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Roadside memorial grows for mother of 2 killed in North Shore hit-and-run
HALEIWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A roadside memorial is now up in Haleiwa for the victim of a deadly hit-and-run crash. Tiffany Gonsales, 39, was killed when a vehicle struck her as she was walking along Joseph P. Leong highway around 3 a.m. last Thursday. Gonsales was a single mother of two...
Catherine Toth Fox: We Don't Like Speed Humps But We Should Get Used To Them
Yesterday I drove over eight speed humps on my commute — and I barely registered them. It’s been four years since the state installed speed humps — or raised crosswalks — on the Pali Highway, near where I live. And though they have spurred heated debate among drivers, these humps aren’t going anywhere. In fact, the city is planning to install more.
Shocking new details link 2021 murder victim to methamphetamine distribution ring
SAN FRANCISCO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Documents filed in federal court allege that a 2021 Aiea murder was tied to a methamphetamine ring that included both suspect Filimone Tavake and his victim, Malakai “Mo” Maumalanga. The allegations were in a memorandum filed in federal court in San Francisco in order...
10 New & Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: March 2024
Midnight matcha and gelato are coming to the Kapahulu corridor. Part lounge, part café and full of cozy vibes, this is a sister eatery to Aburiya Ibushi: After an izakaya dinner, you can night-cap next door at Cha to Gelato, which is soft-opening this month from 2 p.m. to midnight with single-origin organic Japanese tea and gelato.
HPD searching for burglary suspect who cut through fence, stole items at August Ahrens Elementary
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for cutting through a fence and burglarizing a Waipahu elementary school twice in March. The first burglary at August Ahrens Elementary, located at 94-1170 Waipahu Street, happened on March 12 just before 3 a.m. Kupuna...
HECO could be fined for power outages in Mililani meant to prevent wildfires
The state has identified wildfires as the most significant natural hazard in the islands…and Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) is taking additional measures to prevent wildfires in the wake of the Lahaina tragedy.
Mililani community pushes for public safety awareness
HONOLULU (KHON2) — State Rep. Trish La Chica and the Honolulu Police Department partnered together to hold a public safety awareness event Thursday morning. Mililani community members and area students sign-waved during the morning commute. The event’s message focused on public safety topics including driver safety, bullying, and more. Wake Up 2Day went live from […]
Oahu work furlough inmate escape apprehended in Kaimuki
HONOLULU (Island News) -- An Oahu work furlough inmate who was reported missing on Monday has been recaptured, authorities said. Keenan Acia left the Laumaka Work Furlough Center around 8 a.m. on Monday and failed to return to the facility by his 2:30 p.m. curfew, prompting an immediate response by the Hawaii Sheriff's Department.
Kapolei High School student brings awareness to driving under the influence with city leaders
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) - A Kapolei High School senior brought his community together for a cause near and dear to his heart. Jonah Fuentes was joined by his family, community members, the Honolulu Police Department, Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hawaii, Councilmember Andria Tupola and many supporters to bring awareness to the harms and dangers of driving under the influence.
‘The sweetest souls’: Bicyclists killed in crash remembered amid calls for safety
EWA BEACH (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Ewa Beach community is in mourning after two bicyclists were struck and killed along Fort Weaver Road on Sunday. Kahealani Lakalo, of Ewa Beach, said she’s been neighbors with 62-year-old Naomi Meyers and 75-year-old James Rowland for nearly a decade. Lakalo said the couple were just going about their daily routine Sunday morning when they were hit by a car.
HFD classify cause of an Aiea fire as accidental, $720,000 worth of damages reported
Honolulu Fire Department Investigators identified the cause of the fire as accidental. They reported that the cause of the fire was unattended cooking. Hawaii Island Police arrested and charged a couple for an array of offenses following a violent kidnapping incident in Hilo early Sunday morning, March 24.
You’ll find ‘victor’ in her name, but this wrestling champ isn’t taking winning for granted
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For Victoriana Kim, victory is now somewhat routine. During two collegiate seasons, she’s won two national championships. What’s even more remarkable is the Mililani alum never planned on competing at the next level and committed to Southwestern Oregon Community college without even first visiting the campus.
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