Oahu woman who got a ‘rare second chance in life’ thanks her rescuers
Oct. 4 was Sherisse Domingo’s first time out to the Kaneohe Sandbar. It was also the day she nearly died.
Honolulu EMS overhaul: No cuts, more staff, more units in 2026
After a circulating letter accusing Honolulu EMS of shutting down or downgrading several ambulances starting in January that raised concerns about a reduction in coverage that could cost lives, EMS Director, Dr. Jim Ireland, said plainly, the closures are not happening.
Suspect charged in Nimitz Beach robbery, kidnapping
The suspect accused of stealing a truck with two children inside in Kalaeloa has been charged.
Oahu nurse thanks Kaneohe Bay heroes for life-saving rescue
An Oahu nurse experienced a near-drowning incident in Kaneohe Bay last month, leading to a heartwarming rescue and reunion with her saviors.
Kalihi Attempted Murder Arrest After HPD Units Track Down 22-Year-Old Suspect
A tense Sunday in Kalihi has turned into a full-blown attempted murder investigation, with Honolulu police arresting a 22-year-old man they say is tied to the case. Detectives allege the suspect faces attempted murder in the second degree along with multiple firearm-related counts, and officers say specialized units...
3 men arrested in attempt to lure Hawaiʻi keiki via internet
Hawaiʻi's Operation Keiki Shield 29 brought attention to the dangers children face online.
Authorities address gaps that allowed deed forgery and title theft
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii property owners have no way to prevent people from stealing their homes or land through forged deeds, according to a Hawaii News Now investigation into title theft. The state Bureau of Conveyances processes about 250,000 documents annually and does not verify any document’s validity...
Active-duty service member among 3 arrested in online predator sting
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Three men were arrested on Oahu as part of a statewide multiagency operation targeting internet-facilitated sexual offenses against children. Jackson Tili, 26, Alexander Delooze, 30, and Kevin Diaz, 42, were arrested and charged after authorities say they solicited individuals they believed...
Holiday office closures announced for city and counties on Thanksgiving
HONOLULU (Island News) – The following City and Counties released the holiday closures for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday. The City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. The holiday schedule for the City and County of Honolulu operations will be as...
Evicted tenants reoccupy downtown apartment building in ‘hostile takeover’
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Christmas decorations of tinsel and ornaments adorned the unlit and unlocked entryway into Union Plaza Monday evening. Still, tenants say the inside of the apartment building is far from festive. The complex first drew attention in September after residents received an eviction notice...
