High surf advisory in place for Niihau, Kauai, Oahu
Forecasters warn of strong currents, which will make swimming dangerous. Read more
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Man in his 40s suffers cardiac arrest hiking Koko Crater trail
Paramedics treated the hiker and took him to a hospital in critical condition. Read more
Large quake off coast shakes Northern California; no tsunami generated
The National Tsunami Center canceled a tsunami warning for areas close to the quake’s epicenter. Read more
Firefighters extinguished blaze at Kalihi auto repair shop
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Honolulu lifeguards rescue 2 kayakers behind ‘Flat Island’
Lifeguards rescued both visitors via jet ski and brought them to shore safely. Read more
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Small earthquake off East Oahu felt throughout the island
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the small quake was not a tsunami threat to Hawaii. Read more
Oahu restaurant owner must pay workers $158K for wage violations
The amount includes unpaid tips plus damages for the 14, and unpaid overtime for one employee at two restaurants — one in Kahala and one in Chinatown. Read more
Rising surf along most north, west shores prompts advisory
The National Weather Service says a new northwest swell is expected to build this afternoon and peak tonight, prompting the advisory from noon today to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Read more
Man, 19, critical after 2-truck collision in North Kona
Police responded to the crash at about 1 p.m. Sunday near Kiholo Bay. Read more
Pedestrian, 60s, dies after car strike on Vineyard
The collision occurred at about 2:25 p.m. when a 37-year-old motorist traveling north on the Pali Highway hit the woman, who was crossing in a marked crosswalk against a “Do Not Walk” signal, Honolulu police said. Read more
2 pedestrians seriously injured in separate Oahu crashes
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services treated two people separately after they were struck by vehicles Sunday. Read more
Hiker rescued on Wahiawa Hills Trail after losing contact with her group
HFD personnel reached the hiker’s location at 6:50 p.m., conducted a medical assessment, and confirmed that she had no injuries. Read more
Female hiker, 44, is injured, rescued on Aiea Heights Trail
HFD personnel arrived at the hiker’s location at 1:04 p.m., where they conducted a medical assessment and provided basic life support. Read more
Servco Pacific finalizes deal for 2 Big Island Toyota dealerships
The Honolulu-based company is acquiring Big Island Toyota’s Hilo and Kona locations. Read more
HFD airlifts injured hiker from Aiea Heights Trail
HFD received a 911 call about the incident at 12:29 p.m. and dispatched five units with 14 personnel. Read more
Fire damages several businesses at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center
HFD said an investigation has been initiated to determine the fire’s origin and cause and damage estimates. Read more
High surf warning extended for most north and west shores
Forecasters expect surf up to 25 feet for north shores, and up to 20 feet for west shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai. Read more
Motorcyclist, 20, dies in collision on H-1 near airport
Honolulu police said the man was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed when he rear-ended a vehicle driven by a 35-year-old man. Read more
Surveillance cameras lead to graffiti suspects
This was Oahu’s 43rd traffic fatality so far this year, compared with 51 at the same time in 2023. Read more
Moped rider dies after being hit by car on Kapiolani Boulevard
This was Oahu’s 43rd traffic fatality so far this year compared with 51 at the same time in 2023. Read more
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