Avijah Scarbrough
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New HPD project makes citations much easier to give out
It just got a lot easier for Honolulu Police Officers to give out citations, thanks to a new electronic citations pilot project. → Read More
Activists say it's been the worst year when it comes to tourists
Sea turtles are threatened species. → Read More
"Safe havens" for unwanted babies
Honolulu Police are investigating a 13-year-old girl suspected of throwing her day-old baby in a dumpster. This troubling news brings to light he issue of unwanted pregnancies. → Read More
A new bill introduced to demolish properties built without permi
An apartment on Date Street in Kapahulu was built without a permit, now some people want it torn down. The Department of Planning and Permitting has slapped the owner with daily fines that have now... → Read More
Earth Month: Rethinking plastic
Single-use plastic has become the enemy to many environmentalists. → Read More
Over 400 people attend community meeting in Wainiha
Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., and county and state officials held a community meeting at the Hanalei Colony Resort for the isolated Wainiha and Ha‘ena residents. They provided much needed answers to ... → Read More
Youth fire prevention intervention program may help children who
Honolulu Fire Captain recommends intervention for children who show tendencies toward starting fires. → Read More
State DLNR to repair pillbox at popular Lanikai Pillbox trail
The State Department of Land and Natural Resources told Island News Friday, it'll be shutting it down for repairs. → Read More
Governor's Chief of Staff apologized to the residents of Puuhonu
Fear and confusion crept through the homeless camp, after getting contradictory messages from the governor's office. → Read More
House fire in Kahuku leaves eight people without a home
Honolulu fire crews were called to a home on Leleuli Street at around 12:30 p.m. → Read More
Grieving families wave signs in Nanakuli to fight drunk driving
The families of the young men killed in deadly car accidents are calling drunken driving an epidemic. → Read More
State auditor says Hawaii Tourism Authority has been wasteful wi
The HTA is tasked with promoting tourism in Hawaii but the state auditor found that reimbursements made to AEG, the company managing the Hawaii Convention Center, were excessive. → Read More
Residents reject plans for development of historic North Shore r
Some residents are rejecting plans to build dozens of new homes on a historic North Shore ranch. Locals say Dillingham Ranch is sacred property, and they plan to fight plans for development. → Read More
Honolulu EMS asks lawmakers for help, citing a need for more amb
A bill was previously introduced asking for more ambulances on Kaua'i and the Big Island but not O'ahu. → Read More
4 police officers power revoked after assault of homeless man
HONOLULU - Four Honolulu police officers are under federal investigation facing serious allegations while on the job. Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard said the officers were responding to a 911 call involving a trespasser, when some of those officers allegedly forced the suspect to put his mouth on a public urinal. The alleged incident happened Sunday in the Keeaumoku area. One of the… → Read More
People who live on Tantalus road are demanding change
The shock and the outrage on Tantalus is as fresh Monday as it was Thursday, when police say a car was drift racing and slammed into an elite triathlete biking up the windy mountain road. → Read More
The Honolulu Fire Department released two new elements from the
The Marco Polo fire like you've never seen, or heard. → Read More
Another Kaka'ako park temporarily closes, another move by the ho
Nearby businesses fear the park's closure will push the homeless onto their properties. → Read More
Last-minute Christmas shoppers hit the malls
They said they're enjoying their shopping experience, which is always good for business. → Read More
Miss America Organization leaders step down following email cont
Three leaders of the Miss America Organization are stepping down following allegations they shamed former pageant winners in e-mails. → Read More