Treatment facility for boys with behavioral problems gets pushback from area residents
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state has approved a new live-in treatment facility for up to five boys who have behavioral problems stemming from sexual abuse or trauma. The home run by Catholic Charities Hawaii is in the quiet “Royal Summit” neighborhood in Aiea. There’s no opening date yet,...
Early morning blaze destroys Waipahu home
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A two-alarm fire tore through a residential building in Waipahu early Wednesday morning, leaving the structure in ruins. According to the Honolulu Fire Department a call was received at 12:57 a.m. about a fire near Hula Street. Crews were dispatched to the scene with the first crew arriving at 1:07...
Man arrested over firearms in Ewa Beach barricade
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) – Honolulu police arrested a man in Ewa Beach after he refused to turn over his guns which led to a brief barricade incident on Wednesday morning. The 49-year-old suspect was arrested at 11:30 a.m. on April 16 for not handing over his firearms....
Missing Man Found Safe Near Diamond Head Crater by Honolulu Rescue Teams
Last week, a man in his 70s sparked a search and rescue operation after being reported missing near Diamond Head Crater. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) assisted the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) in locating the man, according to an official report from the HFD. The search began last Saturday, April...
Warning extended: Speed cameras catch 30k speeders weekly
If you've been driving - and speeding - through Likelike Highway and School Street lately, odds are, you've been caught on camera.
Move over eggs: These 4 tiny toys are taking over Hawaiʻi’s Easter baskets
Easter is around the corner, and you probably still have a lot to plan for. There's the family Easter meal, the special Easter clothing, Easter baskets and the ever-popular Easter eggs.
Parking fees coming to Keeaumoku Walmart, Sam’s Club lot
If you shop at Walmart or Sam's Club on Keeaumoku, you're probably used to dealing with long lines of cars looking for parking.
Ewa Beach barricade situation ends; suspect in custody
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A barricade situation evolved in Ewa Beach Wednesday morning closing off the nearby area for a short while. Honolulu police responded to the scene on Kaileolea Drive and the street was closed between Kaiee Street and Kapolei Parkway. The incident ended with one male taken into custody around 11:30...
Mother accused of killing adopted daughter returns to court
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Laie mother accused of killing her 11-year-old adopted daughter was back in court Wednesday. Sina Pili appeared with her attorney, Myles Breiner, who presented a motion to have her bail reduced and/or allow supervised release. The 39-year-old is charged with manslaughter, endangering the...
95% of Hawaii driver’s licenses, IDs compliant as REAL ID deadline nears
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Starting May 7, every air traveler 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID to board domestic flights and enter some federal buildings. If you haven’t gotten one yet, the process is fairly smooth as long as you have an appointment...