Teen hiker rescued near Makapu‘u Lighthouse Trail
HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) — A teenage hiker was airlifted to safety Monday morning after suffering an injury near the Makapu‘u Tidepools off the popular Makapu‘u Lighthouse Trail in Hawai‘i Kai, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. HFD said it received a 911 call on...
Kunia fire scorches 20 acres near Hawaii Country Club in Oahu
Honolulu Fire Investigators are examining the cause of a fire that scorched 20 acres near the Hawaii Country Club.
‘It’s just awful.’ Caretakers examine narrow shaft where boy fell at Koko Crater
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Koko Crater Tramway is famous for its WWII-era tramway and grueling thousand-plus steps to the top. But on Saturday, an 8-year-old boy was critically injured after the city says he accessed an entry point Saturday to a bunker at the summit and fell 20-40 feet. The city...
The Conversation: A call-in on illegal fireworks
Today on The Conversation, we're opening our phone lines to discuss the crackdown on illegal fireworks. Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Gov. Josh Green signed into law a bill that imposes stricter consequences for people who possess and use illegal aerials. Joining us today to talk about enforcement...
Elderly flower farmer killed in Maili blaze remembered for warm smile, gentle nature
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Loved ones are mourning the loss of a 94-year-old woman who was killed in Sunday’s fire in Maili. Maria Pasqual was a flower farmer in Maili, loved by those who encountered her. The family who lives next door to her farm recalled their frantic attempt to...
Man who killed pregnant girlfriend with Hawaii roots sentenced to life in prison
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man who killed his pregnant girlfriend from the Big Island will spend the rest of his life in prison. Richard Jacobson received a life sentence without the possibility of parole after being convicted of murdering Brandy Ebanez, the mother of his two daughters and unborn son.
Haleiwa accident survivor Dakota Briley needs long-term care
Dakota Briley, the 20-year-old Oahu surfer, is awake and fighting after being struck by a driver three weeks ago.
‘It is a really trippy feeling’: Epic Jaws ride with the Lenny brothers goes...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Capturing memorable sports images comes down to the perfect combination of skill, location, and timing. When brothers and big wave surfers Kai and Ridge Lenny hit Jaws for a session, all those ingredients blended together. “It wasn’t necessarily about trying to get a barrel shot, like we...
‘Unexplained fingernail scratches’ lead to person of interest, backyard search for Diane Suzuki
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A denied request for a second search warrant in November 1990 was one of the most frustrating events for investigators. On Nov. 14, 1990, the night Honolulu police detectives searched the Rosalie Woodson Dance Academy and found blood in the bathroom, detectives were also preparing to search...
Christmas came early with annual craft fair in Pearl City
Christmas came early this year with a craft fair hosted in Pearl City, giving shoppers a head start on their holiday lists.