Mattress set on fire at a home in Kalihi
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Fire crews responded to a mattress fire at a residential building on Homerule Street in Kalihi. The 911 call came in just before 4 a.m. Saturday. Six HFD units with 22 personnel arrived within minutes to battle the flames. Fire fighters initiated an aggressive fire attack...
Four hospitalized in early morning Kalihi shooting
HONOLULU (KHON2) — An Attempted Murder has been opened following an early morning shooting on July 5 in Kalihi that left several men hospitalized, the Honolulu Police Department said. According to authorities, five adult males between the ages of 18 and 35 were congregating in a parking lot when they believed they...
Amber Jackson’s body was found 15 years ago today. Her loved ones are offering...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Fifteen years to the date, 57-year-old Kauaʻi resident Amber Jackson was found in a remote part of the island, after she had been brutally murdered by a blow to the head, and her loved ones are still urging anyone with any information to come forward. Jackson was reported missing for just over […]
DHHL awarded $22.3M in federal funds to build more Hawaiian housing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Department of Hawaiian Homelands has secured a $22.3 million federal grant. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will fund housing projects statewide to help clear DHHL’s more than 29,000 person waitlist. DHHL plans to award nearly 1,600 native...
Reckless, drunk driving in Hawaii: ‘It’s got to stop’
HONOLULU (KHON2) — There is a renewed push to keep Hawaii roads safe during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Residents are speaking out against reckless driving and advocates are calling for an end to drunk driving. Eric Checchio has lived along Wilikina Drive for about one year and said he has gotten used to […]
Woman, 25, dead following crash in Aiea
A woman has died following a vehicle crash in Aiea.
Honolulu rail project streamlines stations and tactics to save money
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu’s Skyline rail turned two years old this week and is now heading into its final phase of construction. After enduring years of delays and cost overruns ― rail leaders are trying several tactics to save money and meet deadlines. Escalators have been a feature...
5 food safety tips to keep friends, family safe this 4th of July
Grilling is a big part of summer in Hawaii, especially during the 4th of July. Many people love gathering with friends and family to enjoy tasty burgers, hot dogs, fish and even grilled fruits. But grilling can be dangerous if you're not careful. You can get hurt or sick if food isn't handled properly, or if a fire...
Honolulu police arrest Sheridan Park arson suspect
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police arrested a man, on Thursday, accused of setting fire to the playground at Sheridan Community Park on Monday, June 30. According to the Honolulu Police Department, surveillance cameras spotted a 28-year-old at the scene when the fire began that morning. Officials found...
Waianae residents demand more police after gunfire at Ma’ili Beach Park
Community members expressed outrage over the lack of police presence in their neighborhood on July 4, following a series of violent incidents. Residents at Ma'ili Beach Park reported hearing what they initially thought were fireworks, but soon realized they were gunshots. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with...