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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A woman died in a car crash after hitting a utility pole in Kalihi, with the cause still undetermined. Oahu's traffic fatalities rose to 52 this year.
Community & Society in ...
Maui County offers a grant writing workshop on August 21 and a 'talk story' community discussion on August 20, as part of the "Holomua Kākou" initiative.
Parks & Nature in ...
DLNR warns of the dangers of newly formed lava deltas on Hawaii Island due to instability and potential collapse, urging extreme caution in areas like Kapoho.
A 30-year-old man attacked an ER nurse at a Honolulu hospital, highlighting Hawaii's growing healthcare violence crisis. The Ward area incident adds to mounting concerns about worker safety across the state's medical facilities.
Honolulu authorities investigate after a dismembered and burnt body was found following a brush fire in Kapolei.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Lane closures are expected on Kōloa Road, Kauai, from August 20 to 22 for guardrail repairs, with traffic directed by flaggers. Drivers should plan for detours or delays.
Chinatown Neighborhood Board Chair Ernest Carvalho was arrested early Sunday on disorderly conduct and harassment charges. The incident raises questions about community leadership amid ongoing safety concerns in the area.
Sports in ...
Former Saint Louis football star Fred Ulu-Perry faces assault charges after allegedly attacking coach Tupu Alualu during a high school scrimmage, shocking Hawaii's prep sports community.
Honolulu Police are searching for Marquis Johnson, a suspect in an acid attack that critically injured a man in Chinatown. The public is warned not to approach him and to call 911 with any information.
Former coach Dwayne Yuen was sentenced to 33 years for sexual offenses involving minors, including sex trafficking and child pornography. He pleaded guilty to the charges.
Politics & Govt in ...
Dr. Seth Colby has been named Hawaii's new chief state economist, leading the DBEDT's economic analysis efforts.
A rollover crash in Chinatown left a 36-year-old woman seriously injured Thursday, adding to Oahu's alarming spike in traffic incidents this year.
Weather & Environment in ...
Increased trade winds and showers are expected in Honolulu due to a trough and remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ivo, with a return to drier conditions by Tuesday.
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