Pessimism Widespread Among Local Businesses
When business owners and executives feel good about the economy, they often add new products, locations and employees. When they see a weak economy ahead, they tend to delay expansion, cut costs and hold off on filling job vacancies. In the latest BOSS Survey, a little more than half the...
First Alert Forecast: Flood Watch issued due to another chance for heavy rainfall
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for the islands of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and all of Maui County. This alert will remain in effect through 6 AM Monday. Isolated, slow-moving thunderstorms could build in throughout late Sunday night. Due to highly saturated ground in...
Honolulu wastewater overflow spills into Ahuimanu Stream
Heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Ahuimanu Preliminary Treatment Facility causing a wastewater overflow that reached a nearby stream and prompted environmental testing.
Honolulu Fire Department investigates accidental Kalihi blaze
The Honolulu Fire Department has determined that a residential fire in Kalihi earlier this week was accidental, officials said.
Residents asked to report storm damage in city survey
After Saturday's flash flooding across Oahu, residents are being encouraged to report property damage.
Individuals facing barriers to medical access receive free eye care in Kona last month
Community members experiencing homelessness and other significant barriers to medical access received free vision exams in Kona on Jan. 22. Jenkins Eye Care, a Honolulu-based surgical and specialty eye care practice, hosted a pro bono vision screening at The Friendly Place in Kona and delivered essential eye care to...
Ukrainian community in Hawaii marks 4-year mark of Russia war with candlelight march
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Feb. 24 marks four years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, killing about 2 million people on both sides. The nonprofit Ukrainian Cultural Center Pacific is hosting a candlelight march this Sunday, Feb. 22, at Kapiolani Park from 5-7 p.m. to remember the victims of Russian...
‘Biblical’ flooding damages Oahu church, business
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Instead of holding their typical Sunday mass, parishioners at Anchor Church in Kaneohe spent the morning shoveling out debris blocking their driveway left by Saturday’s storm. Heavy rain and flash flooding were seen by residents across Oahu and Kauai early Saturday morning. Heavy rain is...
Armed suspects open fire at Mapunapuna gym
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police are investigating an early morning incident at a gym in Mapunapuna. Around 1:44 a.m. on Saturday, two men wearing black hoodies entered the gym while carrying AR-15 style rifles. They pointed the rifles at people inside the gym. The 35-year-old gym owner grabbed his own...
Mid-Pac students ‘Defend the Nest’ as part of engineering week
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Middle schoolers at Mid-Pacific Institute put their STEM skills to the test in the school’s ‘Defend the Nest’ challenge Friday afternoon. The challenge is part of National Engineering Week, and students made homemade catapults to launch balls three, four, and five meters away from Pēpē the...
