Hawaii man pleads guilty to bank, wire fraud involving false COVID relief claims
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaii resident indicted on charges of filing $458,597 in fraudulent COVID relief claims pleaded guilty to several counts in federal court in Honolulu on Monday. Justin Craige Likout, 51, admitted to a total of eight counts of bank and wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He...
Dolly Parton ‘gave the world hope,’ honored for contributions in Hawaiʻi
Flags at all Hawaiʻi state offices and agencies will be flown at half-staff to honor the death of legendary country singer and actress Dolly Parton.
What we know about Southwest flight attendant’s death in Hawaii
The investigation into the death of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant in Waikiki has entered a new phase, with Honolulu police confirming that the department's Homicide Detail is now leading the inquiry. Jenny Lupton, 50, of Moore, Oklahoma, was found dead on Aug. 20 while on a work layover in Honolulu. The Honolul
First Alert Forecast: Bye Moke, hello to more comfortable trade wind weather
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Moke is officially done as a tropical cyclone. The National Hurricane Center issued its final advisory at 11 PM Monday, saying Moke has weakened into a remnant low and no longer poses any threat to land. The remnants are about 360 miles east of Johnston Island, moving...
Hawaii sailboat owner indicted on child exploitation charges arrested in Canada
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man was arrested this past weekend in Canada at the request of the United States following his earlier indictment in Hawaii for sexual exploitation of a child. According to court documents, Donald Steven Lang, 62, produced images of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Lang...
100 Autopsies: Meth Deaths Spiking 40 Years After Ice Seized Hawaiʻi
First responders to a 911 call in Kalihi found a man lying on his wooden bedroom floor in the early morning sunlight between his twin bed and a filing cabinet. The EMTs noticed he was clutching something in his left hand. One of them pried it open and found a glass pipe with burnt black and white residue inside — cryst
Honolulu police investigate robbery at Kapolei mall parking lot
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department initiated a robbery case following an incident in Kapolei on Monday. Police said it happened at approximately 11:40 p.m. in a Kapolei mall parking lot. A 22-year-old man was approached by a man who pushed and kicked him while taking his personal property.
2 Oahu men wanted on bench warrants for violating deferrals
Honolulu Police are looking for two wanted men believed to be in the Kailua, Kapolei, Waikiki, and Ewa Beach areas. If you recognize either Bryson Kahaleua or Cyrus Del Rosario, call Crimestoppers at 955-8300.
Honolulu to standardize field permitting system island wide
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is rolling out a standardized permitting system for outdoor play fields across Oahu. DPR manages 221 ball diamonds and 129 play fields. Officials stated the new process aims to make field access fairer, more transparent, and more consistent. Pre
Tropical Storm Iselle expected to absorb Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean was on track Tuesday to be absorbed by the stronger Tropical Storm Iselle, which is churning to the north. The National Hurricane Center based in Miami announced early Tuesday morning that Julio had formed. It was centered about 675 miles (1,086 kilometers) west-so
