The Jane’s Addiction concert that had been scheduled for the end of the year here in Hawaii has been cancelled. According to promoter Lucky Man Concerts Hawaii: the Mele Kaliki Rocka concert featuring Jane’s Addiction, Primus and Mickey Avalon is off the Blaisdell Arena calendar of Dec. 30. According to the newest report, the concert […]
Waianae Man Arrested for Assault on Police Officer
A 38-year-old man was arrested after assaulting a police officer this morning in Waianae. When police responded to an argument on Pokai Bay Drive about 2:40 a.m., the man came out of the residence and assaulted one of the officers, police said. After he was arrested, he allegedly damaged the windows of a patrol car. […]
Thanksgiving in Hawaii: November Craft Fair and Art Expo Calendar
Thanksgiving in Hawaii usually brings with it numerous craft fairs and art expos. Most of them are put on as fundraiser events, some are for the general public, and many of them are free. Below you will find a list of all the craft fairs and art expos that are happening in November in Hawaii. […]
Budget Cuts Force the State to Shut Down Jobs Programs for Welfare Recipients
Updated budget cuts are forcing the state to shut down jobs programs that help welfare recipients get jobs. The Department of Human Services spokeswoman Kayla Rosenfeld said today the state spends $5.4 million on those programs each year. The programs will be ended at the end of next month. The cuts affect about 580 people […]
Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour Crash Kills 5 on Molokai
Yet another helicopter tour crash has occurred in the islands. A Blue Hawaiian Helicopter crashed on a hillside on Molokai killing 5 yesterday. This remains a serious problem in Hawaii, and something needs to be done to ensure safety. Witnesses said the crash occurred about one-fourth of a mile behind Kilohana Elementary School on the […]
Power Outage Hits Windward Oahu
Over 1,600 residents in the Kailua area of Oahu awoke to find they were without power, as a power outage hit the windward area of Oahu this morning. A broken insulator on an electric pole on Palawiki Street in Kailua led to a power outage affecting 1,630 customers in the Wanaao Road area this morning. […]
Expect More Road Closures as More World Leaders Arrive for APEC
There were traffic jams all over the roads yesterday, yet you can expect more road closures today and into the weekend, as more world leaders arrive for APEC. The most notable road closures today will be the Nimitz viaduct and H-1 Freeway into Waikiki. The road closures are only expected to last until around 10 […]