Still no trace: Public help sought in missing Oahu family case
"But the question is, where’s the rental car until now?”
Honolulu councilmember proposes task force to ‘end landfills on Oʻahu’
Honolulu City Councilmember Andria Tupola proposes an 'End Landfills Task Force' to explore alternatives to landfill dependency on Oʻahu.
Kona low recovery efforts: Debris cleared, soil testing continues
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Recovery efforts from last month’s Kona low storms are continuing, with new updates on cleanup progress and long-term support. City officials said soil sampling is underway at the north end of Patsy Mink Central Oahu Regional Park, where a temporary debris storage site was set up during the storm response.
Oahu Hiking Gem Turned Tire Graveyard Threatens Honolulu’s Drinking Water
Hikers heading up the Puʻu ʻŌhiʻa Trail in the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve recently found something no one wants to see in a protected watershed: roughly 200 dumped tires and heaps of green waste scattered through the forest. State officials say the mess is more than ugly. It could chip away at native forests and contaminate the same underground water that keeps Honolulu’s taps...
HPD officer loses civil lawsuit after failing to show up for court
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Honolulu Police Officer accused of making a false arrest and violating the rights of a driver has lost a lawsuit without going to trial. Circuit Court Judge Kevin Morikone entered a default judgment against current HPD Officer Kelsey Messmer after she failed to appear for a court hearing. The officer was part of a class action lawsuit filed by ACLU Hawaii...
Years-long closure of Waikiki bathroom ‘disappointing’ to many, some demand answers
“It’s very disappointing, cause it’s been like that for a long time and it’s very inconvenient for myself because I’m handicapped,” Burig, who gets around using an electric chair, said.
Celebrating International Jazz Day with homegrown jazz drummer Noel Okimoto
Honolulu’s own Noel Okimoto, a renowned drummer and jazz musician who’s performed in HPR’s own Atherton Studio, will be spending International Jazz Day on April 30 by bringing together musicians for Ohana Jazz Hawaii, a monthly live performance event celebrating the beauty of jazz. Members of the...
Special Olympics Hawaii to represent the islands at the USA Games
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A group of athletes is heading to Minnesota to represent Hawaiʻi in the Special Olympics USA Games. Brandon Taitingfong is one of 16 athletes set to compete in Minneapolis this summer. It’s a chance for Brandon and his teammates to interact and compete with other athletes...
Appliance replacement program launches for Kona low storm victims
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new program is launching to help residents replace appliances damaged by recent Kona low-related storms. Hawaii Energy, in partnership with PHAD Home Appliance, announced an Appliance Replacement Program that offers discounted, energy-efficient appliances to eligible households. The program allows residents to purchase ENERGY STAR® refrigerators, freezers,...
Backlog in car registrations impacts Oahu car dealers
A surge in paperwork is creating major delays for vehicle titles and registrations on Oahu. Dealers said the backlog is tying up money and frustrating customers. The Department of Customer Services is working to move more transactions online to cut wait times.
