Eddie Dowd
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Local clothing company loses warehouse inventory after water main break
Cookie says she’s now working with insurance adjusters to make a claim for the damage, which she estimates at around $250,000. → Read More
Police: Tip about possible sighting leads to fugitive’s capture after intense manhunt
Ronald Kahihikolo, 44, was arrested just before 11 a.m. in Kalopa. → Read More
Plans to convert sports courts on Oahu for pickleball receives pushback
The city is getting pushback for its efforts to significantly expand the number of pickleball courts on Oahu. → Read More
AARP Hawaii warns of imposters on social media posing to be friends
AARP Hawaii is urging the public to enroll in 2-step authentication safety measures on their social media accounts following recent impersonation attempts that have resulted in people losing access to their account. → Read More
In effort to crackdown on illegal mufflers, lawmakers considering noise detectors
Meanwhile, some critics say the idea is a "total government overreach." → Read More
Air rescues down nearly 50% at Koko Crater Trail following repairs by volunteers
New data from the Honolulu Fire Department shows air rescues for hikers at Koko Crater Trail were cut in half after repairs were made to the popular trail more than a year ago. → Read More
Repairs start on Kamehameha Highway as state (and residents) eye long-term solutions
“If they can spend billions on a train they can spend billions on a road." → Read More
After crash that left officer critically injured, HPD pleads with drivers to ‘move over’
Gasmen, a 15-year veteran with HPD, was hit by a car and critically injured late Sunday night. → Read More
In wake of hit-and-run that killed teen, top officials join victim’s family in call for change
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - There’s a growing call for action following a hit-and-run that took the life of McKinley High School junior Sara Yara. Mitchel Miyashiro, 45, allegedly struck the 16-year-old on Kapiolani Boulevard on Wednesday morning then took off. He has been released pending further investigation. On Sunday, top state officials joined the Yara family in sign waving, urging drivers… → Read More
Suspect in hit-and-run that killed 16-year-old pedestrian turns himself into police
Additional details on the suspect were not immediately available. → Read More
Restaurants try to meet Valentine’s Day demand as worker shortage continues
“I absolutely believe that there are some restaurants that are losing out on sales because they are short-staffed,” she added. → Read More
After boulders smash into homes, questions about who’s responsible linger
Two homeowners are working with their insurance companies to repair the damage caused by massive boulders. → Read More
Controversy swirls after key senators call for UH president’s resignation
They say their criticism stems from interactions with him and community feedback → Read More
Hawaii advocates seek to raise awareness about key tax credit for working families
And if you make less than $59,000 a year, you could be eligible. → Read More
Following complaints, city shuts down gun range operating illegally
The city issued a violation to the owner earlier this week. → Read More
Protestors meet with Space Force general in ‘good first step’ to addressing fuel spill
The meeting came after Maui Mayor Richard Bissen told the military to work with local stewardship groups in the clean-up efforts. → Read More
GoFarm Hawaii marks a decade of training the next generation of farmers
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - GoFarm Hawaiʻi is a Statewide Beginning Farmer Training Program with sites on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island. Our mission is to enhance Hawaiʻi’s food security and economy by increasing the number of sustainable, local agricultural producers by providing hands on commercial farm and business training. → Read More
A public charter school on UH land “caught off guard” about possibly having to move
A public charter school on UH land “caught off guard” about possibly having to move → Read More
Boulder removed from Palolo Valley home amid debate over who’s at fault
A company stepped up to remove the estimated 3,000-pound rock. → Read More
Residents call for more action after tour boat gets too close to dolphins at remote Oahu beach
Federal officials are investigating a tour boat that came close to dolphins off West Oahu. → Read More