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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 […]
‘It’s the driver’s responsibility’ | Looking at CDL requirements after deadly Honolulu shuttle bus crash
HONOLULU (Island News) – What would have been a day in paradise turned into a deadly situation when a shuttle bus crashed into cruise ship guests on the Honolulu Harbor Pier. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services said it is important for drivers to have...
Rail Chief’s Latest Evaluation Raises Questions About Whether She Has A Future With Rail
The newly released annual evaluation of Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation CEO Lori Kahikina cites an array of shortcomings in her performance last year, including a complaint that she has “restricted the Board’s access to vital details required for oversight.”. The evaluation by the rail project’s board of...
Episode 193: Behind the lens, this photographer has a love of sports — and a ‘dad instinct’
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rick Agan’s sports photos are described as action-packed and intense. On this episode of “Muthaship,” the owner of Takoeye Sports Photography shares how a combination of “dad instinct” and his love for sports sparked his newfound passion. Remember to subscribe to the...
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 […]
Beautiful weather to last through next week
We will continue to have beautiful weather not only today but through the upcoming weekend and most likely through the workweek next week. We will continue to have a chance for a few overnight, morning windward, mauka areas with a few light showers on the leeward parts of the islands. The best chance for that […]
Skyline average daily ridership even lower than last year
Skyline continues to disappoint, with average ridership even lower than last year. The Director of Transportation Services said things will turn around once the second segment opens but that isn't until Spring 2025.
Nā Leo Pilimehana celebrates 40th anniversary with upcoming benefit concert
Nā Leo Pilimehana, the biggest selling female Hawaiian band in the world, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a benefit concert. Proceeds will go to support scholarships for future generations of music students at Windward Community College. Their song "Local Boys" put the trio from Kamehameha Kapālama on the...
Maui produced film now streaming on Amazon Prime and soon on Hawaiian Airlines Planes
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A film that celebrates Maui with comedy is now streaming on Amazon Prime and will soon be airing on Hawaiian Airlines planes. But production was shut down during the Island's wildfires as crew members banded together to help family and others on The Valley Isle. The...
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