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Memorial services held at Pearl Harbor for last surviving USS Arizona crew member
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A somber day of remembrance was held at Pearl Harbor Tuesday morning, honoring the late Lou Conter, the last surviving crew member who was on board the USS Arizona during the attacks on Dec. 7, 1941. Conter was laid to rest in Grass Valley, Calif. by his...
Diezel Kamoku has Kahuku chasing baseball glory
It’s league playoff time for high school baseball, with the OIA Division 2 playoffs underway. Kahuku has clinched the top seed after an impressive 9-1 regular season record. A key player for the Big Red is senior middle infielder Diezel Kamoku, who is batting .410 with 17 stolen bases. Kamoku, also a standout in football […]
Looking for a fun summer job? Wet ‘n’ Wild is hiring ahead of its busiest season
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Looking for a fun summer job that will keep you on your toes?. Wet ‘n’ Wild is looking for young people to join their team as they gear up for their busiest season. After 25 years in Kapolei, the water park estimates it has given...
Shooting incident in Hawaiian Paradise Park sparks attempted murder investigation
PUNA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hawai’i Island police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a shooting incident in Hawaiian Paradise Park on the morning of Friday, April 19 resulted in a 32-year-old man sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Vasiliy Viktorovich Trubachev, hailing...
Rehab work set to begin on Haleiwa’s famous Rainbow Bridge
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rehabilitation work is set to begin on Haleiwa’s famous Rainbow Bridge later this month, the city said. City crews will be repairing cracks, painting and making other fixes to protect the bridge from corrosion and to improve its structural integrity. Construction is set to begin on...
Stairway to Heaven hiker shares story of how an angry resident reacted to trespassers
KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hiking enthusiasts tried to make the most of the Stairway to Heaven hike also known as the Haiku Stairs before the city begins the removal. The hike is illegal and over the weekend police gave out eight citations and issued 60 warnings to people trespassing.
Pearl Harbor Veteran from Minnesota accounted for nearly 80 years after attack
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A World War II veteran from Stillwater, Minnesota has been accounted for, decades after his death during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The United States Defense P.O.W/M.I.A Accounting Agency, or D.P.A.A, says Navy Fire Controlman 3rd class William F. Gusie was one of 429 crewmen killed on the U.S.S Oklahoma on December 7, 1941.
‘We had tents. Now we have homes’: Village for homeless prepares for new location
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A self-governed village for the unsheltered has been on state land in Waianae for years. But soon, some of its residents could be moving to a new community. Puuhonua O Waianae Mauka will be the new home for Auntie Twinkle’s village, which has been at the Waianae...
Neighbors react to standoff, large police presence in Waianae
Police, sheriffs and SWAT responded to the scene after a man barricaded himself into an apartment in Waianae on Thursday. The large police presence drew the attention of neighbors, who spoke to Island News about what they saw.
Food 2Go – Mavʻs Mini Donuts
Fresh made donuts to start off your morning, except they are mini. Mav’s Mini Donuts recently opened their booth at Ka Makana Ali’i Mall in Kapolei. Bite-sized and made right in front of you, they are ready to snack on warm and fresh. Named after the owners, Misa...
New training program helped injured K-9 receive immediate care at Waianae barricade
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A K9 that was injured at the Waianae barricade situation was quickly put onto the road to recovery at the VCA Family Animal Hospital in Pearl City. Prior to arriving at VCA the dog received a jumpstart on top medical attention that may not have...
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