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. […]
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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 […]
Pupukea Man Robbed While Inside Car
Police arrested a man after he allegedly attacked and robbed a man sitting in his vehicle Monday night in Pupukea. The victim, 19, said he was sitting in his parked vehicle about 8 p.m. when a man approached him, opened his door, pulled him out and began punching him, according to police. The man also […]
Japan Gets Hit With Another Big Earthquake
Another big earthquake hit Japan yesterday, but no tsunami warning was issued for Japan or Hawaii. A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit off the shores of Japan’s southern Okinawa Island. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach said there was no threat of Pacific-wide tsunami. Officials said the quake […]
Waimano Trail Hikers to be Rescued Today
A father and son who got lost while hiking in central Oahu had to spend the night on a ridge in the Koolau Range. Fire Capt. Terry Seelig said weather conditions were too dangerous for a helicopter to rescue the men, who got lost while hiking the Waimano Trail above Pearl City. Wind, rain and […]
Kapiolani Boulevard is Now Closed for APEC
The major road closures have started for the APEC Conference this week. Beginning at 6 a.m., police are shutting down Kapiolani Boulevard and Atkinson Drive around the convention center. Bus service will also be affected as will some garbage services. The road is scheduled to reopen at about 7 p.m. The city recommends drivers avoid […]
Police Release Occupy Honolulu Protestors
Eight Occupy Honolulu protesters arrested Saturday night after trying to establish an encampment at Thomas Square have been released, according to police. The protesters were among some 40 people who gathered at the park Saturday night. They were arrested after refusing to leave after 10 p.m., the park’s official closing time. The group’s website reported […]
Large Hawaiian Trees Wanted for National Competition
The Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to compete in the Big Trees contest run by American Forests. The challenge is to find the largest tree of particular species. The state of Hawaii is seeking nominations for candidates it will enter in a national competition for the largest trees. The state is looking for […]