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57-year-old woman in critical condition after being pinned between cars
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – A pedestrian is hospitalized in critical condition following a collision with three vehicles on Kapukawai St. in the Royal Kunia area. On Wednesday, April 17, around 10:21 p.m., the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section were informed of a critical motor vehicle collision that involved a pedestrian and three vehicles.
K-9 injured in barricade situation in Waianae
WAIANAE (Island News) -- A barricade situation that continued into the late night hours on Thursday resulted in a police K-9 being injured. The full extent of the dog's injuries are unknown heading into Friday, but at least one officer reported the K-9 would likely be okay. The dog was seen with its head wrapped in a bandage before being driven away from the scene.
Moped rider, 71, seriously injured after being struck by car in Kalihi
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A 71-year-old moped rider suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car in the Kalihi area, Wednesday afternoon. First responders were called out to the scene near Kahai Street and Mokauea Street around 3:30 p.m.
Officials say Waikiki crime is down while business want more police presence
WAIKIKI (KHON2) — It has been 18 months since officials launched Safe and Sound Waikiki, an initiative to combat crime in the heart of Waikiki’s tourism district with help from the community. Officials said crime is down overall, but some businesses still hope for more police presence. Honolulu police Maj. James Slayter said Safe and […]
In tearful testimony, woman describes day she believed alleged crime boss killed her boyfriend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It was the most dramatic day so far of the federal Mike Miske organized crime trial. On Thursday, in tearful testimony, 29-year-old Ashley Wong described the day in 2016 she believed Miske had kidnapped and killed her boyfriend — Johnathan Fraser. Witnesses say Miske blamed Fraser...
Mostly dry trade wind weather pattern through next week
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Expect mostly dry weather and pleasant trade winds through next week. The trade winds will pick up on Thursday and stay strong into next week, though they will slightly weaken over the weekend. Windward and mauka areas will see some clouds and brief showers overnight into the mornings, as occasional moisture moves […]
Oahu middle school to ban e-bikes after recent critical collision
EWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — A local middle school in Ewa will ban e-bikes at school starting on Monday, April 22. The principal of Ewa Makai Middle School wrote a letter to parents that they are prioritizing safety for students and staff. Ewa Makai announced it will ban e-bikes one week after a 12-year-old boy riding […]
Man in critical condition after being pulled from water at Waikiki Beach
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A man is in critical condition after being pulled from the water at Waikiki Beach, Thursday afternoon. Rescuers were called to the scene on a report of an unresponsive elderly swimmer in shallow waters at the beach, located in the 2400 block of Kalakaua Avenue, just after noon.
No injuries reported after small plane lands in Kapiʻolani Park
A small plane landed in Kapiʻolani Park on Tuesday and the two people on board were not injured, officials said. The plane "lost power and landed safely," said Scott Humber, a spokesperson for the city of Honolulu. Honolulu Emergency Services Department received a call about the plane at about...
City Council approves $250K settlement in HPD discrimination, harassment suit
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An HPD detective is getting $250,000 to settle a lawsuit against the Honolulu Police Department. The City Council approved the deal for Detective Maile Rego on Wednesday. In 2021, Rego said supervisors denied her promotions because she is a woman. She also said command staff retaliated against...
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