Two months after a Halawa inmate’s sudden death, questions linger
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The recent and unexpected death of an Oahu inmate has left a family seeking answers from the state agency in charge of Halawa Correctional Facility. Kawika Paia died on May 28, just a couple weeks after turning 37. His loved ones gathered at Ala Moana Beach Park...
About $40K spent on one Waikiki bathroom that remains closed
Public restrooms at one of Waikiki's busiest beach parks have been closed on and off for months, and some community members said the shutdowns have seemed permanent.
Hawaiʻi Could Learn From Traditional Korean Policy Making
Thoughtful, effective policymaking needs a commitment to research, science, experimentation and dissemination of knowledge. We often think that in this modern age we are far ahead of previous generations and other nations when it comes to good policy advice. Maybe not. In the 1400s Korea was a leader. For over...
Apartment building fire prompts evacuation of residents
WAHIAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu firefighters responded to a 10-story apartment building on fire on Saturday around 10 a.m. The fire took place at 1830 Wilikina Drive in Wahiawa. The first unit arrived on scene at 10:18 a.m. and reported flames coming from a third floor unit of an unsprinklered 10-story...
Waianae High School to get first modern health lab
Waianae High School is preparing to receive a big upgrade.
‘Shame on you’: Bright pink food truck among items stolen by armed thieves
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A popular local business known for a sweet specialty is asking for the return of one of their food trucks. The bright pink truck with the company logo of Uncle Lani’s Poi Mochi is difficult to miss. It was one of two in their fleet. It...
A breath of fresh air: EV buses are debuting island wide
"These vehicles show our continued commitment to investing in technology that aligns with our values"
Suspect fatally shoots dog with rifle then flees scene
MAILI (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Friday in the area of Sewers Beach a man shot a dog launching an animal cruelty investigation. Around 10:30 p.m. a 49-year-old male complainant engaged in a verbal dispute with an unknown male suspect regarding the complainants 10-year-old pit bull. During the argument the suspect...
Search begins for next Kamehameha Schools trustee
Applications are open to fill a trustee vacancy at Kamehameha Schools. Candidates must have community involvement, experience in business, finance, or education, and strong Hawaiian values.
HIEMA learns from catastrophic flooding in Central Texas
The Gulf Coast is bracing for a potentially dangerous storm system with heavy downpours.
