Ewa Beach couple sentenced in nationwide tax fraud scheme
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Ewa Beach couple is heading to federal prison in connection with a nationwide tax refund fraud scheme. Beverly Braumuller-Hawver was sentenced to two years, while her husband, Scott Hawver, received 16 months. The couple must also pay $182,438.27 in restitution. Prosecutors say the pair us
Crimestoppers Honolulu: Help Identify Suspect in Kupuna Assault
Sgt. Ho highlights a serious assault involving a kupuna in Kailua. Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect. A tip leading to an arrest could earn a reward of up to $1,000.
Hawaiʻi’s largest cycling event returns to Kapiʻolani Park
The Hawai'i Bicycling League's 43rd annual Honolulu Century Ride and Ride Aloha Festival is scheduled to take place from September 25 to September 27 at Kapi'olani Park.
OHA approves $362K in Hurricane Lowell relief for Native Hawaiians
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is making emergency aid available to Native Hawaiian families and communities impacted by Hurricane Lowell. OHA’s Board of Trustees authorized up to $362,800 in disaster assistance during an emergency meeting Wednesday, with a focus on Kauaʻi, Niihau and West Oa
Flash flooding closes Highway 11 between Punaluu, Naalehu
HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) - Flash flooding has shut down a stretch of Highway 11 in Kau as heavy rain continues across parts of Hawaii Island. The highway is closed between Punaluu and Naalehu, where a Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 11:32 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service reported...
7-year-old boy seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Kalihi
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 7-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Kalihi Wednesday afternoon. Honolulu EMS said the child apparently ran into the road near Palama Street and Lopez Lane around 5 p.m. Paramedics treated him for multiple non-life-threatening injuries before taking him to an
First Alert Forecast: Tracking Tropical Storm Norbert, impacts possible late next week
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Tropical Storm Norbert recently formed in the East Pacific and is on a track towards Hawaiʻi. The storm is forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane over the weekend. While it is too early to predict any impacts, long term models indicate Norbert might be close to...
Honolulu Says Its Tow Contractor Overbilled. Taxpayers Will Pay The Price
After Honolulu’s towing contractor was accused of overcharging hundreds of drivers in 2023, the county sought to hold the company accountable. All Island Wreckers, Inc. had been charging drivers $900 for each 15-minute chunk of time spent hooking up a car — amounting to $3,600 every hour. The city said that was “an egr
Allen Media renews ABC affiliation agreement for seven stations
The Walt Disney Company and local television broadcaster Allen Media Group has reached a new deal that extends the carriage of ABC network programming on seven Allen Media-owned stations. The agreement covers KITV (Channel 4, ABC) in Honolulu, KEZI (Channel 9, ABC) in Eugene, KDRV (Channel 12, ABC) in Medford,...
Repairs underway for Lowell impacted transportation infrastructure
HDOT begins repairs across Hawaii following Storm Lowell. Crews cleared roads on Kauai and Oahu while harbors remain closed.
