Hawaii woman’s kidney donation saves sister through voucher program
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - When she was in her 20s, Kuulei Pali-Forth was diagnosed with Berger’s disease, an incurable condition that can lead to kidney failure. For years she endured dialysis treatments. The Big Island woman hoped they would eventually improve her condition. “It was kind of like a lifeline...
House fire determined as accidental, $968k in damages
WAIPIO, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) has determined that a residential fire on December 18, 2025, at 94-870 Lumikuke Loop in Waipio was accidental. HFD responded to the scene shortly after 7:23 p.m. The first unit arrived at 7:27 p.m., finding an active fire in...
Local leather shop Hook and Hide offering classes for 2026
"We have a little bit of everything. From simple goods like belts, coasters, and dog collars, to luxury bags, duffels, and wallets."
Fan Allegedly Collapses at Tool’s Honolulu Concert, Police Set to Investigate
At a Tool concert in Honolulu, something unexpected happened—allegedly a fan collapsed. This caused worry and confusion among the people there. As Tool played, allegedly everyone suddenly had to deal with this scary situation. According to Loudwire, local police reacted quickly and have started looking into why the...
Injured hiker rescued from Koko Head Crater Trail
HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) – A hiker was rescued on the Koko Head Crater Trail in Hawaii Kai Tuesday morning. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to the trail at 9:02 a.m. after reports of an injured hiker being unable to make it down the trail on their own.
Downtown ‘Hell-Hole’ Building Founder Faces Eviction From His Luxury Condo
The founder of a squalid downtown office building converted into unlicensed apartments now faces his own eviction complaint for allegedly failing to pay rent on the luxury Kakaʻako condo where he lives. Landlord Eiko Takano on Monday filed eviction proceedings against Honolulu developer Chad Waters, whose own failed...
No criminal charges for Hawaii Island police officer in the death of K-9 police...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - There will be no criminal charges filed against Hawaii Police Department Officer Sidra Brown, the handler of K-9 Archer, the narcotics detection dog that died Sept. 4 after being left unattended in a police vehicle in Kona. Archer was a 6-year-old narcotics detection dog. The Dept. of...
Nimitz Beach kidnapping suspect pleads not guilty
Joshua Lopes-Keli, 36, pleaded not guilty to three counts of kidnapping, second-degree robbery, and unauthorized control of a vehicle.
Remnants of old storm to move through islands
HONOLULU (KHON2) – A brief period of strong trades anchored along the lead edge of building high pressure will sweep through the area tonight through Tuesday bringing with it a convergent band of showers. This band is seen on afternoon visible imagery immediately offshore and approaching the islands from the east and...
Kaiser Permanente accused of delaying talks by nurses
The Union of Health Care Professionals claims Kaiser is sidestepping national talks, while Kaiser insists negotiations were paused due to a concerning incident.
