Oʻahu Public Transit Systems Resume Operations After Outage
Public transportation users on Oʻahu can breathe a sigh of relief as TheBus and TheHandi-Van networks have returned to operational status. The Department of Transportation Services (DTS) for the City and County of Honolulu reported that customer service lines, GPS, and related websites are functioning again after an...
Fighting fire with flight: Drones helping HFD battle wildfires
With wildfire risks growing across the islands, Honolulu firefighters are deploying new technology in the sky.
Special needs students are the stars at this annual shopping event
"Having these experiences gets to add a lot of quality to her life."
Monk seal spotted at Kaimana Beach
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaiian monk seal was seen hanging loose in Waikiki Saturday. The seal was seen swimming ashore as beachgoers made way for the seal. The public is reminded to keep a distance of at least 50 feet. Seal sightings can be reported to the National Oceanic and...
A celebration of life for Tutu Bert, co-founder of Oahu’s first homeless shelter
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A celebration of the life of an extraordinary woman. Dozens came to say a hui hou to Roberta DuTeil, more affectionately known as Tutu Bert. DuTeil and her husband, the late Fr. Claude, started the Peanut Butter Ministry in the 1970s on Smith Street in Downtown Honolulu. Volunteers offered...
Victims hospitalized in Nanakuli shootings and Kapolei stabbing, police investigating
On Sept. 6 at approximately 2:30 a.m. HPD District 8 patrol officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots in Nanakuli that left one male in critical condition.
Aina Haina resident recovers in aftermath of devastating house fire
The final week of August, a severe morning fire shocked the Aina Haina community, destroying two homes. The fire victim Alan Kam spoke about his attempt to control the fire and the aftermath with his house severely burned left with catastrophic damage.
Virginia-based group calls Kamehameha Schools’ admission policy ‘neither fair nor legal’
A national group based in Arlington, Virginia challenged the admissions policy at Kamehameha Schools on Sept. 4.
HPD Investigates Deadly Incident at Halawa Home
Halawa House Under Murder Investigation by Police When I first heard about the incident in Halawa this past Thursday, I […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
‘Blood-curdling scream’: Toddler burned by buried coals on beach
The two-year-old is now recovering from second-degree burns.