Peter Boy Kema case nears possible settlement
The siblings of Peter Boy Kema are seeking accountability through a long-running lawsuit against the state of Hawaii, which is scheduled for a settlement conference on July 30.
STOLEN! This Motorcycle from the Garage of a Home
In this installment of CrimeStoppers Honolulu, Sgt. Ed Ho shares two of the latest cases involving theft of an unattended wallet and a motorcycle from the garage of a home. Do you recognize any of these suspects? Your tips leading to arrest or conviction can earn you up to $1,000. Use the P3Tips app, call (808) 955-830
Investigation underway after firefighters extinguish basement fire in Alewa Heights
The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) said they received a 911 call at 4:05 a.m. and responded to a building fire on Alewa Drive in Alewa Heights.
Smoky Makaha Brush Fire Near Keaau Beach Park Triggers Night Alarm
A brush fire near Keaau Beach Park sent firefighters and police racing into Makaha on Tuesday night, with thick smoke hanging over the mountain and the response quickly bumped up to a higher alarm level. The Honolulu Fire Department was alerted to the blaze near 83 Farrington Highway, according to...
E-scooter battery sparks $125K fire at Honolulu warehouse
The cause of a building fire that damaged a downtown Honolulu warehouse last week has been ruled accidental.
Firefighters extinguish fire at a Kaimuki house
KAIMUKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a house in Kaimuki on Wednesday afternoon and the cause is currently under investigation. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call about a fire at 1958 Iwi Way in the Kaimuki area at 4:34 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. When firefigh
Kam Bowl’s legacy lives on as Ali’i Diner opens in Hawaii
Kam Bowl may have a new name, but the local flavors and community spirit are staying put.
Laie woman sentenced to 10 years in connection to death of 11-year-old adopted daughter
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A Laie woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for assault, tied the cruel death of her 11-year-old adopted daughter in Dec. 2023. Sina Pili was convicted on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in connection to the death of her adoptive daughter Azaeliyah Pili-Ah You in Laiea on Dec. 22,
Restaurants prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters as the first named storm approaches...
HONOLULU (Island News) -- For local restaurants, hurricane preparation starts long before the first rain falls. “We're talking hurricane preparedness, but quite frankly, we can talk about almost any kind of natural disaster and things that restaurants have to deal with,” said Larry Lynch, food safety expert and Nationa
Indictment sparks calls for special session on contractor donation ban
Indictments in an alleged bribery conspiracy are fueling calls for a special session to revive SB 2530 banning donations from state contractors and families.
