Woman pleads guilty in Wahiawa attack, theft case involving woman with special needs
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A woman accused in last year’s attack and theft of a Wahiawa woman with special needs has pleaded guilty. Jasmine Keola, 20, changed her plea Monday in a case involving Carly Ng. Court documents show Keola pleaded guilty to five counts, including an amended kidnapping charge,...
Beloved bakery opens its factory doors for 105th birthday
Diamond Bakery in Kalihi celebrated its 105th birthday in early October. HPR took part in the celebrations happening in Kalihi as the company opened its factory to the community for public tours. The parking lot party included nods to the company’s Japanese roots. Also on hand for the event were...
Hawaii Kai Rollover Crash Sends Woman to Hospital, Leaves Conflicting Toll of Victims
A woman believed to be in her 40s was rushed to the hospital in serious condition after a multi-vehicle rollover crash on Kalanianaole Highway in the Hawaii Kai area Monday morning. Paramedics responded to the scene shortly after 8 a.m., along with the Honolulu Police Department and Honolulu Fire Department.
Number of fatal traffic accidents dramatically drops on Oahu
After a recent rash of road crashes on Oahu, including critical and deadly ones, it may seem like there has been a high number of accidents this year. But the numbers actual show the opposite has happened. Like many pedestrians, Honolulu resident Rick Staszn has seen accidents while walking around...
Hawaiʻi residents healthier and more satisfied than two years ago, according to new survey
A statewide survey conducted by the Health Policy Initiative at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa shows residents are more satisfied with their lives and are healthier than in 2024, yet more are thinking about leaving the islands. At a press conference Monday, Oct. 12, researchers from the...
SNAP households in Hawaii County, Maui County and one Oahu ZIP code have until...
Power outages tied to Hurricane Nolo began across parts of Hawaii on September 25, and a wildfire on Maui the next day made matters worse. Now the state has opened a short window for SNAP households in Hawaii County, Maui County and one Oahu ZIP code, 96731 in Kahuku, to report the food they lost. […] The post SNAP households in Hawaii County, Maui County and one Oahu ZIP code have until October 15 to report food destroyed by Hurricane Nolo and get up to a month’s benefits back appeared first o
Wahine volleyball continues to emphasize preparation as UH brings 18 set win streak to...
The University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team remains atop the Mountain West standings after sweeping San Jose State at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center this past weekend. The Rainbow Wahine (14-3, 6-0 Mountain West) won all six sets against the Spartans over two matches in Manoa, extending their streak to 18 consecutive sets won. […]
Judge Rules State Must Pay $1.1M In Oʻahu Jail Suicide
A Honolulu judge has awarded $1.1 million to the family of a woman who died after hanging herself in a disciplinary segregation cell at the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center in 2022. It is the latest in a series of costly lawsuits triggered by suicides in Hawaiʻi’s prisons and jails.
Public transportation ridership rising as gas prices go up
Ridership for Honolulu's TheBus and Skyline increased significantly due to rising fuel costs, prompting officials to expand public transit options like the Biki bike system.
Honolulu Mayor Must Decide on Bills That Would Reclassify Agricultural Land and Expand East...
Honolulu's mayor must decide bills to reclassify 1,381 acres in East Kapolei and expand TOD for denser rail-area development.
