Boaters rescued after boat breaks down offshore at Laie Point
Honolulu fire crews and Ocean Safety rescued boaters after their 18-foot vessel lost power.
Providing aloha for generations, Gladys’ Lei Stand could be on verge of closing in...
HONOLULU (Island News) -- One of Hawaii's most historic lei businesses looks to continue its legacy, but it could be in severe jeopardy. Bonnie Groendyke, Gladys' Lei Stand owner told Island News Sunday, "For my grandma, I just know that she was a fighter too, my grandma had dealt with the states many times, and for...
Neighbors react to arson suspect facing charges involving multiple Oahu fires
HONOLULU (Island News) -- 70-year old Antonio Vierra, a man previously accused of starting the Kunia Road fire on Aug. 23, found himself back in police custody for another alleged arson. Police arrested Vierra on Friday evening at his Punchbowl area home, where he initially refused to exit but eventually...
HFD battles brush fire on a mountain in Waianae
The Honolulu Fire Department has responded to a reported brush fire 50 feet up the side of a mountain near Kapaekahi St and Kukai Place.
Woman critical after going unresponsive off Three Tables on Oahu’s North Shore
PUPUKEA, Hawaii (Island News) – A woman was taken to the hospital after she apparently went unresponsive in the waters off of Three Tables on Oahu’s North Shore on Sunday. The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) reported that a swimmer was with a group when she went unresponsive. She was then brought back to...
Building fire in Waikiki causes $105,000 in damages
The Honolulu Fire Department has classified the Waikiki building fire as accidental, due to unattended cooking which resulted in $105,000 in damages.
Two Red Hill employees indicted over false statement about extremity of 2021 fuel contamination
A federal grand jury indicted John Floyd and Nelson Wu on Thursday for their involvement with false reports about how much jet fuel contaminated Red Hill’s water in 2021. The two men worked in the Fuels Department at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. The indictment alleges that the accused willfully caused the...
Honolulu’s Green Bond Sale Targets $223 Million for Eco-friendly Wastewater Upgrades with Top Tier...
Green Bonds are back in the headlines, and this time it’s Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services catching eyes with their upcoming sale. The city isn’t just pitching another investment opportunity—it’s pushing for a healthier environment. Come September, interested buyers can snag a piece of the Wastewater...
Kailua residents express disappointment following town sign being vandalized
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Some Kailua residents are disappointed after their town sign was hit by vandals this week. Residents gathered to clean and repaint the sign this morning after noticing graffiti plastered on the back just yesterday. The group thought they were in the clear as it’s been over a...
Hiker rescued after 150-foot fall on Pali Trail
A man in his 20s was airlifted to safety after falling 150 feet when a rope snapped on the Pali Notches Trail in Kailua.
