Pickup truck seen driving wrong way on H-1 Freeway near Waikele
WAIKELE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A pickup truck was seen driving in the wrong direction of the H-1 Freeway westbound in the Waikele area on Monday night. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) said they received calls about the wrong-way driver at about 11 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. The truck was reportedly driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of the H-1 Freeway near Waikele.
Koko Crater Stables tenant told to vacate
The City has ordered Aloha Riding Lessons to vacate the Koko Crater Stables by January 15, 2027, prompting concerns from local residents about the loss of a community asset.
First Alert Forecast: Flood Watch on for all islands, more heavy rain expected today
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Flood Watch extended until Thursday morning for the entire state. A disturbance moving over the island chain from the west will bring clouds and showers to the state through tonight. An accompanying upper level disturbance provides the instability for the chance for thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall....
Attempted kidnapping rattles Diamond Head neighborhood
A 23-year-old man was arrested following an attempted kidnapping of two women near Diamond Head in Honolulu on Monday.
62-year-old moped rider critically injured in Kalihi crash
HONOLULU (Island News) – A moped collision in Kalihi resulted in critical injuries on Monday afternoon, according to Honolulu police. The incident occurred at approximately 1:40 p.m. on North Kuakini St. when a 19-year-old woman was headed westbound when she attempted to make a left turn into the Liliha Bakery parking lot.
Suspicious package prompts evacuation of Kakaako office
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A suspicious package discovered at a Kakaako office prompted an evacuation and hazardous materials investigation Monday afternoon. The Honolulu Fire Department said crews responded around 12:50 p.m. to assist Honolulu police after an employee discovered the package. Office occupants had already been evacuated when firefighters arrived. Once...
First Alert Forecast: Radar shows heavy showers headed our way
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The much anticipated wet weather is finally upon us. Radar shows heavy showers just to our southwest with some lighter rainfall already onshore. A Flood Watch is in effect for all islands. Projected accumulations across the state range from a trace of rainfall to 10″ in the Maui mountains. Forecast models seem to agree that most of the moisture will focus on Oahu and the islands of Maui County.
DHHL hopes these factory-built homes will help solve a housing problem
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The agency in charge of housing Native Hawaiians is exploring an innovative solution they hope will shorten their waitlist of beneficiaries. The Department of Hawaiian Homelands launched a pilot program with modular homes. They arrive on a barge after being built in a Buena Vista Colorado factory....
Honolulu opens emergency shelters ahead of heavy rain, flash flooding
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu has opened emergency shelters across Oahu due to the threat of heavy rain and possible flash flooding. Hawaii News Now’s First Alert Weather Team has declared Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as First Alert Weather Days as a trough brings potential heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms with intense rain rates.
Woman escapes clutches of alleged unknown kidnapper
HONOLULU (Hawaiʻi News Now) — A terrifying attempted kidnapping in broad daylight on the Diamond Head Gold Coast was caught on video. Around noon Monday, surveillance video shows a truck parked outside the Kainalu condominium on Coconut Avenue. Police say a man went inside the garage, confronted two women and then chased the younger one.
