Dog rescued after falling off trail at Kuliꞌouꞌou Trail
ꞌĀINA HAINA, Hawaii (Island News) -- A black Labrador was reunited with its owner after falling off the trail at Kuliꞌouꞌou Trail during a weekend hike. Honolulu firefighters responded to a 911 call on Saturday afternoon, April 26 for a dog that fell off the trail in ꞌĀina Haina near the ridgeline. Sammie, the black...
Kitten rescued from electric vehicle at Kahala Market
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A kitten was rescued from an electric Ford Mustang at Kahala Market on Saturday night after it was stuck inside the car. Meows were heard from inside the car, so firefighters came to rescue the trapped kitten. Firefighters worked to find and remove it from the electric vehicle.
Alyssa Salcedo: Lack Of Restrooms Can Make Bus Rides Torturous
It’s a regular day on TheBus. I get up at 5 a.m. and prepare for my dreaded hour-and-a-half commute to campus. When I sit down in the Express-Downtown bus that I catch Mondays at 6:26 a.m., I feel an ache lodged in my stomach. And so the squirming begins.
Maui Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Duo Linked to Kahului Bank Incident
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in an incident at a local bank this past Wednesday. According to the department’s statement, the incident occurred around 9:10 a.m. at the American Savings Bank – Kahului Branch. Authorities are seeking a male and a...
HPD searching for attempted murder suspect
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is searching for an attempted murder suspect, urging the public to stay vigilant. HPD says the suspect is Issachar Meafou, a 38-year-old man described as 5-foot-9-inches tall, 240 pounds with brown eyes and hair. Meafou also has an “S” tattoo on his left cheek....
New species of caterpillar found in Hawaii camouflages itself in dead bugs
Scientists at the University of Hawaii have discovered a new caterpillar species with what are considered to be unique behaviors. According to a study recently published in the journal Science, the caterpillar lives in spider webs and disguises itself with body parts from prey.
Windward Oahu animal sanctuary in danger of shutting down
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A local non-profit animal sanctuary in Windward Oahu is facing tough financial times and is struggling to stay afloat. Nestled in Kahaluu, with the beautiful Koolau as a backdrop, amid the crows or roosters lies the Aloha Animal Sanctuary, which holds a yoga class to help raise funds for...
Lifelong friends and judo champions excel on and off the mat
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With the judo state tournament looming, a pair of three-sport athletes are looking to add to their already stacked trophy case. Multifaceted doesn’t begin to describe Chloe Obuhanych and Serah Yogi. The two juniors are stellar students at Pearl City and have state championships in...
Hirayama hurls perfect game, drives in lone run to lift Trojans past Surfriders
WAIPAHU — Kai Hirayama achieved perfection Friday night. Hirayama, a senior left-handed pitcher, threw a perfect game and drove in the lone run to lift No. 5 Mililani to a 1-0 win over Kailua in a classic pitcher's duel before a crowd of about 350 fans at Hans L'Orange Park.
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