At least 7 dead, 11 injured in Louisville plane crash heading to Honolulu
The Federal Aviation Administration said the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was heading for Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Rep. Ed Case appoints new Hawai‘i district director
Hawai‘i’s U.S. Rep. Ed Case has appointed longtime Hawai‘i federal, state and nonprofit executive Kekoa Kaluhiwa as his Deputy Chief of Staff and Hawai‘i District Director. Kaluhiwa will be working out of Case’s Honolulu district office. Kaluhiwa joins Case after eight years with Kamehameha Schools, most...
Moped crash on South King Street leaves teen seriously injured
An 18-year-old woman is in the hospital after being seriously injured in a moped crash on South King Street.
City selects corporations to lead affordable housing development
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu has selected preferred negotiating partners to develop affordable housing at 130 South Beretania Street. The site bordered by Pali Highway, South Beretania Street, and Fort Street, offers a prime, transit-oriented location. It is within walking distance of...
Oahu sees rise in traffic deaths; HPD plans random checkpoints
Traffic deaths on Oahu have already surpassed last year's total, prompting Honolulu Police to increase road safety measures.
Federal employees without pay find support at local food pantries
Uncertainty surrounding the distribution of SNAP benefits and ongoing furloughs during the government shutdown is causing multiple challenges for federal employees. On Monday, HPR visited an Oʻahu food pantry that added an extra day of distributions specifically for federal workers. Abigail Meadows is part of a team...
Recorded phone call reveals a state investigator allegedly threatened to arrest a deputy sheriff
The governor's office says they had no involvement in the personnel matter discussed in the recording.
Drivers slapped with new fluctuating speed fines – and you won’t know about up...
MOTORISTS are being hit with new fluctuating speed fines – and many won’t find out about the penalties, worth up to £313, until after they’ve already driven home. Honolulu’s new...
DOE’s Top Leader Could Get Big Pay Raise
Keith Hayashi stepped in to lead the Department of Education at a tumultuous time. Some campuses were still closed from the Covid-19 pandemic, families’ trust in the public education system had fallen and the previous superintendent, Christina Kishimoto, left the job after repeatedly clashing with the teachers’ union...
Honolulu City Council pushes to halt North Shore gondola project
The Honolulu City Council is questioning the Kamananui agribusiness project on the North Shore, citing unmet agricultural goals and a shift towards tourism.
