBI Honolulu shared information and an image representation of a 7 to 10 year-old boy provided by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). His remains...
Environmentalists say Hawaii Ritz-Carlton development threatens endangered species
HONOLULU (CN) — The endangered Hawaiian yellow-faced bees documented at Kuilima on Oahu’s North Shore weren’t there when Honolulu approved an environmental review for a new Ritz-Carlton resort in 2013. Neither was the breeding colony of Laysan albatross at nearby Kahuku Point, or the increasing numbers of...
Punahou Carnival adds local art gallery to its festive lineup
Discover over 200 local artists showcasing their masterpieces at the Punahou Carnival's annual art gallery. This unique event supports the school's financial aid program and offers a fresh gallery experience each day.
Hawaii florists prep for a busy Valentine’s Day rush
The joy of a bouquet is what got Pearl City-based florist Raquel Pettway into the business of creating Akets Floral.
Hawaiʻi launches statewide pre-eviction mediation pilot
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaiʻi has launched a new statewide Pre-Eviction Mediation Filing Program that requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing residential eviction cases involving non-payment of rent. The two-year pilot, known as PEMP, aims to prevent unnecessary evictions and reduce court...
The Sunshine Blog: A Face Mask Ban For Cops Picks Up Early Momentum
Facial recognition: On Tuesday, The Sunshine Blog sat in on the first of what likely will be many legislative hearings this session aimed at making all law enforcement officers working in Hawaiʻi show their faces while, say, rounding up people they think are in the country illegally or conducting other large-scale...
Power outage sparks renewed push to restructure HECO
After a massive power outage on Feb. 2, lawmakers are pushing a proposal to restructure Hawaiian Electric, raising new questions about reliability and accountability.
Smile, You’re On Camera: Sheriff Drones May Be Watching You In Waikīkī
A major drone surveillance program could be coming to Waikīkī as soon as March as part of a statewide push to use modern technologies to fill gaps in policing. Sheriffs plan to fly drones over the tourist district to watch for crimes being committed in public spaces during peak busy hours, festivals and large events....
