Flood advisory issued for Hawaii island
Forecasters warn of minor flooding on roads, and drainage areas and in streams. Read more
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State, city officials urge safety on roads during graduations
“Motorists are asked to slow down and drive with aloha to ensure safe, fun, and memorable graduation ceremonies,” said city officials in a news release. Read more
Kilauea pauses after 10 hours of fountains of up to 1,000 feet high
The north vent stopped erupting this afternoon after 10 hours and 16 minutes of continuous lava fountains reaching up to 1,000 feet high. Read more
Ocean Safety rescues swimmer, 20, off Spitting Cave
The man jumped off the cliff, a roughly 50-foot jump, and was unable to swim to safety as strong winds and currents today pushed the man hundreds of yards offshore, the news release said. Read more
L&L Barbecue on Maui shuttered due to roach infestation
Health officials said the restaurant is owned and operated by Maui L & L Food Inc. at the Maui Marketplace Food Court in Kahului. Read more
Police searching for car theft suspects who struck bicyclist in McCully
EMS responded to the scene at McCully and Citron streets — which is right near McCully District Park — at about 11:40 a.m. Read more
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Man arrested after allegedly striking 22-year-old with car in Nanakuli
The incident occurred around 11:49 p.m. Wednesday in the Nanakuli area, where the suspect struck a 22-year-old man with his vehicle, injuring the victim’s legs and lower abdomen, police said. Read more
Shark warning signs posted at Makaha Beach
Ocean Safety lifeguards confirmed the sighting of one tiger shark about 100 yards from shore in Makaha, according to an HNL Alert issued at 10:18 a.m. Read more
Kalihi game room shooting suspect arrested in Waipahu
Police arrested Issachar Meafou Tuesday in Waipahu weeks after he allegedly fired gunshots at a Kalihi game room. Read more
Illegal game room assets in Kalihi turned over to state
The Honolulu Prosecutor filed an administrative petition Tuesday to forfeit the cash to the state. Read more
Par Hawaii fined nearly $170K for hazardous waste violations
In a notice of violation and order, DOH said Par Hawaii committed three violations: the illegal disposal of hazardous waste at a facility not permitted to dispose of it; failure to make a hazardous waste determination; and failure to use a uniform hazardous waste manifest for transportation. Read more
Maui man, 70, dies after being struck by pickup truck in Kihei
The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. at the intersection of East Lipoa Street and the east entrance of Kupaliki Loop in Kihei, according to the Maui Police Department. Read more
Shark warning signs posted at Pokai Bay
Ocean Safety personnel spotted an aggressive, 8-foot shark about 75 yards offshore, and in the middle of the bay. Read more
Community invited to meeting on overnight road work in Haleiwa
The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Waialua Elementary School cafeteria at 67-020 Waialua Beach Road. Read more
Woman arrested after hit-and-run crash in Waikiki injures driver
The collision occurred around 1:20 p.m. on Paki Avenue near Noela Street, when the woman — traveling west with a male passenger — crossed into the eastbound lane and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on. Read more
Waianae house fire accidental, caused by overloaded power strip
The fire broke out shortly after 2 p.m. on May 9 at the single-story home on Pohakea Place in Waianae. Read more
Honolulu EMS ambulance out of commission after head-on crash
“Honolulu EMS urges drivers to yield to emergency vehicles using lights and sirens,” EMS officials said. Read more
Honokaa brushfire spread quickly, burned 6 acres
The Hawaii County Fire Department first responded to an 11:41 a.m. report for an abandoned vehicle fire in a vacant lot off Lehua Street. Read more
Ewa Beach house fire displaces 4, sends 1 to hospital
Ten units with 35 personnel responded, with the first arriving nine minutes later to find a working fire within a single-story home. Read more
5 hospitalized after multi-vehicle collision by Kaonohi Street overpass
At this time, police said neither speed, drugs nor alcohol appeared to be contributing factors in the collision. Read more
Konawaena, Moanalua win first state titles in track and field
Konawaena didn’t have to go far to bring home its first state track and field title. Read more
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