Betsuin Bon dance gathers hundreds in Nuuanu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Another perfect night for bon dance at Hawaii Betsuin. Hundreds showed off their moves at Honpa Hongwanji for a free event in Nuuanu. The Obon Festival, characterized as “kangi-e” or joyful gathering in Shinshu Buddhism, is a way for people to express gratitude for all good things in life.
Woman, 49, stabbed in Kalihi
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A woman is in serious condition after being stabbed in Kalihi on the morning of June 29, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said. The assault was reported around 9 a.m. on Kamehameha IV Road. According to officials, an unknown male assaulted the victim. The 49-year-old was provided with advanced...
Court helping people exit homelessness, receive services made permanent on Oʻahu
The Community Outreach Court, which has helped more than 700 homeless people clear non-violent criminal cases and receive social services, has become a permanent part of the First Circuit Court on Oʻahu. Gov. Josh Green signed Act 229 (HB 280) into law on Tuesday, formalizing the court’s role and...
New Hawaii doctors enter residency in Nanakuli
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Three Hawaii doctors are entering a first-ever community health-centered family medicine residency program on Oahu. Leane Escosia, Bong Kim and Pauline Ton were recognized at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) on June 27, marking the launch of the new Hookahua I Ke Ola...
The Sunshine Blog: Taxpayers Keep Paying For Disgraced City Officials
Money changers: The Sunshine Blog is still scratching its head at the taxpayer cash flow involving two former high-ranking city officials who ran afoul of the law when they arranged to give former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha a nice $250,000 payoff even as he was being forced out while under federal...
At This Oʻahu Resort, the Island Is Your Greatest Amenity
I’m an hour’s drive and a world away from the beaches and boutiques in Waikīkī, Honolulu’s famed tourist strip — but that’s kind of the point. I’m here at Mohala Farms to learn about sustainable farming on Oʻahu, traditional Hawaiian foods beyond poke, and the deep, abiding Hawaiian relationship with the island’s...
Massive drug bust on the Big Island: More than 12 Lbs of meth
A man is in serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding an E-bike Saturday morning in Pearl Ridge. Hundreds on Kauai gather for annual keiki bike, skateboard safety day. Updated: 14 hours ago. |. Hundreds of keiki across Kauai gathered for an annual bike and skateboard...
Quick-Acting Honolulu Fire Department Extinguishes Aiea Apartment Blaze as Investigation Underway
On a quiet night in Aiea, the sound of sirens disrupted the stillness as Honolulu Fire Department teams rushed to a residential building at 98-142 Lipoa Place. A fire had broken out in a second-floor apartment, prompting a 911 call at 10:13 p.m. on June 26. The HFD, consisting of 9 units and 34 personnel, was quick...
E-bike rider hit by car in Waiau
PEARL CITY, Hawaii (Island News) -- A man suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a car while riding an e-bike in Waiau on Saturday morning. The traffic incident happened around 7 a.m. on June 28, in the area of Kaahumanu Street and Komo Mai Drive. Police reported the 64-year-old e-bike rider was hit by a car.
Man, 64, in serious condition following Pearl City collision
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 64-year-old man is in serious condition following a Pearl City collision on June 28. According to Emergency Medical Services officials, the collision happened around 7 a.m. near Kaʻahumanu Street and Komo Mai Drive. The man was riding an e-bike and hit another vehicle, EMS said. Following the...
