Exhausted hiker, 30s, airlifted from Makaha ridgeline
The first unit arrived in about 15 minutes and began ascending the mountainside by foot, while a second unit secured a nearby landing zone. Read more
The first unit arrived in about 15 minutes and began ascending the mountainside by foot, while a second unit secured a nearby landing zone. Read more
The fire, which began about midday, spread quickly throughout Monday leading authorities to open two emergency shelters. Read more
Police said at about 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, the victim swam at Fort DeRussy Beach with a man she had just met. Read more
The Maui Police Department said at about 11:17 a.m. Saturday, a silver 2024 Lexus SUV turning left from Queen Kaahumanu Center onto West Wakea Avenue struck the woman. Read more
The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, was ejected onto the roadway and unresponsive when Honolulu Emergency Medical Services arrived. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Read more
The National Weather Service says a large, long-period south swell is expected to peak this morning, boosting surf to 8 to 12 feet along south-facing shores. Read more
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The Maui Fire Department said the fire perimeter held in place through the overnight operations period after being aided by cooler temperatures. Read more
The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement has opened a second-degree murder case and is handling the investigation. Read more
The hiker was unable to descend the trail on his own, the Honolulu Fire Department said. Read more
HPD said this was Oahu’s 19th traffic fatality this year, compared with 28 at the same time in 2023. Read more
Escapee David Montoya was located this evening in Makakilo and taken into custody. Read more
Kauai County officials today released the identities of the three people who were aboard the helicopter. Read more
The Maui Fire Department said the fire perimeter held in place through the overnight operations period after being aided by cooler temperatures. Read more
Charges are being pursued with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Read more
Tamara McKay, chair of the Hawaii Republican Party, is in Milwaukee with the party’s delegation to attend next week’s Republican National Convention. Read more
The helicopter was a four-seater Robinson R44 helicopter owned by Aloha Helicopter Tours LLC, dba Alii Air Tours & Charters. Read more
This was Oahu’s 18th traffic fatality this year, compared with 28 at the same time in 2023. Read more
Crater Road and Haleakala National Park remain closed, as is the Kula Forest Reserve and all Na Ala Hele Trails in the reserve as a precaution, officials said. Read more