Coast Guard Rescues 2 Men Offshore Molokai
Two fishermen were rescued by the United States Coast Guard after their fishing vessel began taking on water a couple miles offshore Molokai last week. Officials praised the men for quickly activating an emergency beacon that allowed the Coast Guard for a rapid, precise response. A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin...
Honolulu police log 592 fireworks-related calls over New Year’s; two arrests made
Over the New Year’s holiday, Honolulu police officers responded to nearly 600 fireworks-related calls and arrested two individuals for fireworks violations. Honolulu police fielded 592 calls for fireworks-related violations around the island between Dec. 31, 2025, at 6 p.m. and Jan. 1, 2026, at 6 a.m. Last year...
Golf balls raise safety concerns along Farrington Highway
HONOLULU (Island News) -- It’s an unusual safety concern drivers may not expect during their daily commute, golf balls landing on a busy roadway. Along Farrington Highway near Ko Olina, residents and motorists say golf balls from the nearby course have ended up on the road and near vehicles, raising concerns about...
Repeated road rage suspect Nathaniel Radimak changes not guilty plea to no contest
Nathaniel Radimak, the 39-year-old man charged with a Kakaʻako road rage attack against two women, updated his plea to no contest on Jan. 6.
Skyline numbers continue to rise; December grows by nearly 11K
Skyline ridership grew between November and December of last year, with nearly 11,000 more riders opting for the rail as the year closed out.
PHOTOS: Huge tree causes damage to parked car, blocks road in Pearl City
Around 11 p.m. on Jan. 5, a large tree from a community park fell onto Akepa Street in Pearl City, Honolulu Police Department reported.
Sharkey’s Law: Oahu mom turns tragedy into safety advocacy
A mother who lost her daughter in a tragic accident is championing a new law aimed at preventing similar drownings.
Spotlight Now: Immigration in Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Oahu state representative wants the community to step up its oversight of ICE agents in Hawaii. The federal government has increased immigration enforcement across the state, now state Rep. Della Au Belatti is helping to launch the Oahu rapid response coalition, a hotline for people to...
Oʻahu sees third traffic fatality: A 26-year-old man
A 26-year-old man is dead after a multi-vehicle collision on the westbound H-1 Freeway on the night of Jan. 4, the Honolulu Police Department said.
Two found dead in Ala Moana residence: investigation ongoing
Honolulu police are investigating a murder after two people were found dead inside an Ala Moana apartment.
