Traffic alert for Mondays Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana

Hawai News Now - Friday 24th May, 2013

Annual Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony, the organizers of the event would like to inform the public of the following traffic changes surrounding and at Ala Moana Beach ...

Do You Believe Holy image appears behind child battling leukemia

Hawai News Now - Friday 24th May, 2013

KIRTLAND, OH (WOIO) - Believer or not, the image behind Erin Potter, a Kirtland girl battling leukemia, is stunning. It certainly stunned her mom. "My reaction immediately, it's Mary, they hear us, she's there," Jen Potter said. The picture of Erin, running with sparklers, was taken in her backyard by a friend just after the family learned that Erin's cancer was ...

38 Hawaii plants snails gain federal protection

Associated Press - Friday 24th May, 2013

HONOLULU (AP) -- Thirty-five plants and three snails found on Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Kahoolawe are getting endangered species status, an environmental group announced ...

Kailua businesses await possible sale of Kaneohe Ranch portfolio Slideshow

Business Journal - Friday 24th May, 2013

The Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is located on Kailua Road at the entrance to Kailua town. Longtime Kailua resident Gloria Garvey is among dozens of local and national businesses owners who are anxiously awaiting the outcome of a possible sale of the Kaneohe Ranch portfolio, which includes most of Kailuas town center. Click on the photo for a slideshow of Kaneohe Ranchs commercial tenants in ...

How safe is that bridge youre driving over

Action 7 News - Friday 24th May, 2013

Like millions of other Americans, Dan and Sally Sligh packed up their vehicle and headed out for a Memorial Day weekend trip. As they crossed the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River outside Seattle, Washington, the bridge gave way and their pickup truck plunged into the frigid ...

F-22 fighter plane facility work in Hawaii to go out to bid

Pacific Business News - Friday 24th May, 2013

The federal government expects to issue a request for proposals in two weeks for a project to build a concrete parking apron and more infrastructure for F-22 Raptor fighter planes at Hawaii's Joint Base Pearl ...

2 hospitalized in Kaneohe house fire

KITV - Friday 24th May, 2013

The home at the intersection of Aeloa and Ohala Streets was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived shortly before 9:30 am., according to fire ...

Jacksons Chameleon found on Kauai for first time

Hawai News Now - Friday 24th May, 2013

LIHUE, KAUAI (HawaiiNewsNow) - An unwanted visitor has been captured on Kauai for the first time. A man in Lihue spotted a Jackson's Chameleon last week while walking his dog. He quickly reported it to agriculture officials who later caught the animal. The chameleons are native to Kenya and Tanzania, but were introduced to Hawaii in the 1970s. So far, a population has not been ...

Community Satisfaction Survey 2nd reminder 05-24-13

Hawaii Police - Friday 24th May, 2013

The public is reminded that they they have one week left to participate in an anonymous Community Satisfaction Survey about the Hawai?i Police Department. The internet survey, which opened May 1, will remain open until 4 p.m. Friday, May 31. It can be accessed ...

NBC to air Blake Sheltons benefit for Oklahomans

San Diego Union-Tribune - Friday 24th May, 2013

This May 21, 2013 photo released by NBC shows married singers Miranda Lambert, left, and Blake Shelton performing an acoustic version of the hit "Over You" during a broadcast of the singing competition series, "The Voice," in Los Angeles. Shelton and NBC are putting together a benefit for Oklahoma tornado victims. Shelton, an Oklahoma native, told reporters about the ...

Man 28 facing felony abuse charges after a confrontation

Maui News - Friday 24th May, 2013

A 28-year-old Lahaina man was arrested Tuesday night after he violated a restraining order, holding a large kitchen knife while confronting a woman and covering her nose and mouth until she lost consciousness, police said. Bail was set at $40,000 for Anthony Martin, who was charged with felony abuse by strangulation, abuse and 18 counts of violating a temporary restraining order. Lahaina patrol ...

Kauai police Counterfeit bills on the rise

KITV - Friday 24th May, 2013

Kauai businesses are seeing an increase in counterfeit bills being circulated across the island and police officials are urging the public to be on ...

Extended sentencing possible for Kauai murder suspect

KITV - Friday 24th May, 2013

A Kauai grand jury returned an indictment Thursday against former Alaska resident Steven M. Wilson, 26, for second-degree murder in the April 2013 death of Kendra Lewis, 21, also formerly of ...

Funeral held for 8-year-old tornado victim

Action 7 News - Friday 24th May, 2013

Some 300 mourners crowded inside Eagle Heights Baptist Church here Friday to pay their respects to an elementary school student killed when a tornado churned through nearby Moore, ...

Police warn of increase in counterfeit money on Kauai

Hawai News Now - Friday 24th May, 2013

Kaua'i businesses are seeing an increase in counterfeit bills being circulated across the island, and police officials are urging the public to be on alert. "Once you accept a counterfeit bill, there's almost nothing that can be done to recover lost funds," states Assistant Chief Roy Asher of the Investigative Services Bureau. "This is why we're urging business ...