Thunderstorms expected as the first full week of 2026 approaches
HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Friday, the usual trade winds will pick up and bring more rain mostly to windward mauka areas. By Saturday, both the winds and the rain will ease up with mostly cloudy conditions. An area of low pressure will develop northwest of the islands on Sunday then drift southward On Sunday, a […]
Top Spectrum News Hawaii stories of the week: Feds break up alleged Hawaii Island...
Happy weekend, Hawaii! This is part of Spectrum News Hawaii's weekly series, where we recap the top stories you may have missed throughout the week. Note: The stories below have been truncated, so please click on the links to read them in their entirety. This week’s big stories. 1....
Officials confirm no emergency after monthly siren test goes off early
There was no threat of emergency, even though the sirens went off earlier than their usual 11:45 a.m. test time.
Man caught in Waimanalo Beach rip current rescued by Ocean Safety lifeguard
A man was caught in the rip current off shore of Waimanalo Beach Park around 2:23 p.m. on Jan. 2, Honolulu Ocean Safety reported.
Oahu family faced fraudulent eviction in deed forgery scheme
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - New charges have been filed in a scheme to forge deeds and steal people’s homes, with the latest case targeting a Waialua family of seven. Sean Peregil said he and his family are still shaken months after a stranger showed up at their house and claimed he owned their property.
Kuhio Avenue Food Hall adds another independent food vendor to its lineup
Rather than just one cuisine, Kuhio Avenue Food Hall brings together multiple independent food vendors under one roof.
Honolulu first responders battled flames over New Year’s Day, including H-1 car fire
Honolulu Fire Department was busy battling a string of separate fires over New Year's Eve and Day this year.
Man in custody after allegedly hitting 70-year-old with his car in Mokuleia
MOKULEIA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 56-year-old man was taken into custody after he allegedly drove his car into a 70-year-old man in Mokuleia. Honolulu police said the incident happened on Thursday morning at about 9 a.m. Police tell us the suspect first drove through a gate before hitting the victim, causing...
No tsunami warning after 6.5 quake off Mexican coast
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary 6.5 earthquake that struck off the state of Guerrero in Mexico, officials said.
Officials: Drones, enforcement led to quieter New Years Eve in Hawaii
The State Department of Law Enforcement gave media members a first-hand view of their efforts to crack down on illegal fireworks through a ride-along on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
