Man caught in Waimanalo Beach rip current rescued by Ocean Safety lifeguard
A man was caught in the rip current off shore of Waimanalo Beach Park around 2:23 p.m. on Jan. 2, Honolulu Ocean Safety reported.
Oahu family faced fraudulent eviction in deed forgery scheme
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - New charges have been filed in a scheme to forge deeds and steal people’s homes, with the latest case targeting a Waialua family of seven. Sean Peregil said he and his family are still shaken months after a stranger showed up at their house and claimed he owned their property.
Kuhio Avenue Food Hall adds another independent food vendor to its lineup
Rather than just one cuisine, Kuhio Avenue Food Hall brings together multiple independent food vendors under one roof.
Honolulu first responders battled flames over New Year’s Day, including H-1 car fire
Honolulu Fire Department was busy battling a string of separate fires over New Year's Eve and Day this year.
Man in custody after allegedly hitting 70-year-old with his car in Mokuleia
MOKULEIA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 56-year-old man was taken into custody after he allegedly drove his car into a 70-year-old man in Mokuleia. Honolulu police said the incident happened on Thursday morning at about 9 a.m. Police tell us the suspect first drove through a gate before hitting the victim, causing...
No tsunami warning after 6.5 quake off Mexican coast
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary 6.5 earthquake that struck off the state of Guerrero in Mexico, officials said.
Officials: Drones, enforcement led to quieter New Years Eve in Hawaii
The State Department of Law Enforcement gave media members a first-hand view of their efforts to crack down on illegal fireworks through a ride-along on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Fireworks crackdown in Hawaii leads to quieter New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve in Hawaii saw a quieter celebration this year as the Honolulu Police Department cracked down on illegal fireworks. Despite the increased enforcement, six people suffered serious firework injuries and were taken to the hospital.
Kaneohe Girl, 7, Badly Burned In Suspected New Year’s Fireworks Mishap
A 7-year-old girl is in serious condition after sustaining burns in an incident believed to involve fireworks at a home on Nana Place in Kāneʻohe last night. Paramedics responded to the scene, provided treatment, and transported her to a hospital for further care, while neighbors observed the emergency response.
Hawaiʻi Is Still Releasing Inmates Without IDs Needed To Reenter Society
Despite a mandate from lawmakers, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has made almost no progress in helping more people in Hawaiʻi’s prisons and jails get vital identification before they are released. Between November 2024 and October 2025, about half of incarcerated people released from state prisons...
