Honolulu, HI

Kailua, HI

Hawaii State

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For the first time Wednesday, Honolulu police said the two men who died in a suspected mass overdose in Waikiki over the weekend apparently ingested fentanyl. The two who died were identified as Joseph Iseke, 44, of Kailua, and 53-year-old Steven Berengue of Kailua-Kona. Three others were...

HPD: 2 who died in apparent mass overdose in Waikiki likely took fentanyl-laced drugs

HPD confirms second person has died following apparent mass overdose event in Waikiki. A second person has died following an apparent mass overdose event in Waikiki on Sunday, Honolulu police have confirmed. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. Honolulu police are trying to track down a gunman and his accomplice following...

Surveillance video shows arson couple suspected in series of boat fires on Oahu

Loved ones search for answers after tragic fishing boat incident leaves 3 dead, 2 still missing. Loved ones are honoring the victims lost and are working to help the children they left behind. Hoping to take the rail line to Kapolei’s bustling shopping mall? You’re out of luck.

Second person has died following apparent mass overdose event in Waikiki, HPD confirms

Ewa Beach, HI

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The search continues for an Ewa Beach man with dementia who’s been missing for three weeks. Family and friends of Frank Pangelinan scoured several areas in town after hearing of two reported sightings Monday afternoon. They canvassed from University Avenue to Moiliili Neighborhood Park and the...

‘We miss him:’ Possible sightings of missing man with dementia revive desperate family’s search

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a traffic accident near Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore, said Honolulu EMS officials. EMS says the incident occurred right before 10 a.m. Monday morning on Kamehameha Highway and Iliohu Place. EMS said paramedics treated one patient for multiple...

Oahu man suffers serious injuries in North Shore crash

Hawaii County, HI

Midday Newscast: Hazardous smoke from wildfires hangs over millions in Canada, US. Watch “This is Now,” live from the Hawaii News Now Digital Center, weekdays on KHNL at 12 p.m. and on all of our streaming platforms. HNN's First Alert Weather team to provide tips on how to...

Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency gives update on response efforts as Kilauea eruption continues

HNN News Brief (June 7, 2023) Proposed 64% raises for the Honolulu City Council appear to be on track for approval. But today, the public may have a chance to make their voices heard. Hawaii News Now Sunrise Weather Report - Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Updated: 3 hours ago. |

Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth discusses Kilauea eruption

Midday Newscast: With summer near, report highlights bacteria levels at Hawaii beaches. Watch “This is Now,” live from the Hawaii News Now Digital Center, weekdays on KHNL at 12 p.m. and on all of our streaming platforms. Midday Newscast: EMS says mass overdose comes amid spike in fentanyl...

Midday Newscast: Hazardous smoke from wildfires hangs over millions in Canada, US

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Heart-stopping video captured Tuesday shows a young child walking outside the railing of a 19th-floor apartment in Kakaako. The child was pulled to safety by a neighbor. Police say the incident happened after a woman’s attempted suicide in the unit. At about 11:20 a.m., the boy...

Heart-stopping video shows young child walking outside railing on highrise balcony

Kilauea volcano erupting again at Halemaumau Crater, putting on spectacular show

Waipahu, HI

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Twenty-five Waipahu High School juniors are paving the way on the roads with a new AI program aimed at preventing traffic crashes. They are the first students in the nation to use AI program Road DX, which analyzes local high school campus for traffic blind spots. With the data, high school community members can safely be kept in crosswalks during busy times.

Hawaii students first in nation to use AI program for traffic crash prevention

HNN News Brief (June 7, 2023) Proposed 64% raises for the Honolulu City Council appear to be on track for approval. But today, the public may have a chance to make their voices heard. Hawaii News Now Sunrise Weather Report - Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Updated: 2 hours ago. |

New video shows moments when lava began spewing from Kilauea crater

Nevada State

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department is scrambling to hire hundreds of police officers, a critical shortage that a former deputy chief says could be impacting the agency’s ability to respond to crime. HPD says it needs to fill about 390 vacancies ― or nearly 20% of the...

‘Startling’ number of officer vacancies at HPD spur public safety concerns

Alaska State

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - What was supposed to be a long-awaited family fishing trip in Alaska ended in tragedy when a charter boat capsized. Two fishing boats carrying eight family members left on May 28, but only one boat came back. Among those killed in the capsized vessel were a couple...

Loved ones search for answers after tragic fishing boat incident leaves 3 dead, 2 missing

Loved ones search for answers after tragic fishing boat incident leaves 3 dead, 2 still missing. Loved ones are honoring the victims lost and are working to help the children they left behind. What The Tech: Apple's brand new Vision Pro headset. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. Apple has introduced...

Suspects sought following attempted armed robbery near Ala Moana Center

Florida State

Watch “This is Now,” live from the Hawaii News Now Digital Center, weekdays on KHNL at 12 p.m. and on all of our streaming platforms. Midday Newscast: June marks start of hurricane season in the Central Pacific. Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 12:00 PM HST. |. Watch “This...

Midday Newscast: Honolulu EMS director says mass overdose comes amid spike in fentanyl cases

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An United Airlines flight headed for Honolulu had to abort takeoff Monday due to an engine issue, officials said. Video from the flight shows black smoke pouring from a plane in San Francisco. Passengers onboard told HNN they heard a loud bang minutes into the flight as...

Engine reportedly blows out during takeoff on Honolulu-bound flight

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Shirley Ho has watched her customers grow up and grow old within the walls of Tasty Chop Suey on Gulick Avenue. But on June 25, the restaurant will close its doors. The restaurant’s lease is expiring and Ho, the owner, does not plan to renew it ―...

Amid mounting economic pressures, another iconic Hawaii restaurant calls it quits

Get ready, Hawaii: Iam Tongi to headline first concert on Oahu’s North Shore since big win. Iam Tongi is coming back home since clinching the title as American Idol’s Season 21 winner. Second person has died following apparent mass overdose event in Waikiki, HPD confirms. Updated: 11 hours...

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Get ready, Hawaii: Iam Tongi to headline first concert on Oahu’s North Shore since big win

California State

Kapolei, HI

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Sources tell Hawaii News Now it’s no coincidence. A military-funded project is building giant new storage tanks in Kapolei just as it prepares to drain the Red Hill fuel tanks. Island Energy has a $170,240,000 contract over five years that was awarded by the Defense Logistics...

Giant fuel storage tanks under construction as military prepares to defuel Red Hill

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Matson says a potential strike by California dock workers has one of its ships running a day late. While that’s enough to cause any disruptions for stores, some products have been flying off the shelves. On Tuesday, toilet paper seemed to be in pretty good supply...

Despite reports of panic buying, CA dock interruptions are having minimal impact

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - If you’re wondering if the Honolulu rail project will take you to the Kapolei’s Ka Makana Alii mall, the answer is no ― at least for now. Still, residents hope the line will be extended someday to include the destination. The East Kapolei station...

Hoping to take the rail line to Kapolei’s bustling shopping mall? You’re out of luck

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu’s Bar Leather Apron won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar on Monday. It’s the first time an establishment in Hawaii has won the prestigious national award. The upscale downtown bar was announced as the winner in Chicago. Hawaii has a rich history of...

Honolulu bar clinches prestigious national James Beard Award

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A growing body of evidence suggests hurricanes could be more severe on a warming planet. And researchers say tropical cyclones could act abnormally in other ways. Consistent patterns in past hurricanes in Hawaii’s vicinity have allowed for the strategic placement of radars across the state. Now, researchers...

Global warming is changing how hurricanes operate ― and researchers are scrambling to keep up

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The controversial 64% raise for City Council members is still slated to take effect without a vote in about three weeks. But a related plan ― to ban outside income ― is on the agenda at Wednesday’s council meeting. Council Chair Tommy Waters and...

Amid outrage over hefty raise, council to consider measure that would ban outside income

Pennsylvania State

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Congratulations to a rising senior at La Pietra who is receiving the opportunity to attend a summer program at a top business school. Megu Kurita is heading to Pennsylvania to attend Wharton School’s “Leadership in the business world” summer program. She was accepted after...

La Pietra senior accepted to prestigious summer program for aspiring business leaders

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HFD: ‘Intense’ blaze that tore through Kailua warehouse deemed accidental

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Fire Department investigators have determined the cause of the “intense” two-alarm blaze at a business and warehouse in Kailua to be accidental....

HFD: ‘Intense’ blaze that tore through Kailua warehouse deemed accidental

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