Police arrest man suspected of starting Nanakuli residential fire
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police officers arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of arson after a Nanakuli townhouse went up in flames. Tuesday afternoon’s fire caused more than $700,000 in damage to the building on Helelua Place. Upon inspecting the scene of the fire, investigators determined it was...
The Cost To Prove Your Ethnicity And Heritage: Hawaiian Edition
So you’ve read my post on the growing importance of Identity Diversification and now you’re wondering what it actually takes to prove your ethnicity and heritage. Doing so can help you better navigate the shifting socioeconomic winds of society and, in some cases, even improve your odds of getting into school,...
New Tropical Storm Brewing in the Eastern Pacific
HONOLULU (KHON2) — We are currently tracking Tropical Storm Raymond and Tropical Storm Priscilla in the Eastern Pacific, not expected to cross over into our Central Pacific Waters. For our forecast for the islands today, showery clouds south of Oʻahu are moving north today and could trigger a few thunderstorms near...
Suspect identified, arrested in $700K Helelua Place fire
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Tuesday’s fire on Helelua Place, which caused over $700,000 in damage. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. The investigation is ongoing.
Transportation officials hope community leaders can help spread message for safer roads
Officials are reaching out to community leaders to try and help spread the message for safety on our roads. They're hoping by getting closer to drivers, more people will make better decisions.
TheBus, Handi-Van, Skyline phone lines down
The phone lines for TheBus, Skyline and Handi-Van callers are currently offline, the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services said on Oct. 10.
Man arrested in connection with attempted murder in Kalihi
HPD credits new operation with permanently shutting down illegal game rooms. The Honolulu Police Department says a new operation is not only shutting down illegal game rooms, it’s keeping them closed for good. Na Kiai O Maui to host clothing and furniture giveaway in Kahului. Updated: 8 hours ago.
King tides floods Mapunapuna Streets and forced road closures
A King Tide early Thursday morning flooded Ahua and Kilihau streets in Mapunapuna, prompting Honolulu police to shut down both roads. NOAA confirmed the tide peaked just after 4 a.m.
Hawaiian Island Sends A Firm Message To Speeders: Warnings Are Out, Fines Are In
You already know you're not supposed to speed or run red lights, but law enforcement on one Hawaiian island is cracking down with a new program.
Watch the Dateline episode “The Bucket Hat Mystery” now
Waipahu, Hawaii, is a small community. Everyone knows each other, and its way of life runs like blood in their veins. On January 13th, 2022, word was spreading quickly around Waipahu that “the healer,” the beloved local who owned a modest little acupuncture studio, was dead. And more shocking, had been murdered.

















