DLE discusses firework crackdown compared to last years
Major Mike Lambert is the director of the Department of Law Enforcement, which led the crackdown this year.
Man, 42, arrested after reported gunfire inside Wai‘anae home
A 42-year-old man was arrested after police say he fired multiple shots inside a Wai‘anae home. No injuries were reported and the investigation remains ongoing.
Son accused of killing mother asks to represent himself in court
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The suspect accused of killing his own mother in Hawaii Kai last month appeared in court Friday morning from the Oahu Community Correctional Center via Zoom. Shortly after 9 a.m., Micah Auna, 29, indicated to the judge that he wished to represent himself in court going forward.
Thunderstorms expected as the first full week of 2026 approaches
HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Friday, the usual trade winds will pick up and bring more rain mostly to windward mauka areas. By Saturday, both the winds and the rain will ease up with mostly cloudy conditions. An area of low pressure will develop northwest of the islands on Sunday then drift southward On Sunday, a […]
Top Spectrum News Hawaii stories of the week: Feds break up alleged Hawaii Island...
Happy weekend, Hawaii! This is part of Spectrum News Hawaii's weekly series, where we recap the top stories you may have missed throughout the week. Note: The stories below have been truncated, so please click on the links to read them in their entirety. This week’s big stories. 1....
Officials confirm no emergency after monthly siren test goes off early
There was no threat of emergency, even though the sirens went off earlier than their usual 11:45 a.m. test time.
Man caught in Waimanalo Beach rip current rescued by Ocean Safety lifeguard
A man was caught in the rip current off shore of Waimanalo Beach Park around 2:23 p.m. on Jan. 2, Honolulu Ocean Safety reported.
Oahu family faced fraudulent eviction in deed forgery scheme
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - New charges have been filed in a scheme to forge deeds and steal people’s homes, with the latest case targeting a Waialua family of seven. Sean Peregil said he and his family are still shaken months after a stranger showed up at their house and claimed he owned their property.
Kuhio Avenue Food Hall adds another independent food vendor to its lineup
Rather than just one cuisine, Kuhio Avenue Food Hall brings together multiple independent food vendors under one roof.
Honolulu first responders battled flames over New Year’s Day, including H-1 car fire
Honolulu Fire Department was busy battling a string of separate fires over New Year's Eve and Day this year.

















