Local roller derby team to represent Hawaii on world stage

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Aloha Skate Roller Derby (ASRD) team is going international next month. They’ll be competing in the 2026 Men’s Roller Derby World Cup in Orleans, France, starting on April 30. “Twenty-five teams that will be represented at …

Hawaii owed $15 million from unpaid parking tickets; state has few options to collect

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii is owed nearly $15.3 million from unpaid parking tickets since Act 59 passed in 2020, which eased penalties for those who don’t pay the citations. HNN Investigates obtained records from the state judiciary that show 215, …

What we know about the floods in Hawaii.

A house damaged by floodwaters in Waialua, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, March 22, 2026. Residents of Waialua described seeing cars overturned, trucks washed downstream, and mud filling rooms in their homes. (Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times) A …

Hawaii Doctor Trial: Wife Testifies On Alleged Murder Attempt — Chilling Account

The wife of a Hawaii doctor accused of attempting to kill her delivered harrowing testimony in court a year after the incident, recounting what prosecutors describe as a violent attack during a hike that nearly turned fatal.​Arielle Konig, 37, told jurors …

What to know about Hawaii Pacific University, Oregon acrobatics and tumbling’s sixth opponent

The possibilities might be endless. No. 2 Oregon acrobatics and tumbling (4-1) travels to face No. 13 Hawaii Pacific University (2-1) in midweek. It’s the Ducks’ second-to-last meet of the regular season, which means that it’s their second-to-last chance …

OHA supports Native Hawaiians with nearly $4 million in disaster aid after Kona low storms

March 25, 2026, 4:40 PM HST The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has activated about $3.96 million in disaster aid to support Native Hawaiian households and communities affected by the recent floods and rains across the state. The approved funding will be …

Wife of doctor takes stand in alleged Hawaii hiking murder plot trial

Attorneys painted competing narratives of what happened a year ago on a Hawaii hike during opening statements Thursday in the trial of a doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on the Oahu trail. Gerhardt Konig has been charged with second-degree …

Hawaiian Electric on power restoration, realities of the grid system

Power is nearly restored across the state following the back-to-back Kona low storms that brought down trees and electric lines. The flooding has also exacerbated the situation as Hawaiian Electric crews work to re-energize the lines. HPR spoke with Jim …

Hawaii Gun Buyback: Up to $600 in Gift Cards for Firearms – No Questions Asked

What’s da scoops with the Hawaiʻi gun buyback event? The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE), in partnership with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and Department of the Attorney General, will be conducting a gun buyback event. No questions asked …

Hawaii’s Storm Damage Is Deeply Rooted in the State’s Planation Past

Environment / March 26, 2026 The latest wave of storm devastation closely tracks the regional neglect of infrastructure instituted by the state’s first modern agricultural barons Ad Policy A satellite image of flooded fields and buildings near Waialua …

Hawaii gun buyback offers cash, no questions asked to reduce firearm deaths

Hawaii law enforcement agencies are hosting a no-questions-asked gun buyback tomorrow at Aloha Stadium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering gift cards in exchange for unused or unwanted firearms as part of an effort to reduce suicide by firearm, one of the …

Hawaii National Guard helps North Shore rebuild after devastating storm

More than 200 Hawaii National Guardsmen are helping communities across the state recover after the storm, completing 138 rescues on Oahu and now shifting focus to debris removal and rebuilding efforts.

Kentucky father seeks help for family impacted by Hawaii flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – A Frankfort father is asking for community help after his daughter and grandchildren were caught in flooding that Hawaii’s governor has called the most serious to hit the state since 2004. Michael Lowenthal’s daughter, Holly, and …

Bodycam video shown in Hawaii doctor’s trial

Police bodycam video played in court during the trial of a Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife a year ago showed the moments officers arrived on the scene. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of his wife. Warning: …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 26, 2026

Hilo Rest Of Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers early in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows 57 to 67 near the shore to 49 to 54 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. …

Flying Blind: Honolulu Officials Held Off On Evacuations As North Shore Flooded

By the time emergency management officials told people it was time to evacuate in Waialua and Haleʻiwa, some residents had already been swimming for their lives. By the time emergency management officials told people it was time to evacuate in Waialua and …

E Hoʻopaneʻe Hou ʻIa Paha Ka Papahana Alakau O Honolulu I Nā Ālaina Hakulau

ʻO ka pololei, hemo ka māhele kikowaena kūlanakauhale o ka papahana alakau he $10 biliona kālā kona nui ma Malaki 2031, aia nō naʻe kahi aʻoaʻo kūwaho ke kānalua nei i ka holo ʻoiaʻiʻo o ia hoʻolālā ʻana. Ka nota a ka luna hoʻoponopono: Unuhi ʻia na  …

Hawaiian monk seal pup featured in chunky seal contest

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A chunky seal contest is underway, and the competition is big. The National Marine Fisheries Service, also known as NOAA Fisheries, announced the contest on social media Wednesday. Fat Bear Week grows in popularity each winter …

How to help those impacted by the Hawaii floods