Boaters Rescued Offshore of Wailupe by Honolulu Fire Department and Good Samaritans
Rescue officers from the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) sprang into action following a distress call from boaters off the coast of the Wailupe area. The call, received yesterday at approximately 10:50 a.m., prompted the dispatch of seven units encompassing 22 skilled personnel who arrived at the scene just minutes...
Motorcyclists rescued after getting lost near Kipapa Ridge Trail for 3 hours
WAIAWA, Hawaii (Island News) – Multiple motorcyclists were rescued after being lost for hours near the Kipapa Ridge Trail on Sunday night. According to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD), it was reported that three motorcycle riders were travelling off-road between the Kipapa Trail and the Waiawa Prison for about...
Guide to hiking the Lanikai Pillbox trail in Oahu
Perched 600 feet above the turquoise waters of Lanikai Beach, two weathered concrete structures stand as silent witnesses to World War II history. These observation posts, built in 1943 to watch for incoming enemy ships, now serve as Instagram-worthy viewpoints for thousands of hikers each year. Here’s a...
Hong Yeon 홍연 Is the Hot New Jjajangmyeon Spot in Town
I’ve had a jjajangmyeon-shaped hole in my heart since Eastern Paradise closed in December, so I was excited to see a new Korean-northern Chinese restaurant on Instagram. Hong Yeon 홍연 opened on Sept. 10 in the former Maple Garden space on Isenberg Street. Its grand opening special of $9.99 jjajangmyeon through the...
Financial Risks Loom Over The Honolulu Rail Project
The Honolulu rail project is facing expensive lawsuits, some still-uncertain future construction costs and possibly a surprisingly hefty early change order in a huge new contract. There has been little public discussion so far about the emerging financial challenges for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid...
Hawaiʻi Kaiser Permanente workers authorize strike
HONOLULU (KHON2) — More than 2,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente across the islands have authorized a strike, with 97% of workers from one union approving the strike. The authorization was announced on Sept. 22, just days before the workers’ contracts are set to expire on Sept. 30. Workers...
2 Hawaiʻi island collapses unleashed 2,000-foot tsunamis across the Pacific
Hawaiʻi is no stranger to the ocean’s power. Most people know tsunamis as towering waves caused by earthquakes far across the Pacific.
Hawaiian Police Busts Another Illegal Venue with 16 Slot Machines
Hawaii’s reluctance to introduce regulated land-based gambling continues to fuel rogue operations, including illegal gambling venues
Utility cooperative to discuss new Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Kauaʻi at Tuesday public meeting
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative will present information about its Wildfire Mitigation Plan on Tuesday at a community meeting of the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission. Following the August 2023 wildfires that devastated Lāhainā, the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative hired a specialized consultant to explore and...
Community takes aim at harmful fish with massive cookout: ‘Increased awareness of the deliciousness...
"It’s a way for people to come together, eat food, and build community." Community takes aim at harmful fish with massive cookout: 'Increased awareness of the deliciousness and availability' first appeared on The Cool Down .
