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Kona Low rains pushes Wahiawa Reservoir near dangerous threshold
HONOLULU (Island News) -- As the water levels continue to rise at the Wahiawa Reservoir, City & County officials are standing by to respond to possible flash flooding. Steady overnight rains continued through the Friday, May 17, morning commute. Along with rainfall from early in the week, the reservoir water level has gone up over eight feet since Sunday pushing the total within 3 feet of minor flooding stages beginning at 84’.
Motorcyclist dead after ramming into rock embankment on Hawaii Island
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 59-year-old man is dead after ramming his motorcyclist into a rock embankment on Hawaii Island Thursday evening. Police responded to the scene around 5:40 p.m. at the intersection of Mamaloha Highway and Leilani Street. Officials said the motorcyclist overtook several vehicles near the Manuka State Park...
New Ililani affordable condo project opens in Kakaako
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Buying a one-bedroom condo for $300,000 and a two-bedroom for under $600,000 in Kakaako is almost unheard of. But those were the prices back in 2019 for about 200 units in the Ililani condo complex — a project designed to be 60% affordable housing and give young families, kupuna and working class folks a chance to achieve home ownership.
Transportation Department provides latest details on road impacts due to severe weather
The wet conditions caused flooding and landslides on our roads. The Director of the state Department of Transportation Ed Sniffen joins us for more on the developing situation.
Kauai residents brace for potential flash flooding as storm approaches
People living on the Garden Isle are bracing for bad weather. At Limahuli Preserve on Kauai's North Shore, residents are paying close attention to the Limahuli Stream, an indicator for them of how much water is coming from the mountain tops. Tags. Localnow. Kauai residents brace for potential flash flooding...
Service restored for Verizon Wireless customers with issues calling 911, HPD says
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Service has been restored for Verizon Wireless customers who were experiencing issues with calling 911, the Honolulu Police Department said. HPD posted on X around noon Friday that some customers may have been having trouble calling 911. Officials said if customers heard an automated recording with instructions...
HIEMA: No emergency after runaway siren sounds off in Ewa Beach
EWA BEACH (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency says there is no threat emergency after receiving a report of a runaway siren in the Ewa Beach area. It was reported the siren near the Ewa Villages Golf Course was malfunctioning. Details are limited. This story may be updated. Copyright...
Concerns raised over leadership at HART board meeting
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Uncertainty over Hart's executive leadership was brought up as a concern during Friday’s board of directors meeting. Earlier this month, a HART committee deferred a decision on executive director Lori Kahikina's contract, which expires at the end of the year.
Honolulu on alert: rain brings concerns of potential emergencies
HONOLULU (Island News) -- So far, the rain hasn't caused major damage in O’ahu but the city's still on high alert for any emergencies that may arise from the expected downpours. “Pretty limited impacts so far,” said Hiro Toiya with the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, “but there's still...
Friday Forecast - Morning rains for Oahu with shifting rains toward Kauai for the afternoon hours
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Kona Low brings heavy rains focused on Oahu and Kauai Friday. Overnight, cloudy skies with scattered showers in the evening. Heavier rains can be expected after midnight. Flooded roadways and landslides will be possible. Lows in the lower 70s.
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