Hawaii setter’s heartwarming final four homecoming
From the Aloha State to the Golden State, a local connection is creating a full circle moment for one of Hawaii's volleyball leaders at the final four.
Busy outlook for crucial Mother’s Day for recovering businesses
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a busy week going into Mother’s Day. “Mother’s Day is certainly one of the busiest weeks of the year, especially here in Hawaii, because lei is such a big, important part of what we do,” said Monty Pereira, Watanabe Floral general manager. “So not only are you selling a lot of […]
Honolulu rail riders don’t have enough parking at Kapolei station
Riders of Honolulu’s rail system say the park-and-ride for the Keone’ae UH West Oahu station fills up by around 8 a.m. every weekday.
Kupuna Life: Learning about Hawaii’s marine mammals
We're talking about the University of Hawaii's Summer Marine Mammal Intensive Learning Experience, which is opening up to ages 55-plus for the first time.
Fresh lessons found in Hawaiʻi public schools
Some Hawaiʻi public schools are getting an A+ for fresh school lunches.
State issues cease-and-desist to halt suspected crypto pyramid scheme in Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State officials ordered BG Wealth Sharing and two women to stop soliciting investors, as federal investigators also move in on what some authorities describe as a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. BG Wealth Sharing has been operating in Hawaii with small initial investments, promises of wealth and incentives for...
BWS: First-time watermain breaks justifies not paying damage claims
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Kailua man whose damage claim was denied by the Board of Water Supply said he’s gotten lucky with another utility company. He said he will continue to fight for his claim, even though BWS said it considers “first time main breaks” as a valid excuse to not pay for damage. Crews […]
Those impacted by Kona low storms can now apply for FEMA assistance
With the back-to-back Kona low storms impacting Hawaiʻi and Super Typhoon Sinlaku making its destructive course across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, various federal agencies have had to deploy disaster teams to assist with storm recovery across the Pacific. HPR previously spoke with representatives from the Small Business...
Floating Homeless Encampment in Hawaii, Near Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Finally Being Dismantled
Hawaii floating homeless encampment on Kalihi Stream near Pearl Harbor is being dismantled amid sanitation crime and environmental concerns along the Honolulu shoreline
Former property manager pleads not guilty in $647,000 embezzlement case
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A former Oahu property manager accused of stealing nearly $650,000 pleaded not guilty Thursday to theft and fraud charges. An indictment alleges Russell Doane, 66, embezzled about $647,000 from at least three homeowner associations while working at Hawaiian Properties. In court, his attorney requested supervised release, saying...
