Scheduled closure of H-1 Airport Viaduct for sign installations
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the westbound H-1 Airport Viaduct is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday for sign installation work. The westbound H-1 Airport Viaduct, between the Airport off-ramp (Exit 16) and the Kaneohe/Honolulu off-ramp (Exit 13B), will be fully closed for...
Thursday Weather | Trades return with dry conditions; Ashfall advisory in effect
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Trade winds are coming back today as high pressure builds north of the islands. These winds will be moderate and will stick around into the weekend. Because there’s high pressure in the upper atmosphere too, the air will stay pretty stable, so rain will be limited for the next few days.
East Kapolei Rezoning Would Shift 1,381 Acres to Mixed-Use Near Skyline Stations
More housing and walkable streets near rail platforms—that's the vision Honolulu's planning department is now proposing.
Woman arrested, police seize cash and gambling machines
AIEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A woman was arrested, and multiple gambling machines and cash were seized after a police raid. The Honolulu Police Department executed a search warrant Wednesday on an illegal gambling-type game room on Kauhale Street. A 50-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of second-degree possession of a gambling...
Honolulu’s Historic Home Tax Benefit Covers 470 O’ahu Parcels With A Caveat
If you own or are shopping for a historic home on O'ahu, a city program trades a property tax break for one obligation: let the public see.
Bail reduced for former Kamehameha Schools employee accused of stealing $360k
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A judge denied a request to release a former Kamehameha Schools Hawaii employee who allegedly stole hundred of thousands of dollars. The judge did agree to reduce the bail for Zachary Heltz, 32, from $500,000 to $50,000. Heltz faces charges of theft and computer fraud. He is...
Federal assistance deadline for Kona Low victims extended
The federal disaster assistance application deadline has been extended for residents affected by flooding from the Kona low storms in March.
Lane closure on Kamehameha Hwy near Waimea Bay from fallen boulders continues through late...
HALEIWA, Hawaii (Island News) -- After large boulders fell onto Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay earlier this month from severe weather, a lane closure for a rockfall protection project will last throughout the summer, the Honolulu Department of Transportation (HDOT) said in an update. Kamehameha Highway north of Waimea Bay...
Island Impact: Earth Day milestone reached as Genki Balls splash into Ala Wai Canal
HONOLULU (Island News) -- More than 1,000 Genki Balls were launched into the Ala Wai Canal on Earth Day as students, educators and community partners celebrated a major environmental milestone in Honolulu. The Genki Ala Wai Project said it has now reached 300,000 Genki Balls placed into the canal through...
Resilient Ecki seeks loving home in Hawaii
A three-legged puppy is looking to find an active, loving forever home. Could that be yours?
