Shelters open in Kaʻū, Kona amidst Mauna Loa eruption

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Well if you think it's getting busier in Waikiki. It is. New numbers from the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism reveal December's monthly visitor count reached 91.5% passenger recovery from the same time in 2019.

MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Winter is Hawaii's wet season. In addition to the usual showers that come in with the trade winds, Hawaii periodically gets soaked by passing cold fronts. Sometimes those systems are more intense or last longer, which can cause additional problems while they are here. That...

The investigation into the deaths of Johnalynn Ilae and Frank Camaro, first reported missing last week and later found dead in different locations on Oahu, is now being treated as a murder-suicide, Honolulu Police officials confirm. Oahu woman found dead in Waikele was bound, strangled, HPD says. The investigation into...

HONOLULU COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Oahu's North Shore youth receive a boost for a better tomorrow. A new $50,000 grant presented by the Nareit Foundation to the non-profit Residential Youth Services and Empowerment is funding essential repairs to a group home on Oahu's North Shore, that'll give homeless young adults a safe and secure place to build their lives.

HONOLULU (KITV4) – The Avalon Group, a development company, purchased the Davies Pacific Center in downtown Honolulu and plans to transform the office building into a residential condominium. Many downtown workers are now working remotely which presents an opportunity for more downtown living in former office spaces.

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Honolulu police shut down the Waikiki bound lanes of Kalakaua Avenue at Kanunu Street on Monday night, after a vehicle crashed into a pole. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

HONOLULU, HI (Island Life) - Many people may not realize that riding TheBus has a lot of benefits. It’s easy, it’s convenient, and a safe way to get around for everyday people. Jon Nouchi (City and County of Honolulu Dept. of Transportation Services, Deputy Director) shared, “I think...

UPDATE 10:00 p.m.: Honolulu Police confirm that a 50-year-old has died after colliding with a truck while riding his bike. The accident occurred in the area of Mokapu Saddle Road and Kapaa Quarry Road in the Kailua area.

A 65-year resident of Palolo, Caroline Sasaki said she has never heard of a boulder falling from the west side of the valley, until one plunged into her own home over the weekend. Oahu homeowner recalls near miss with boulder that crashed into her Palolo home. A 65-year resident of...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The Honolulu Police Department has released its 2022 disciplinary report. Overall, HPD disciplined 22 officers for 14 incidents. Several of the cases resulted in the officers being let go.

MILILANI, Hawaii (KITV4) -- There's a man in Kunia who is keeping his neighborhood clean, one shopping cart at a time. Mark Salondaka's Na Mea Pono, or noble cause, is to return carts that a houseless person keeps piling up at the entrance of his subdivision. He does this on his own time, and his own dime.

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- A Hawaii development company has purchased a downtown Honolulu office building with plans to turn part of it into residential units. Avalon Group said Monday that its newly-acquired 378,000-square-foot Davies Pacific Center office building along Bishop Street will be converted to a mixed-use development with up to 120,000-square-feet of office and retail uses and the balance will be converted into up to 400 workforce and market-rate residential units.

HONOLULU (KITV4) – Drier weather through midweek. Trade wind showers increase for Friday into the weekend. Overnight, partly cloudy skies. Lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Scattered rains focused on Windward Big Island.

HONOLULU (KITV4) – The vast majority of Hawaii residents support legalizing marijuana, according to a public opinion poll released Tuesday by the Hawaii Cannabis Industry Association (HICIA). The poll showed that 86% of Hawaii residents who participated in the survey believe cannabis should be legal. Results show recreational cannabis...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Longtime UH sportscaster Jim Leahey has died at age 80, family members confirm. Leahey was most known as the prolific play-by-play voice for the University of Hawaii sports on TV and radio for nearly 60 years. He also hosted several radio and TV magazine-type shows over the years, most recently "Leahey and Leahey," with his son, Kanoa, on Hawaii Public Television.

HONOLULU - HI (KITV4) The 73rd Narcissus Queen was officially crowned on Saturday. Lions danced to kick off the coronation ball. KITV4's Rick Quan was the master of ceremonies. Sponsors were brought onstage to thank them for their generous donations.

HONOLULU (KITV4) - The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch all islands through this afternoon. Grab the jacket today and expect cloudy skies with frequent showers and chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs 74 to 79. Windy on kauai.

WAILUKU, Hawaii (KITV4) -- The Maui Police Department is facing separate lawsuits brought forward by three female employees of the department. According to court documents, all three women claim they have faced gender discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment and harassment.

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (KITV4) -- Native-Hawaiian business Nakupuna Companies has received a contract with the Navy to solicit information from the public regarding the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. The Navy awarded the contract to the local small business "to develop and execute a public outreach program...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The voice and heart of UH sports, broadcast legend Jim Leahey passed away on Monday. For 60 years, he brought games to life for thousands of Rainbow Warrior fans. Legendary sportscaster Jim Leahey died at the age of 80. Leahey hosted radio and TV shows and most...