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Katherine Kealoha to leave prison after serving fraction of 13-year sentence

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Katherine Kealoha, the former high-ranking deputy city prosecutor convicted of fraud, conspiracy and obstruction, will be moved this month from a federal prison to a halfway house years before her 13-year sentence is up. Transfer timeline. Kealoha will be moved from the Victorville medium-security prison outside of...

Honolulu, HI · 17h

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New Kapolei off-ramp opening brings permanent closure of Kalaeloa Blvd. exit

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of the opening of a new off-ramp (Exit 1A) from eastbound Farrington Highway to Harbor Access Road on Monday, Nov. 23. The new off-ramp will provide access to Kapolei Parkway and Kalaeloa Boulevard. A blessing and opening ceremony...

Kapolei, HI · 2d

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Police release Aiea manslaughter suspect pending investigation

A 29-year-old suspect arrested in connection to manslaughter in Aiea was released pending investigation on Sunday, Honolulu Police Department announced.

Aiea, HI · 1d

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Backyard cesspool fears grow after 30-foot fall in Halawa Heights

A 70-year-old man's serious injury after falling into a dried-up cesspool in Halawa Heights has prompted local residents and officials to raise concerns about the stability of aging septic systems across Oʻahu.

Halawa, HI · 14h

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Chinatown robbery suspect caught after brutal beating

A 36-year-old man is in jail after police say he struck a 61-year-old man with a blunt object, stole his belongings, and fled near Nimitz Highway and Maunakea Street Sunday night.

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Mililani & Waipahu Hit-and-Run Drivers Sought

CrimeStoppers Honolulu is asking for tips in two hit-and-run cases in Mililani and Waipahu, including a fatal pedestrian collision. Call 808-955-8300. Anonymous tips could earn up to $1,000.

Waipahu, HI · 1d

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Police investigate stolen vehicle set on fire in Pearl City

PEARL CITY, Hawaii (Island News) – Police are investigating an apparent arson incident following a fire that was reported in Pearl City early Wednesday morning. According to police, at approximately 1:22 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle fire in Pearl City. Crews with the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) were able to extinguish the fire.

Pearl City, HI · 1d

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HFD pulls man, 70, out of ‘old cesspool’ in his Aiea backyard

A 70-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after falling approximately 30 feet into a possible old cesspool in his backyard in Aiea, Hawaii, on Monday.

Aiea, HI · 2d

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Woman in Her 70s Seriously Hurt After Pearl City Crash

Moanalua Rd. & Waimano Home Rd. — Approximate Site of Pedestrian Crash. A woman in her 70s was in serious condition after a car struck her while she was walking in Pearl City on Tuesday morning. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded at about 7:20 a.m. to Moanalua Road and...

Pearl City, HI · 19h

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YouMe Mart closing months after opening in Honolulu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Korean grocery store on Keeaumoku is closing its doors just months after opening, leaving some customers surprised and raising questions about the challenges facing Hawaii businesses. YouMe Mart, located across from Walmart on Keeaumoku Street, has posted 30% to 50% off and final sale signs throughout...

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Three hospitalized after car collision in Kaimuki

KAIMUKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Three people were hospitalized for their injuries following a car collision in Kaimuki on Wednesday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the motor vehicle collision on Waialae Avenue and 6th Avenue around 1:47 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. EMS treated a 69-year-old man, a 64-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman for multiple injuries they suffered from the accident.

Honolulu, HI · 20h

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Super Sumo announces live tournament on Oahu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Professional sumo wrestlers are coming to Oahu for a live tournament. Nanakuli-native turned sumo star Konishiki, whose real name is Salevaa Atisanoe, is bringing Super Sumo to the Neal S. Blaisdell Center this winter. Konishiki was the first non-Japanese born wrestler to reach ozeki, sumo’s second-highest rank....

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Family of Southwest flight attendant who fell to her death from hotel balcony during Hawaii layover disputes suicide ruling, questions missing evidence: ‘We believe it was foul play,’ Jenny Lupton’s sister says

The family of Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton is questioning a Hawaii medical examiner's suicide ruling following her August 20 death during a work layover in Honolulu. BY: @WWW.GOFUNDME.COM/F/JENNY-LUPTON The family of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant who fell to her death from a 24th-floor hotel balcony during a work layover in Hawaii is disputing the medical examiner’s ruling. Jenny Lupton, a 50-year-old Oklahoma mother of one, was found dead outside the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikīkī on August 20. In October, the Honolulu...

Honolulu, HI · 22h

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Career criminal sentenced to 15 years in prison

HONOLULU (Island News) – The career criminal Dion Kitzmiller, 32, was sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison after a court granted the Honolulu Prosecutor’s request for consecutive sentences in two separate criminal cases. The first case stemmed from a domestic violence incident on January 16,...

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NDSU Gets Key Reality Check Ahead of Hawaii

North Dakota State still has a shot at a spot in the Mountain West Conference championship game, but the Bison have a clear reminder of what’s ahead. The weekly SP+ rankings for FBS teams show that the Bison, ranked No. 34, only beat a bottom-three FBS squad in UTEP last time out, and that is a concern going forward. NDSU overcame a slow start on offense and a fast start by the Miners to win 31-7 on Oct. 31, and it’s clear that the Bison will need a stronger showing against Hawaii (3-6), ranked No. 120 in the SP+, on Saturday night in Honolulu.

Fargo, ND · 2d

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This Kāneʻohe Couple Hopes To Resolve Permit Issues Before They Die

Dick and Noreen Van Horn, both 86, just wanted to resolve some minor permit issues with their family property so they could pass it on to their children. But that endeavor has turned into a two-and-a-half year waiting game with the Honolulu permitting department. The dispute centers on a deck...

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Tuesday’s traffic updates: blocked shoulders, alternate routes

Traffic incidents on Fort Weaver Road in Ewa and South King Street in Honolulu have blocked shoulders, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Kamehameha Hwy reopens after morning gas leak in Kaneohe

A gas leak on Kamehameha Highway prompted a closure between Kahuhipa Street and Mehana Street this morning, with the road reopening around noon — though only daily commute traffic is currently permitted.

Kaneohe, HI · 2d

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TEE It Up & Pour Your Own: Kapolei’s 24/7 Golf Hangout

Golf, great drinks and good times — all under one roof, 24/7! Discover Pars and Brews in Kapolei, where cutting-edge Trackman golf simulators let you fine-tune your swing, while 18 self-serve taps offer local craft beers, ciders, seltzers and more. Pay by the ounce, bring your friends and enjoy a one-of-a-kind golf experience on your own schedule! Plus, it's family-friendly and perfect for private parties. www.parsandbrews.com.

Kapolei, HI · 1d

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