Events happening this weekend on Oahu: August 1 – August 3
HONOLULU (Island News) – There are tons of awesome events happening during this first weekend of August, on Oahu! Check out the list below for some fun festivities happening near you!. Pacific Ink & Art Expo - August 1 - August 3. Blaisedell Exhibition Hall will be the place...
Traffic jams statewide after tsunami warning
HONOLULU (Island News) -- It was gridlock across the islands after evacuation orders were issued during rush-hour traffic. "It was at a total crawl," said commuter Devin Fukunaga. "The crawl got so bad, you know, that's when drivers started making their own rules." Fukunaga was among the thousands of drivers...
‘We’re ready to go’: developer contract almost ready, crews preparing for demo of Aloha...
Those overseeing construction of the new Aloha Stadium say the contract with the developer is being reviewed by attorneys, and should be signed very soon.
Bodyboarder rescued in near drowning at Point Panic in Kakaako
KAKAAKO, Hawaii (Island News) -- A bodyboarder was rescued by lifeguards after nearly drowning at Point Panic on Thursday afternoon. Honolulu Ocean Safety responded to the unresponsive man in his 50s at 4:33 p.m. on July 31. He was in the waters 200 yards off the surf spot part of Kakaako Beach Park.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue offers free musubi on National Spam Musubi Day
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is celebrating its fifth annual National Spam Musubi Day with free musubi. On Aug. 8, customers can get a free musubi at select L&L locations from noon-2 p.m. Scroll down to view a list of participating locations in Hawaii. After 2 p.m., select locations...
Missing man last seen near Keehi Lagoon
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Honolulu police are seeking help from the public to locate Fernando Agpaoa who was last seen on Tuesday in the Keehi Lagoon area. The 61-year-old man was last seen on July 29 at 7p.m. along the canal leading out to Keehi Lagoon, in the area of 2475 N. Nimitz Hwy.
House fires in Waipahu intentionally set by flammable liquids
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Firefighters extinguished three house fires in Waipahu on Wednesday that were intentionally set by flammable liquids. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a 911 call they received at 4:21 p.m. on July 30 for a building fire on Kaniau Place. On the way to the scene, the fire...
Oahu judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit of 2021 officer-involved shooting
"This was not a case where the police officers found a suspect and intentionally beat him up. He attacked them."
Lives at risk if red flag power cuts go into effect
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has issued a warning for residents who use electric or battery-powered medical devices.
‘Til death do us part: Couple gets married during tsunami warning
Bride and groom say 'I do' during a tsunami warning.
