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Hawaiian Electric says crews inspected nearly 200 manholes and began cable and substation repairs in 2025 to shore up downtown Honolulu’s underground power network. Work will continue through the decade.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Court filings allege an 18-year-old in Honolulu produced explicit images of a minor and profited from the child’s prostitution. She is being held without bail as prosecutors prepare charges.
Food & Drinks in ...
Federal officials warn select Punahele beef crisps may contain undeclared soy lecithin. Check bags with a Feb. 17, 2027 best‑by date and follow FSIS guidance.
A car in Pearl City was shot at Friday night; no one was hurt and Honolulu police have opened a first‑degree attempted murder investigation.
Honolulu police are investigating an apparent stabbing just before 4 p.m. Saturday on Kapahulu Avenue in Waikiki; a suspect described as wearing black was seen fleeing.
A man in his 20s was found dead and a teenage girl hospitalized after a Kapolei shooting Friday morning; police say a suspect is in custody.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny and warm Friday with highs near 80°F. A weakening front may bring scattered showers Sunday into Monday.
Breezy trade winds keep Honolulu mostly sunny Thursday with elevated east‑shore surf and advisories in effect through 6 p.m. HST.
State transportation officials will preview study alternatives for a major rebuild of Runway 2-20 at Kahului Airport and explain how closures could affect flights.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Pre-sales are underway for 14 luxury factory-built homes in Hawaii Kai; units built in Vietnam are due by June 2026 and a Kapolei plant could add about 400 jobs.
Warm and breezy with gusts to about 28 mph and advisory‑level surf through the afternoon. Expect scattered windward showers and choppy seas.
An investigator with Honolulu’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office was indicted on multiple counts including witness tampering and intimidation, and the case was referred to the Hawaiʻi AG.
Scattered morning showers and gusty NE trades push large surf to north and east shores; avoid exposed beaches this afternoon.
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