Armed robbery, ATM theft under investigation in Waipahu; 3 men at large
HPD is investigating an armed robbery in Waipahu where three men stole an ATM from a gas station, leading to a vehicle fire and recovery of the ATM.
Monk seals: Leave them alone
"What I like to tell our guests is to stick out your arm and your thumb, if that thumb can cover the entire seal, you are far enough away."
Honolulu councilmembers urge more department coordination during emergencies
Honolulu councilmembers pushed the city Department of Emergency Management for more coordination and public awareness for evacuation plans following the July tsunami warning. The department provided an overview to the council's Public Safety Committee on how the emergency was handled — and lessons learned....
Hawaii police get biggest raises in 20 years, tackling vacancies
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police officers in Hawaii are set to receive their largest pay raises in nearly 20 years. The new four-year contract provides a more than 27% pay increase over its duration, with the pay retroactively starting from July 1, 2025. Officers will receive annual raises of 5%.
Oahu sees drop in car break-ins with new surveillance cameras
Honolulu police have installed surveillance cameras in East Oahu's high crime areas, leading to a noticeable drop in vehicle break-ins at Halona Blowhole.
Changing course, Honolulu is now planting food in public spaces
Honolulu Skyline passengers may notice something different on their morning rail commute: more than half-a-dozen planter boxes full of growing tomatoes, eggplants, scallions and sweet potatoes, among other edible plants. Native ku‘uli, ’ākia, ’ohai, ʻākulikuli and kī can be found close by, planted on Thursday by a...
Skyline stations transform into community food hubs
The City and County of Honolulu launched a Mākeke Mahiʻai, or farmers' market, at a Waipahu Skyline station on Sept. 29 as part of its new "Food Hubs at Skyline Stations" initiative.
Honolulu ranks 1st, Pearl City ranks last: The food of it all
Hawaiʻi is location that offers many adventures. And not the least of these are food and cuisine experiences.
Honolulu Gas Station Heist as Armed Trio Robs ATM and Burns Getaway Van in...
Yesterday morning, the quiet of Ka Uka Boulevard was shattered when a gas station fell victim to an armed robbery executed by three masked individuals. The Honolulu Police Department reported that around 3:30 a.m., the trio brandishing a firearm stormed the establishment, proceeding to heist an ATM by loading it into...
HFD reveals where rescues take place the most
Hiking on Oʻahu is a very common activity for both residents and visitors. And having to be rescued from a hike is also fairly common.
