Firefighters extinguish morning vehicle fire in Mapunapuna
No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway to determine the fire’s origin and cause. Read more
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Driver dies after Pearl City head-on collision
The crash happened at around 11:30 p.m. near Kamehameha Highway, according to the Honolulu Police Department’s Traffic Division. Read more
Police release images of 2 Radford High burglary suspects
Police said at about 1:10 a.m. last Wednesday, or April 30, the two suspects broke in and took merchandise, then fled in an unknown direction. Read more
2 men injured in Hawaii Kai shooting; suspect at large
The shooting occurred around 8:50 p.m. following a dispute, according to a police bulletin. Read more
How major bills fared at the Capitol
Here is the status of major bills following the end of Hawaii’s annual 60-day legislative session on Friday. Read more
Scoreboard – May 4, 2025
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Television and radio – May 4, 2025
Man left homeless after being defrauded by Kailua resident
A 42-year-old Kailua man pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal crime for defrauding a 78-year-old Orange County, Calif., man out of $1.814 million, leaving him homeless. Read more
4 people hospitalized after head-on collision on Maui
The collision occurred about 52 feet northeast of Nonohe Place in Spreckelsville on Hana Highway. Read more
Scoreboard – May 3, 2025
Television and radio – May 3, 2025
Winner of Honolulu’s 97th Lei Day competition wowed judges
Dale Mar T. Acoba’s white lei kui of hypericum and pearl yarrow took home the top prize of $5,400. Read more
Blangiardi ‘disgusted’ after Wahiawa playground equipment torched
Anyone with information about the arson case is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300 or via the P3 Tips app. Read more
Halawa on-ramp to H-1 reopens after emergency culvert work
Officials said crews filled in eroded areas of the culvert. Read more
Moped rider, 32, seriously hurt in collision with car in Kaimuki
EMS responded to the scene near 3660 Waialae Avenue at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, describing it as a traffic accident involving an automobile and moped. Read more
Correction
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Kilauea Volcano sends lava fountains 330 feet during ‘episode 19’
“Episode 19” began at 9:28 p.m. Thursday and ended at 5:20 a.m. today, with lava fountains from the north vent reaching estimated heights of 330 feet and producing nearly 4 million cubic yards of molten rock. Read more
Oregon visitor, 62, dies after falling ill while snorkeling off Kona
Officials said the woman, identified as Lori Trende-Landgraver, went into the water after a safety briefing for the snorkel trip. Read more
Honolulu police find skeletal remains in parked vehicle in University area
Officers were ticketing parked cars when they came upon the remains at 11 a.m. today inside a parked vehicle. Read more
Police release images of suspect in Ewa Beach baseball bat attack
According to police, the juvenile suspect and his friends allegedly approached the victim and his group of friends, and challenged them to a fight. Read more
Moped rider, 75, dies weeks after Salt Lake solo crash
His death was Oahu’s 26th traffic fatality so far this year, compared with 10 at the same time last year. Read more
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