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LIST: Flooding rains spur closures and cancellations. Here’s the latest
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Heavy rains continue to drench parts of the state as a kona low nears. Here are some of the closures and cancellations announced so far:. The city has moved Radford High School’s graduation from the Waikiki Shell to the Blaisdell Arena. The ceremony is still scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday.
HNN News Brief (May 16, 2024)
The governor has signed an emergency proclamation and pledged an all-of-government response to a kona low system nearing the islands that forecasters warn could bring record rains, flash flooding and thunderstorms. The city has also activated its Emergency Operations Center.
Honolulu's Emergency Operations Center activated ahead of severe weather
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has announced the activation of the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 7 p.m. in anticipation of severe weather and potential flooding from a Kona Low system. This system is expected to begin...
HHSAA reschedules final rounds of baseball and softball Championships
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - All the rain on Thursday caused a slight delay in the Hawaii state baseball and softball championships. It was announced throughout the day that all of the Softball and baseball semifinals games have been postponed till Friday. “It comes down to health and safety, it comes down...
New report shows a 12% increase in those experiencing homelessness on Oʻahu
The number of people experiencing homelessness on Oʻahu increased again this year — particularly those who are unsheltered. According to this year's Point in Time Count, the amount of people experiencing homelessness increased by about 12%. For those who are unsheltered, the increase was higher at 17%. Partners...
Waianae stabbing suspect released as prosecutors cite self-defense issues
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- The suspect who was arrested Sunday in connection with a deadly stabbing in Waianae has been declined by prosecutors due to “self-defense issues.”. Police say before 2 a.m. Sunday, on Farrington Highway near Plantation Road, Honolulu Police Department officials responded to an incident involving...
California man faces Hawaii Court for alleged drug-trafficking murder
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A man from California appeared in court Thursday for his alleged involvement in a murder connected to drug trafficking. According to legal documents, on March 27, 2021, 36-year-old Filimone Tavake ,reportedly committed the murder of a Hawaii resident at the victim’s residence as part of a drug distribution scheme. Tavake was apprehended […]
Loved ones searching for missing 90-year-old man last seen around Aina Haina
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Loved ones are searching for an elderly man who’s been missing for nearly a week. Honolulu police say 90-year-old Ryuzo Ogata was last seen getting dropped off by a taxi at his home in Aina Haina last Thursday around 1:30 p.m. Ogata is about 5′7 with...
Man is found guilty on all charges for fatal 2022 Tantalus shooting
A man accused of shooting and killing a teen in the Tantalus area of Round Top Drive two years ago has been found guilty on all charges. Nainoa Damon was convicted for the murder of 18-year-old Haʻaheo Kolona after trying to rob another person in March 2022. In testimony,...
Developer plans to build senior living facility on University of Hawaii land
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu real estate development company behind The Plaza Assisted Living senior housing facilities plans to build another one of these projects on land owned by the University of Hawaii. The UH Board of Regents met Thursday to discuss this new project that would be located...
City crews responding after 18,000 gallons of sewage spilled in Palolo
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The city’s Department of Environmental Services responded to a wastewater spill in Palolo on Thursday morning. It happened near the intersection of Kaʻau Street and Palolo Avenue. ENV crews said they were notified of the spill just after 9:10 a.m. Workers were able to stop the spill around 10:30 a.m.
The Number Of People Living On The Streets Of Oahu Has Nearly Doubled In The Last Decade
More people than ever are sleeping on Oahu’s streets, parks and beaches, according to data from an annual homeless survey released Wednesday. The Point in Time count — a federally mandated effort to identify the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January — located 4,494 homeless people on Oahu this year, a roughly 12% increase from 2023.
Honolulu Banksy exhibit postponed again, frustrating ticket holders and raising doubts
A follow-up to a story from earlier this week on an art exhibit featuring the work of renowned street artist, Banksy. It was supposed to open tomorrow in Honolulu but according to a former employee of the company, it may never happen.
NWS: Flood Watch in effect through Friday
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau through Friday due to a developing storm north of the islands. According to NWS, the highest chance for excessive rainfall appears to be over Oahu and possibly parts of Maui County starting Wednesday night, and will […]
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