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.
‘Worse than Kona Lows:’ Windward Oahu clean up efforts underway
Thousands on Oahu's windward side face power outages and flooding following heavy rains. Local farms and businesses struggle to recover.
City officials urge driving with caution following Tropical Storm Lala
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu officials are urging drivers and pedestrians to use caution as cleanup continues following Tropical Storm Lala. The city said widespread power outages have left some traffic signals, street lights and tunnel lights out across Oahu. Drivers should treat non-functioning traffic signals
Salvation Army serves hundreds of meals across Hawaii after storm
The Salvation Army and local community partners served more than 650 meals across Oahu, Maui, and Hilo this weekend to those impacted by the storm, with additional meal services on Hawaiʻi Island set to begin Monday as conditions allow.

















