Rade Vanic officially becomes HPD interim chief
The Honolulu Police Department's interim chief stepped into the role on Aug. 1, with Rade K. Vanic filling the vacancy following former Chief Joe Logan's retirement.
Lifeguards Rescue Unresponsive Bodyboarder at Honolulu’s Point Panic
A man in his 50s was rescued from a near-drowning at Point Panic in Honolulu’s Kakaako Beach Park on Thursday. Honolulu Ocean Safety said lifeguards responded at about 4:33 p.m. after the man was found unresponsive about 200 yards from shore. He was brought to the Ala Moana Beach Park lifeguard tower by jet ski,...
Self-deported Purple Heart Army veteran raises questions about DHS practices
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A decorated Purple Heart veteran is at the center of growing outrage in Washington after being forced to leave the only country he's called home. Sae Joon Park came to the U.S. at age seven, served in the Army and was wounded in combat during Operation Just Cause in Panama. However, after...
The Ope’ape’a need our help
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife encourages everyone to keep track of the Ope'ape'a.
2 critical, 1 dead in separate Oahu crashes
Two critical vehicle collisions occurred within hours of each other. Police reported both drivers were speeding and did not wear a seatbelt.
Woman arrested in Hawaii for boat joyride during tsunami alert
Police in Honolulu arrested a woman this week for taking a boat from the city's harbor and going for a joyride despite a statewide tsunami warning.
HPD busts two illegal game rooms in a week
At the Windward City Shopping Center collection site, "People are very generous. Before we even opened, we had money in there already." Waikiki fentanyl dealer who faced life in prison will only serve 10 years. Updated: 8 hours ago. |. A Waikiki fentanyl dealer who faced life in prison for...
Final Countdown, Aloha Stadium in Honolulu Set for Demolition, New Entertainment District to Rise
Demolition of Honolulu’s Aloha Stadium is scheduled to begin at the end of August. Officials said during a recent Stadium Authority meeting that the contract with developer Aloha Halawa District Partners is expected to be finalized soon after detailed review. Project managers aim to complete the paperwork by...
Evening Briefing: Ex-police chief Logan sues city, eligibility for free school meals expanded and...
Good evening, Hawaii. Here are the main stories we've been following today:. Trade winds are breezy to locally windy into the weekend with mostly dry and stable conditions. Any clouds and showers are expected over windward and mauka areas. Red Flag Warnings are in effect through 6 p.m. Saturday for elevated fire...
Bodyboarder rescued in near drowning at Point Panic in Kakaako
Honolulu Ocean Safety a bodyboarder in his 50s at Point Panic in Kakaako this afternoon. Lifeguards responded to the unresponsive man who nearly drowned 200 yards off the surf spot.