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Honolulu police ask for public's help locating missing elderly man
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (145+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- Honolulu police are asking for the public's help in locating'Jose Orante-Polanco'who was last seen leaving his home on Algaroba Street on Thursday. The missing 78-year-old man was last seen leaving his'Algaroba Street home at 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, March…...
Blood moon to dazzle Hawaii skies tonight
1+ week, 2+ day ago (312+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- Residents across Hawaii will have a front-row seat to one of the most stunning celestial events of the year as a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a "blood moon, graces the night sky. A total lunar…...
Call for compassion as Hawaii service members feel impact of Middle East conflict
1+ week, 3+ day ago (553+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- "Right now, we have to do what Hawaii absolutely does best. We need to show Aloha. We need to show aloha to service members who are stationed there right now, fighting the fight," said U.S. Hawaii Representative Jill…...
Boy dies after hit by car in Hawaii Kai
1+ week, 4+ day ago (135+ words) HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A boy was killed after being hit by a car in a pedestrian accident in Hawaii Kai late Saturday morning. The collision happened on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at about 11:02 a.m. on Kukuau Place in Hawaii Kai. Police…...
CU Hawaii opens second Oahu location in Kahala
1+ week, 6+ day ago (136+ words) KAHALA, Hawaii (Island News) " CU Hawaii is opening its second location on Oahu, this time opening its doors in the Kahala area for the community to enjoy. CU Hawaii is a Korea-based convenience store and is one of Asia's largest…...
Oahu dog parks increase to 36 with new on-leash park designations
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (271+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) " Pet owners can choose from a total of 36 on-leash dog parks on Oahu, thanks to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). The expansion of on-leash dog privileges follows months of community…...
Global Entry halt affects international arrivals at Honolulu airport
2+ week, 2+ day ago (230+ words) Due to the partial federal government shutdown, Global Entry is suspended for international arrivals, but HDOT is making strides to keep processing times efficient the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. HONOLULU (Island News) " The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced changes…...
Monday Weather | Heavy rains and flash flood risk continues across the state through the afternoon
2+ week, 2+ day ago (431+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- Heavy rain and flooding are the main concerns across the Hawaiian Islands today. Satellite images this morning show a weather pattern that is helping produce widespread showers. An upper-level trough, which is an area of low pressure…...
Dangerous flood prompts evacuation for Otake Camp in Waialua
2+ week, 4+ day ago (192+ words) WAIALUA, Hawaii (Island News) -- An urgent evacuation order has been issued for Waialua in the Otake Camp area along Kaupe Road due to extremely dangerous flooding. Waialua residents located at Otake Camp area along Kaupe Road are advised to evacuate…...
Dangerous flood prompts evacuation in Waialua's Otake Camp area
2+ week, 4+ day ago (120+ words) WAIALUA, Hawaii (Island News) -- An urgent evacuation order has been issued for Waialua in the Otake Camp area along Kaupe Road due to extremely dangerous flooding. An evacuation shelter is available at Waialua High School and Waialua Intermediate School for…...