‘A breath of fresh air’: UH medical school clinic marks 20 years of free...
Clean clothes, a fresh shower, and routine medical check-ups await patients as they walk through the doors of an Iwilei health care clinic. But this particular clinic is dedicated solely to Oʻahu's unhoused population. Whether they have insurance or not, the care is free. “When I found this, man,...
Kula Hospital celebrates 115 years of providing care in Upcountry Maui
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui’s oldest upcountry hospital is celebrating its 115th birthday this year. Kula Hospital was built in 1936. At the time, the facility was known as Kula Sanatorium, or Kula San for short. “It was strictly a tuberculosis hospital,” said 89-year-old Pauline Shiroma, who worked there for...
Hawaii Police Department’s interim chief takes over command
HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii County Police Department’s new interim chief has officially taken over command. Reed Mahuna replaced acting chief Ben Moszkowicz on Monday. Mahuna has been with the department since 1998. Moszkowicz submitted his resignation on June 4 after Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi publicly...
Hawaii quarterback Alejado in walking boot after ankle injury
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - University of Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado did not practice Tuesday morning. The lefty QB was seen in a walking boot Tuesday. Alejado reinjured his right ankle in Hawaii’s 40-6 loss to Arizona over the weekend. He left the game in the third quarter and did not return.
Legendary ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner playing in Hawaii
A night of family-friendly fun and entertainment is on tap this weekend at Hawaii Theatre as "America's Got Talent" winner and Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator hosts an event in Downtown Honolulu.
First Alert Forecast: Hurricane Kiko strengthening and slowly approaching the state
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Light to moderate trade winds bring a drier air mass over the island chain. For the remainder of the week, continued light to moderate trade winds and generally stable conditions will bring modest rainfall to windward areas. While most leeward areas will be rather dry, sea breezes...
Alleged arsonist released pending investigation
An earthquake devastates eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 600 and destroying villages. An earthquake destroyed numerous villages in eastern Afghanistan, killed at least 620 people and injured more than 1,300 Taliban officials said. Terry Hunter reviews WEAPONS. Updated: 8 hours ago. |. By Terry Hunter. The new...
Honolulu Fire Department Swiftly Contains Brush Fire in Moanalua Caused by Downed Power Line
A brush fire in Moanalua, which was sparked by a downed power line, was successfully contained by the Honolulu Fire Department, officials reported. The incident occurred on the Ala Aolani Trail last Saturday morning, with the first emergency units arriving on scene by 11:20 a.m., less than 20 minutes after being...
Senior Woman in Critical Condition After Being Found Unresponsive in Oahu’s North Shore Waters
A woman in her 60s is currently fighting for her life after being found unresponsive in the waters off Oahu's North Shore, a popular yet sometimes treacherous destination for swimmers and snorkelers alike. At approximately 3:15 p.m. yesterday, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services was called to Three Tables Beach,...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent arrested for terroristic threatening in Kapolei
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police responded to a report of a woman allegedly being threatened by a man on Monday morning in Kapolei. Around 10 a.m., officers responded to the residence where the 33-year-old woman reported being threatened. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the 42-year-old suspect...
