Oahu cleanup continues after downed trees cause hazards
City crews are working across Oahu to clear downed trees that took down power lines, damaged infrastructure, and blocked roadways following recent storm impacts.
Waipahu Man, 27, Hospitalized After Stabbing on Kipou Street, No Suspect Found
A 27-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being stabbed in the arm on Kipou Street in Waipahu, in a residential pocket of the Harbor View neighborhood just steps from Honowai Elementary School and Honowai Neighborhood Park. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services treated him at the scene before transpor
‘Nobody taking responsibility’: Oahu residents say some Lala storm damage was preventable
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Residents and businesses across Oahu were cleaning up debris and water damage. Many said the some of mess could have been prevented. Neighbors at the end of Waiawa Road were cleaning up for the fourth time this year. Saturday into Sunday, the bike path in front of their homes turned into a ri
Honolulu Considers Fining, Jailing Homeless Over Shopping Carts
As the sun beat down in Iwilei on a recent afternoon, the wheel of a battered Costco shopping cart kept catching on gravel as an older man pushed it across the street. The cart was packed with Campbell’s aluminum food cans, a dirty blanket and an aging manila folder. Each time a wheel snagged, the man adjusted his stri
The Long Game: Kanoa Leahey
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kanoa Leahey is the definitive voice of University of Hawaiʻi athletics, carrying on a family broadcasting legacy established by his grandfather, Chuck, and father, Jim, who each spent decades telling the stories of Hawaiʻi sports. A versatile professional, Leahey has built a reputation for h
Sunrise Sports: Another local little leage team captures world title
Another local little league squad has captured a world title, Yates came in after a 2-and-a-half-hour rain delay, and you can watch the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team take on Chaminade tonight.
The Conversation: Recovering after Lala
Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense’s Adam Weintraub joins HPR with the latest updates on recovering from Lala. With thousands across the islands left without power, HECO spokesperson Darren Pai shares plans...
Oʻahu residents encouraged to stay indoors as city services resume
With city and state officials responding to the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Lala, HPR spoke with Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation spokesperson Nathan Serota to learn more. Serota shared the latest updates from a briefing on the state of Oʻahu’s basic city services. Interview Highlights. On best...
Manoa stream swells as flash flood warning covers Oahu
Heavy rains pushed Manoa Stream to dangerous levels this morning, but city dredging and debris clearing efforts appear to have kept flooding at bay.
Emergency rescue reported as storm pounds Windward Oahu
Heavy rain and strong winds hit the windward side of Oahu today, prompting emergency rescues and power outages from La'ie to Kailua, with residents packing sandbags to prepare for the conditions.
