Flood damage threatens Pearl City church’s summer camp for at risk youth
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Pearl City church says devastating flood damage from last month’s Kona lows may force leaders to cancel a long-running summer camp serving children with incarcerated parents. Agape Christian Fellowship Oahu hosts Camp Agape each year, a free program designed to support youth affected by parental...
Man charged after allegedly stabbing ex-girlfriend, attacking her son in Honolulu apartment
Court documents reveal new details into the 44-year-old man, Kaleo Martin, accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and assaulting her young son in a hostage situation at her apartment in Downtown Honolulu on April 8, 2026.
Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement Director steps down raising public safety concerns
A major leadership shift at the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement is raising questions about the future of key initiatives, including the crackdown on illegal fireworks. Mike Lambert plans to return to the Honolulu Police Department after more than 20 years in law enforcement.
🐶 Senior Sweethearts Roo & Bubba Need Loving Homes in Honolulu
Two senior pups in Honolulu are looking for a peaceful place to spend their golden years. Both are gentle, affectionate, and ready to bring warmth to a quiet home. Shelter: For Adoption By Private Owner (Honolulu, HI)
Civil Beat Series On Abusive Hawaiʻi Foster Dad Wins National Award
“When No One Is Watching,” a series by Honolulu Civil Beat Investigations Editor John Hill, is the 2026 winner of the Mike Berger Award for outstanding human interest reporting, the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism announced today. “We were astonished by what Hill uncovered, and amazed by the...
Rail construction underway at Chinatown’s Hōlau Station
A rail construction project has started at the Hōlau Station in Chinatown, with work underway at the intersection of Nimitz Highway and Kekaulike Street.
‘If you’ve got a brain, you should wear a helmet’: Half of Oʻahu’s bike...
Unhelmeted riders in Honolulu face serious risks. Half of the accidents involving e-bikes and scooters in 2026 resulted in serious or worse injuries.
Attempted Murder charge reduced to Negligent Injury in Alakea St. crash
HONOLULU (Island News) – The suspect involved in a vehicle collision on Alakea St., has been charged according to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). The incident that occurred on Alakea St. on April 11, 2026, has been reviewed by the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Initially, police classified the case as Attempted Murder, however, it has been reclassified to Negligent Injury in the First Degree...
Electrical junction box blamed for $10K fire at abandoned Kalihi building
HONOLULU (Island News) – A fire at a two-story Kalihi building was deemed accidental by an investigator with the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD). HFD responded to a building fire that was reported at the intersection of Naio St. and Houghtailing St. in Kalihi on Monday morning at approximately 10:11 a.m.
Man arrested for attempted murder after 2 hit-and-run crashes
A driver was arrested for attempted murder after two crashes Saturday that left multiple victims hospitalized in serious condition.
