Dozens without homes after flood destroys neighborhoods on Oahu’s North Shore
From homes knocked off foundations to residents rescued from floodwaters, the impact on Oahu’s North Shore is severe. Kathy Nelson described the moment water poured into her home, forcing a life-saving escape. Officials said long-term recovery efforts are now underway.
Woman, 23, arrested in connection to Makiki murder
MAKIKI, Oahu (KHON2) — More details were revealed in the ongoing murder investigation in Makiki. Honolulu police said that on Monday, March 30, around 5 p.m., officers located and arrested a 23-year-old woman for Murder in the Second Degree. Police said that during the investigation, it was revealed that a...
Legendary music group coming to Hawaii in support of flood recovery
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Earth, Wind & Fire is scheduled to perform at the Blaisdell Arena for one night in June to help fund local flooding relief efforts. The concert is set for Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m. Organizers said there will be no opening act, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to help those...
Texas IT Boss Busted In Alleged Honolulu Military Bid-Rigging Ring
A Texas IT contractor is at the center of a long-running military procurement scandal after federal prosecutors in Honolulu charged him with helping steer lucrative technology work to favored vendors for nearly a decade. Court filings name Alan Hayward James, 51, and allege that from April 2016 through April 2025 he...
Approaching deadline for SNAP recipients to get reimbursed for food lost during severe storm
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The deadline is approaching for residents who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to get reimbursed for food purchased with SNAP that was lost during the second Kona low storm. The Hawaii Department of Human Services reminds SNAP recipients who experienced food loss during...
FDNY Incident Management Team deploys to Oahu for Kona low recovery
The FDNY Specialized Incident Management Team has deployed a 14-member crew to Oahu to assist with logistics and debris removal following the recent Kona low storms.
Amentum Relocates Hawaii Office to Boost USINDOPACOM Mission Support
Amentum has relocated its Hawaii office to a larger facility in Honolulu, expanding its regional footprint to support U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, or USINDOPACOM, operations. The company said Monday the new site at 3375 Koapaka Street replaces its previous Aiea location, opened in July 2023, and expands its local...
Mixed messages about the North Shore affecting businesses
Following the storm, the North Shore saw a flurry of post-disaster activity, replacing the usual crowds of surfers and tourists. Though cleanup efforts have allowed many businesses to reopen, foot traffic in the area remains low.
Cleanup continues on Oahu’s North Shore, 23 homes ‘lost entirely’
"We now know we lost 23 homes entirely. More than 1400 homes though, were impacted," Mayor Blangiardi said.
Kunia brush fire contained; no injuries reported
KUNIA, Hawaii (Island News) – Firefighters contained a brush fire that was reported in the Kunia area on Tuesday morning. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to Kunia Road at approximately 12:02 p.m. where they reported an active brush fire near a ravine. Crews requested additional resources and started an...
