Kalihi apartment fire ruled arson; $18K in damages estimated
KALIHI, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department classified a Kalihi house fire that was reported on April 5, as incendiary. HFD Investigators reported that the origin of the fire came from the third floor. The Accelerant Detection Canine Team alerted Officials of the presence of an ignitable liquid near...
Honolulu Fire Department Extinguishes Wai‘anae Blaze, Two Hospitalized, Five Displaced
A fire in a Wai‘anae residential building was fully extinguished after quick action from the Honolulu Fire Department. The fire was reported via 911 at 5:34 p.m. last Saturday, and was responded to by 40 fire department personnel across 12 units, as reported by the Honolulu Fire Department. Firefighters...
Tuesday Evening Weather – Moderate trades with stronger winds to end the week
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Trade winds with a few trade wind showers will appear on Wednesday. Increasing rain chances are expected on Thursday. Tonight, there will be cloudy skies with a few passing trade wind showers. Lows are in the lower 70s. Wednesday, partly cloudy skies with northeast winds will...
Crummy conditions plague Oahu park, garden
MAKIKI, Hawaii (KHON2) — A group of volunteers just wants to grow their own food, but they say they are dealing with threats, damage and unsanitary conditions at Makiki District Park. Folks who oversee the garden told say that they have been left to fend for themselves. Those who tend to the community gardens at […]
Motorcyclist, 22, killed in crash in Waimanalo
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 22-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Waimanalo Tuesday. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services says a motorcyclist crashed into a flatbed truck at around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Waikupanaha and Mahailua streets. He was pronounced dead at the scene. We’re awaiting more...
Man wanted for armed robbery at Papa John’s in Mapunapuna
MAPUNAPUNA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Honolulu police are searching for a man wanted for an armed robbery at the Papa John’s location in Mapunapuna. The pizza chain was robbed shortly before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8. The suspect entered Papa John's holding a red DoorDash bag. He walked behind the counter and revealed...
‘54% have no plan’: 8 hot takes for Hawaiʻi from new CC, tariff report
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Living in Hawaiʻi, we understand that credit is king. And most of us grow that rating through our credit card debt. Credit cards are helpful in offering rewards, and some offer no interest for a certain time. But credit cards can be a slippery slope that fills the gap between actual earned […]
Investigation underway after service member found dead at Wheeler Army Airfield
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A death investigation is underway at Wheeler Army Airfield after a service member was found dead inside a vehicle. Records reveal the discovery was made Friday in a parking lot off Amelia Earhart Street. The man, who sources said was in his 20s, was found by a...
Unvaccinated Oahu child contracts measles
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D. addressed the state’s rising measles cases and the urgent need for vaccinations during a press briefing Tuesday morning. During the briefing, the governor informed the public an unvaccinated child under the age of 5 had contracted the measles. “There’s no need to...
Tragic Manoa fire claims three lives; cause remains undetermined by HFD
HONOLULU (Island News) – The cause of a fatal fire in Manoa is undetermined, according to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD). HFD Investigators classified the cause of the fire that occurred on March 19, 2025, at 3566 Manoa Road. Officials reported that not enough information or evidence was available...
