State issues cease-and-desist to halt suspected crypto pyramid scheme in Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State officials ordered BG Wealth Sharing and two women to stop soliciting investors, as federal investigators also move in on what some authorities describe as a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. BG Wealth Sharing has been operating in Hawaii with small initial investments, promises of wealth and incentives for...
BWS: First-time watermain breaks justifies not paying damage claims
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Kailua man whose damage claim was denied by the Board of Water Supply said he’s gotten lucky with another utility company. He said he will continue to fight for his claim, even though BWS said it considers “first time main breaks” as a valid excuse to not pay for damage. Crews […]
Those impacted by Kona low storms can now apply for FEMA assistance
With the back-to-back Kona low storms impacting Hawaiʻi and Super Typhoon Sinlaku making its destructive course across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, various federal agencies have had to deploy disaster teams to assist with storm recovery across the Pacific. HPR previously spoke with representatives from the Small Business...
Floating Homeless Encampment in Hawaii, Near Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Finally Being Dismantled
Hawaii floating homeless encampment on Kalihi Stream near Pearl Harbor is being dismantled amid sanitation crime and environmental concerns along the Honolulu shoreline
Former property manager pleads not guilty in $647,000 embezzlement case
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A former Oahu property manager accused of stealing nearly $650,000 pleaded not guilty Thursday to theft and fraud charges. An indictment alleges Russell Doane, 66, embezzled about $647,000 from at least three homeowner associations while working at Hawaiian Properties. In court, his attorney requested supervised release, saying...
Hawai‘i Community College Day showcases diverse programs, classic cars during annual event
Hundreds of students, families, and community members filled Hawai‘i Community College‘s Manono campus on April 25 for a high-energy event featuring classic cars, live demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities across campus. Activity on campus was nonstop for the annual Hawai‘i Community College Day, and this year’s event was an...
Takai rallies to capture state title and helps Punahou 3-peat
A year ago, Alexa Takai saw her dream of winning the girls golf individual state title as a freshman crumble in the final round. This time, the Punahou sophomore rallied from a four-stroke deficit, carding a 4-under par 68 on Wednesday to capture the title at the David Ishii/HHSAA Girls Golf State Championships at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course.
Howard’s Business Report: Oahu single-family home and condo sales down in April
The Honolulu Board of Realtors says median prices for single-family homes dropped 4.6 percent from last year, while condo sales dropped by 3.8 percent.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 16 Poke Fest
Frolic’s 9th Annual Poke Fest is going to be so ‘ono—not only are veteran poke shops and newcomers vying for the fan favorite King of Poke Fest vote, competition fever has spread to exciting non-poke specialists who are also creating new poke dishes. All this takes place at the island’s biggest poke celebration next Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 8 p.m...
Woman hospitalized after rollover crash in Mapunapuna
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A 39-year-old woman was hospitalized for her injuries following a rollover crash in Mapunapuna on Thursday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-car collision in the area of Puuloa Road and Mapunapuna Place around 3:41 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The accident ended with one of the cars rolling over.
