Apartment fire in Aiea ruled accidental
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Fire investigators have classified the cause of an apartment building fire in Aiea on Wednesday as accidental. The blaze was first reported at around 12:45 p.m. on Koauka Loop. The Honolulu Fire Department said crews arrived at the scene just before 1 p.m. and found smoke coming...
4 fallen utility poles closed Likelike Highway at School Street
Around 2:34 a.m. on Dec. 2, the Department of Transportation reported "multiple downed utility poles" which closed Kāne‘ohe-bound Likelike Highway between School Street and Wilson Tunnel.
Skyline ridership increased almost 30K in November
Skyline ridership grew by nearly 30,000 riders in November, the first full month of the rail's second segment.
Woman arrested in Waikiki vehicle break-in, credit card fraud case
HONOLULU (Island News) – A woman has been arrested for multiple counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, identity theft, and more, following a vehicle break-in incident that happened in October. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) reported that on October 6, 2025, officers responded to the Waikiki area...
Man seriously injured after an apparent road rage stabbing in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) – A man was taken with serious injuries after an apparent stabbing occurred in Honolulu on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. and was reported on Kinau St. in Honolulu, according to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS). EMS reported that they co-responded to...
Man, 60, indicted for alleged assault on HPD officer
A 60-year-old man was indicted for an alleged assault of a Honolulu Police Officer, the Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney said on Dec. 3.
Honolulu taxi companies may soon set own fares to compete with Uber, Lyft
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu City Council is expected to pass a bill Wednesday that would end decades of city regulation of taxi rates, giving local cab companies the ability to set their own fares for the first time in years. The change represents the biggest shift in the local...
Man arrested for allegedly brandishing gun in Makakilo road rage incident
A 20-year-old man was arrested for Terroristic Threatening after allegedly displaying a black handgun during a road rage incident in Makakilo on Sunday night.
Man indicted after allegedly stealing truck with children inside
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man accused of stealing a man’s truck with his two young children inside was indicted Tuesday. Joshua Lopes-Keli, 36, was indicted with three counts of kidnapping, second-degree robbery, and unauthorized control of a vehicle. Father saves children in alleged violent carjacking. The...
Over 100 keiki saw Deaf Santa at Pearlridge this year
Over 100 hearing-impaired children gathered at Pearlridge Center on Dec. 2 to share their Christmas wishlist.

















