Hawaii Tourism Authority executive cites improper spending in whistleblower lawsuit

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Tourism Authority executive Isaac Choy is fighting back after being put on unpaid leave for hostile workplace complaints. He filed a whistleblower lawsuit saying he was pushed out because he found many examples of improper …

Pilot project will target agricultural crimes on Hawaii Island, Oahu’s North Shore

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new unit within the Department of Law Enforcement will focus solely on crimes on agricultural lands. “It is an underserved population,” said DLE director Mike Lambert. Lambert said the group of nine officers will respond to …

Hawaii Kai man acquitted of attempted murder in stabbing of roommates, landlord

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man accused of brutally stabbing his two roommates and his landlord nearly two years ago was acquitted Friday by reason of insanity. Matthew Smith, now 43, had opted for a bench trial on one count of first-degree attempted …

Dispute over public parking near beach divides Hawaii Kai neighborhood

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For more than 10 years, Hawaii Kai resident Kevin Mulkern has been speaking out against homeowners on Paiko Drive blocking off easements fronting their properties. He says they’re limiting parking for those who want to visit the …

Medical Cannabis Telehealth Bill Vetoed by Hawaii Governor Josh Green

Hawaii’s Governor, Josh Green, shook up the state’s medical cannabis industry by vetoing legislation which would have entitled physicians to certify medical cannabis patients through telehealth for the cannabis program (1,2). Additionally, the bill would …

‘Hawaii to the World’ TV show seeks auditions by Kauai performers

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Calling all Kauai singers, dancers, storytellers, comedians, and cultural performers! The deadline to audition for “Hawaii to the World, Kauai Calls” is Thursday, June 19. “Hawaii to the World” is a brand-new talent competition …

Parking dispute divides Hawaii Kai neighborhood

Tourist rescued after falling off cliff at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visitor was rescued by first responders Wednesday night after falling 30 feet off a steep cliff while trying to get a closer look at the Kilauea volcanic eruption, according to park officials. The 30-year-old man from …

Visitor rescued from Hawaii Volcanoes park after falling 30 feet off cliff

A Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visitor was rescued by first responders Wednesday night after falling 30 feet off a steep cliff while trying to get a closer look at the Kilauea volcanic eruption, according to park officials. The 30-year-old man from …

Emergency alert test sent to phones in Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An emergency alert test was sent out to cell phones in Hawaii around 11 a.m. Friday. City officials confirmed that they were informed by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency that the live alert message went out during testing …