Florida man arrested in Honolulu after alleged $1M scam
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Florida man was arrested at Honolulu’s airport in connection with an alleged fraud case, authorities said. Homeland Security and Honolulu police arrested 57-year-old Steven Minard on May 8 as he was attempting to board a flight to Houston, Texas. Authorities said Minard is accused of...
Respite centers for sick, injured homeless could close after lawmakers cut funding
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two respite centers that helped cut emergency room visits and EMS transports for the homeless are in danger of closing after state lawmakers cut appropriations. Health officials and city leaders are now working to find money to keep the centers running. Without alternatives, 62 people at the.
Kupuna critically injured driving wrong way on freeway: Police
On Monday, a kupuna was critically injured after driving the wrong way on a freeway off-ramp in the Kalihi area.
Stephen Tsai: Forget the lectures, just vote yes or no when it comes to...
This is final-exam week for the University of Hawaii. >> Let’s say you ask your uncle for $500 to help pay for the bare minimum in car repairs. Of course, he wants to help his brother’s kid. No problem. But first he suggests each putting $500 into a CD and then drawing off the interest of, maybe, $50 every year. And th
Man acquitted in deadly 2022 Chinatown shooting
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man charged in a deadly 2022 Chinatown shooting has been acquitted on all charges. A jury found 62-year-old Samuel Carter not guilty Monday on five counts, including second-degree murder and attempted murder. Prosecutors alleged Carter targeted a man in Chinatown in August 2022, but the bul
Hand signals: Crucial safety for Hawaiʻi bikers, drivers
During National Bike Safety Month, riders are reminded to use hand signals to communicate their intentions to other drivers, wear protective gear, and pay attention to traffic laws in order to stay safe on the roads.
Actor Stephen Hill joins with farmer from Waimanalo to discuss farm recovery
Hear from Nia Vasha from Get Redy Farm in Waimanalo, talking about how local fresh food have been impacted from the recent Kona Low.
Warning signs posted after two non-aggressive sharks spotted at Electric Beach
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) – Signs have been posted after two sharks were spotted at Kahe Point/Electric Beach on Tuesday morning. Honolulu Ocean Safety (OS) reported that two 5-7 ft. sharks were seen near the flumes. Officials confirmed that the sharks were non-aggressive but didn’t provide the species of...
Twin Sharks Crash Oahu’s Electric Beach, Lifeguards Post Warnings
Two sharks cruising off Kahe Point, better known to locals as Electric Beach, were enough to trigger a shark warning on Tuesday. Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguards spotted two nonaggressive sharks near the flumes, cleared swimmers from the immediate area and began patrolling the shoreline while warning signs went up and
Suspect arrested after allegedly pointing gun at security guard in Salt Lake
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police officers arrested a man Monday night accused of attempted murder and terroristic threatening. Shortly after 6 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of an armed man at Stadium Market Place in the Salt Lake area. According to the Honolulu Police Department, a security guard

















