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Resident manager stabbed multiple times with ‘dagger’ after dispute over loud music in Waikiki
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police have arrested a 50-year-old suspect accused of stabbing a man in the chest in Waikiki, officials said. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. on Tusitala Street. Authorities said the suspect was arguing with the 59-year-old victim before stabbing him over 6 times with a dagger...
Vigil to remember the Oda 'ohana held in Waikiki as eldest, half-sibling shares fond memories
A vigil was held in Waikiki to remember the Oda family. The five family members died tragically at the hands of their father, Paris Oda, at their Manoa home. Vigil to remember the Oda 'ohana held in Waikiki as eldest, half-sibling shares fond memories. A vigil was held in Waikiki...
Trade winds strengthening leading to more windward showers
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Thursday will see a shift from gentle trade winds to gusty conditions due to strengthening high pressure north of the state. Showers will affect windward and mountainous regions, extending sporadically into leeward areas. Expect a return to drier and more stable weather over the weekend, accompanied by moderate to breezy easterly trades. […]
Kupuna speaks out after being brutally assaulted by food delivery driver
HONOLULU (Island News) -- For the first time, we're hearing from an elderly woman who was attacked by a delivery driver on March 22. Island News spoke exclusively with the woman on Wednesday, who's still recovering from her injuries. Puni Wilcox and her partner Jon Mapes are back at home...
Authorities searching for missing work furlough inmate on Oahu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Authorities are on the lookout for a work furlough inmate on Oahu who left the Laumaka Work Furlough Center on Monday and never returned. Officials say 28-year-old Keenan Acia left the facility on a job-seeking pass around 8 a.m. on Monday, March 25, and was reporting missing when he did not return by 2:30 p.m.
Honolulu adds technology upgrades to improve building permitting process
HONOLULU (Island News) -- An updated process for getting commercial or residential building permits has arrived. The City and County of Honolulu has added new automation and programming that can reportedly help speed up the permitting procedure and fix the backlog. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi emphasized Wednesday, "This is a...
WATCH: Huge school of fish swarm near Ala Moana Beach shore
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A large school of fish was caught on KHON2ʻs tower cam near shore at Ala Moana Beach Park on Tuesday afternoon. The gathering appears to have began around Noon and was noticed by weather anchor Justin Cruz. As of 5 p.m., the school remains large and near shore. Beachgoers were seen swimming […]
Man charged with killing dog, assaulting owner fails to appear in court
A man charged with strangling a dog to death earlier this month failed to appear in a Līhu‘e courtroom on Wednesday for his initial court hearing. Forty-seven-year-old Jason Mearns was scheduled to appear before Fifth Circuit Court Chief Judge Randal Valenciano for his arraignment and plea for the March 17 incident, which involved him reportedly strangling a dog to death and then assaulting the pet’s owner outside the owner’s Kōloa residence.
Thursday Weather - Gusty winds and scattered showers
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Strong and gusty easterly trade winds are expected into Friday as high pressure strengthens north of the state. Showers will favor windward and mountain areas with some reaching the leeward areas. Drier and more stable conditions will return over the weekend, with the easterly trades easing...
What’s a Preliminary Title Report and how does it benefit future homeowners
Honolulu (KHON2) – Kay Mukaigawa of Engel & Volkers Honolulu talks understanding Preliminary Title Reports for future homeowners. A Preliminary Title Report is a document that gives future homeowners a glimpse of what’s currently going on with the property. The report details who owns the property, and how they own it. It may hold the title as individuals, a trust, or could even be owned by a Corporation or entity.
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi livestream of the Merrie Monarch Festival
HONOLULU (HI Now) - HI Now host Kainoa Carlson speak with the co-hosts of the first ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Merrie Monarch Festival livestream Keʻalohi Reppun and Kaʻiuokalani Damas! They highlight what’s to come and how viewers can tune in. For more information, visit www.merriemonarch.com.
Island Country Markets to replace former Wailana Coffee House in Ala Moana
HONOLULU (KHON2) — ABC stores announced the opening of Oahu’s newest Island Country Markets location in Ala Moana. The new location will post up in the former Wailana Coffee House space on Ala Moana Boulevard and is set to open on Monday. “This location is steeped in local history, and we’re honored to be a […]
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