Coast Guard Escorts Oliver Widger And Cat Phoenix To Shore In Hawaii After Voyage...
Oliver Widger and his cat Phoenix arrived in Hawaii with a Coast Guard escort on Saturday following a 24-day journey from Oregon. Widger, 29, amassed nearly 2 million followers on Instagram as he documented his transpacific voyage with Phoenix, aboard a sailing vessel also named Phoenix. After receiving a medical...
Police investigation closes Pali Highway lane in Kaneohe
KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) – An apparent police investigation closed a portion of the road in the Pali Hwy area, Kailua bound, on Monday afternoon. The Honolulu Police Department notified the public at 12:11 p.m. that a right lane is blocked in the area of 6342 Pali Hwy, specifically in front of the Saint Stephen...
Memorial Day Weather – Mostly stable weather across the state
Today’s weather in Hawaiʻi will be mostly calm and stable due to high pressure aloft. A few brief showers may affect Kauaʻi this morning, but most areas will stay dry. Light trade winds continue, and surf remains small on all shores.
Man arrested for allegedly assaulting elderly mother in Chinatown
HONOLULU (Island News) – Honolulu Police arrested a 44-year-old man after it was reported that he allegedly assaulted his elderly mother in the Chinatown area on Sunday morning. According to police highlights, the initial incident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. when a mother and son got into a verbal...
Distressed boater rescued near Mokulua Islands by HFD and Ocean Safety
KA’OHAO, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a distressed boater that was reported offshore of the Mokulua Islands in Ka’ohao on Sunday evening. HFD crews responded to the scene at 6:09 p.m. to investigate the incident. Officials reported that a 30-foot sailboat...
Interior home design store preps customers for tariffs
HPM Building Supply recently opened an Oʻahu Design Center — its first Honolulu location in its 104-year history. It has a total of eight showrooms with others located on Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and Maui. The design centers sell home interior products such as cabinets, appliances, flooring...
Restraining Order Against Jailed Doctor Charged With Attempted Murder Dismissed
(AP) — A judge on Friday dismissed a petition for a temporary restraining order against a Maui anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife on a Honolulu hiking trail. Gerhardt Konig’s wife initially filed the petition after he allegedly pushed her toward the edge of a cliff, attempted...
Public asked to help name shark pups
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The public is invited to help name two shark pups at Sea Life Park in Waimanalo. Students from Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School came up with a list of names for the young sharks. For the larger shark, the options are: Bluey, Charzard, Koa, and Shadow. For...
Oahu Intrigue, Mysterious Creature Spotted in Manoa Mountains Sets Off Search and Speculation
A mysterious creature was spotted in the mountains above the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Oahu. Donovan Luis, a local resident, first took photos of the animal last Monday, which he described as a large cat, according to KHON2. After seeing the animal again last Friday, Luis contacted the Hawaii Department of...
Honolulu’s Bravest Honored, Firefighter Receives Gold Medal of Valor at Commendation Ceremony
The Honolulu Fire Department held a commendation ceremony at the Mission Memorial Auditorium to recognize first responders and civilians for their actions during emergencies. Mayor Rick Blangiardi and other city officials attended the event to present the awards, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. Fire...