Kalihi pawn shop robbery suspect in custody; second suspect still at large
KALIHI, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) arrested a suspect in connection to a robbery incident that took place at a local pawn shop in the Kalihi area. On Thursday morning at approximately 7:45 a.m. HPD arrested a 35-year-old man for Robbery in the Second Degree.
Pearl City High School student getting attacked sparks investigation
PEARL CITY, Hawaii (Island News) -- A video of a girl repeatedly hitting another girl at Pearl City High School that gained a lot of online attention led the school and the Honolulu Police Department to look into the attack. The attack happened last week in the hallway at Pearl...
Judge grants restraining order in serial road rage case
The county is opening public access to the north and south ends of the harbor, which have been restricted to commercial operations for nearly three years. No Manoa magic Thursday afternoon as Hawaii falls 7-5, but they still have a chance in the elimination bracket. Family of woman with special...
Teen suspect in viral Wahiawa assault case released, issues apology
"I apologize for my children's behavior, and I really, you know, I'm being sincere, and I'm talking from the heart that I am sorry that, you know, my kids did what they did."
Thunderstorm Artis announces Hawaii shows
HONOLULU (Island News) - American Idol star Thunderstorm Artis is coming home to play two shows in Hawaii for the first time since placing in the Top 5 of the hit show. Artis will headline two shows at Blue Note Hawaii on June 27th at 6:30 and 9 p.m. The...
Keiki school lunch business feels the heat of federal policies
For a lot of students, the end of the school year means more food insecurity as they lose access to school meals. Data from the Hawaiʻi Foodbank shows that 1 in 4 keiki in Hawaiʻi will face food insecurity this summer. The Happy Bento is a lunch service...
US Postal Service improving security at Windward Oahu branch
A post office in Windward Oahu is locking up its lobby area during overnight hours.
Medical Examiners identify the man that died after an apparent drowning in Kailua
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s (ME) Office identified the 59-year-old man that died after an apparent drowning incident in Kailua on Tuesday morning, May 20. ME’s identified the man as Binh Tran. His cause and manner of death remain pending at this time.
Thursday Weather – Rainy and breezy with a chance of thunderstorms
Cloudy skies, scattered showers, and breezy trade winds across the islands. Heavier downpours and isolated thunderstorms are possible, especially on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, and the Big Island's slopes. Windward and mountain areas will see the most rain, with some showers reaching leeward spots. Conditions begin to improve by...
Midair mayhem after 2 threats in 24 hours on Hawaii flights
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Kailua resident Tom Brovarone was on his way to his niece's wedding in Los Angeles when suddenly his United Airlines plane turned around. "We're probably in the air for less than two hours," Brovarone said. "A lot of people were inconvenienced." United confirmed that a threat...