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Injured hiker is rescued from Manoa Falls Trail

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:54:00 +0000

An injured hiker was rescued this afternoon on the Manoa Falls Trail in Manoa.

Man, 65, in stable condition after being hit by vehicle

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:45:00 +0000

A 65-year-old male pedestrian was in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle at 5:51 a.m. Friday at H-1 freeway east at Exit 18A.

Male pedestrian in 60s killed after being struck by vehicle

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:45:00 +0000

A male pedestrian in his 60s was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle at 11 p.m. at the intersection of Makaha Valley and Kaulawaha roads.

Motorcyclist is killed after hit-and-run on Kunia Road

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:15:00 +0000

A motorcyclist was killed this morning on Kunia Road when he was involved in a hit-and-run collision with a pickup truck.

Man, 81, seriously injured after being struck by vehicle

Star-Advertiser Staff — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:15:00 +0000

An 81-year-old pedestrian was transported to the hospital in serious condition after being struck by an auotmobile near the intersection of Rycroft and Ahana streets at 7 p.m. Friday.

Waianae murder suspect arrested after man, 28, dies

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A 17-year-old male was arrested shortly after 3 p.m. today in connection with Thursday’s fatal shooting of a man in Waianae.

Honolulu firefighters quickly douse 2 house fires

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:21:00 +0000

Honolulu firefighters quickly extinguished two separate home fires Friday and early Saturday.

Suspect in Don Quijote standoff charged with property damage

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:10:00 +0000

A 32-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a busy Don Quijote store on Kaheka Street on Wednesday was charged with first-degree property damage.

High surf warning for most north, west shores extended

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:26:00 +0000

The high surf warning for north and west shores of most islands has been extended until 6 a.m. Monday.

What you need to know if you’re headed to North Shore for the Eddie

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, city and state officials, and the organizers of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational contest are expecting massive crowds to descend on the North Shore as the “Super Bowl of surfing” has been greenlit today at Waimea Bay.

Man, 28, dies after drive-by shooting in Maili

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:40:00 +0000

Police have opened up a murder investigation this morning after a 28-year-old man was fatally shot in Maili Thursday night.

‘The Eddie’ is a go for Sunday

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:15:00 +0000

Organizers of The Eddie Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay said today that the premier surfing contest has the green light to run Sunday.

Traffic stop nets drug, theft charges for Puna man

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:15:00 +0000

Hawaii County prosecutors announced auto theft and felony drug charges Thursday against a 31-year-old Puna man.

Man, 60s, dies in Makaha hit-and-run

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000

A fatal hit-and-run collision claimed the life of a pedestrian late Thursday night, according to the Honolulu Police Department.

4 seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on H-1 by Camp Smith

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:10:00 +0000

A multi-vehicle collision on the H-1 freeway westbound near the Camp Smith offramp left six people injured Wednesday evening, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

2 children injured in Waipahu pedestrian accident

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Two children were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon following a pedestrian accident near the intersection of Pupukahi and Waipahu streets.

High surf warning remains in effect for most north, west shores

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:40:00 +0000

A high surf warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Friday for the north and west-facing shores of Kauai, Niihau, Oahu and Molokai and the north-facing shores of Maui, as a series of large swells continues to sweep through the Hawaiian islands.

Man drowns in high surf at Sharks Cove on Oahu’s North Shore

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0000

A man estimated to be in his 20s or 30s drowned Wednesday in the water at Sharks Cove on Oahu’s North Shore.

Kauai man, 77, dies after collision between ATV and pickup truck

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:30:00 +0000

Kauai police say a 77-year-old man died Tuesday after a collision between a Kawasaki Prairie quad, or ATV, he was operating and a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck on Kuhio Highway.

Woman, child seriously injured in Nuuanu pedestrian crash

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:20:00 +0000

A woman and child suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car on Pali Highway in the Nuuanu area on Tuesday afternoon, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

High surf warning extended for most north, west shores

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000

A high surf warning for the north and west shores of most isles has been extended through 6 p.m. Friday as a series of large swells builds down the island chain.

2 people die when small plane crashes near Honolulu airport

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:51:00 +0000

Two people died after a single-turboprop Cessna Caravan plane crashed into an abandoned building near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu this afternoon, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Firefighters rescue lost dog from Wailupe trail

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:48:00 +0000

Honolulu firefighters this morning rescued a lost dog from the Wailupe Gulch Trail in Aina Haina.

Police seek IDs of suspects in attempted jewelry store robbery

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:56:00 +0000

Honolulu police and CrimeStoppers are asking the public for help in identifying two suspects involved in the alleged robbery of a jewelry store in Kaneohe earlier this month.

Lahaina debris disposal site, landfill expansion gets approval

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:40:00 +0000

Maui County’s proposed land acquisition for a Lahaina debris permanent disposal site and landfill expansion has been approved.

3 children injured in 3-car collision

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:20:00 +0000

Three children were seriously injured during a multiple vehicle collision involving three cars at 3:20 p.m. Monday on Farrington Highway and Milikani Street.

E-bike rider, 68, critical after car strike in Kaimuki

Star-Advertiser Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:05:00 +0000

A 68-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car while crossing Waialae Avenue on his e-bike Saturday, according to Honolulu police.

Man sent to hospital in critical condition in Waimanalo

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000

A man in his 20s was sent to the hospital in critical condition with multiple injuries to his upper torso area, according to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

Search suspended for Alaska woman missing off Na Pali coast

Star-Advertiser Staff — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 02:24:00 +0000

A three-day, multiagency search has been suspended for a 32-year-old woman Alaska who went missing while swimming in the waters off Hanakapiai Beach.

Hawaii reports first child flu death of season

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:25:00 +0000

The state Department of Health announced the first flu-related death of a Hawaii resident under the age of 18 during this flu season.

Driver hurt after 18-wheeler overturns on Nimitz Highway

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:36:00 +0000

A truck driver was seriously injured this morning when the 18-wheeler tractor-trailer she was driving overturned on North Nimitz Highway near Sand Island Access road, authorities said.

2 boys injured after crashing e-bike into Honolulu police car

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:17:00 +0000

Two teenage boys were seriously injured Thursday night when they crashed an e-bike into a Honolulu police car in Waipio, authorities said.

Dec. 13: Corrections

Star-Advertiser Staff — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

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Red flag warning canceled for all Hawaiian islands

Star-Advertiser Staff — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:40:00 +0000

UPDATE: Thursday, 3:40 p.m.

Red flag warning canceled for leeward areas of all islands

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000

UPDATE: Thursday, 3:35 p.m.

Coast Guard rescues 5 after boat capsizes off Kauai

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:40:00 +0000

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five adults after their 15-foot boat capsized outside Nawiliwili Harbor in Lihue on Tuesday afternoon.

Family says Hannah Kobayashi was found safe, ending month-long ordeal

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:05:00 +0000

Hannah Kobayashi, the 30-year-old Hawaii woman who had been missing since Nov. 11, has been found and is safe, her family announced today.

Zipper Lane to remain closed today

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

The Zipper Lane will remain closed this morning.

Farrington High to reopen after early-morning shooting on campus

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:35:00 +0000

UPDATE: Wednesday, 4 p.m.

HFD: Cause of Kalihi fire was jump starter battery pack

Star-Advertiser Staff — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:10:00 +0000

The Honolulu Fire Department has determined the cause of a fire at an auto shop in Kalihi last week was accidental, caused by a portable jump starter battery pack that was charging at the time.