DLE plans new license plate recognition cameras amid privacy concerns
Hawaii plans to install potentially hundreds of ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition) cameras to help combat crime, including agricultural theft and trespassing.
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First Alert Forecast: Wet Weather on the Way
Low pressure developing to our north will turn our light winds southerly on Wednesday. Land/sea breezes will develop and interior sections will see some pop-up showers. By Wednesday night, deep southerly winds will bring potential for flooding rainfall and isolated thunderstorms through at least Thursday. Oahu and…
Kaneholani murder trial goes to jury in Maui officer killing
The fate of the man accused of killing Maui police Officer Suzanne O last year is now in the hands of 12 jurors.
City says work on controversial zip line in Laie began without a permit
Some call it a tourist trap, but others argue the project is good for the North Shore.
Loved ones share heartache over sudden deaths of 3 Oahu family members
Wayne, Luana, and Lilinoe Viveiros are remembered for their loving nature and welcoming family spirit.
Cirque du Soleil’s Auana to hold open casting for hula dancers
Organizers are seeking dancers skilled in hula kahiko and hula ‘auana to bring Hawaiian cultural storytelling to a global stage.
2nd District candidates agree: military should provide more housing in Hawaii
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and state Sen. Brenton Awa have different strategies for getting help from Washington for housing, but agree on one big target: the military.
Hawaii to receive more than $6M to improve veterans cemetery in Hilo
The cemetery serves more than 11,000 veterans and their family members.
Firefighters battling brushfire near Pearl City junkyard
Honolulu firefighters are responding to a wildfire near the junkyard in Pearl City that was set ablaze last week.
Satellite images show attack jets, vehicles at new China-Laos base
HONG KONG/BANGKOK >> Light attack aircraft and military vehicles have arrived at the new China-Laos joint training facility announced on Sept. 29, according to satellite images reviewed by Reuters.
Police arrest man, 51, after alleged gun threat in Honolulu
Honolulu police arrested a 51-year-old man on suspicion of terroristic threatening this morning after he allegedly threatened a woman with a gun.
Ex-German spy chief arrested on suspicion of attempted treason
BERLIN >> Former German spy chief August Hanning was detained today on suspicion of attempted treason in a case that ranks among Germany’s biggest intelligence scandals since the Cold War.
3 hikers airlifted from above Stairway to Heaven trail
Three male hikers were airlifted Saturday from above the Stairway to Heaven trail after becoming stranded on a ridgeline between the top of the stairs and the Moanalua Ridge Trail saddle.
Trump won’t reimburse taxpayers for pro-Trump ads
A day after President Donald Trump said his super political action committee would pay for television ads promoting him that had been funded by taxpayers, White House officials said the group did not plan to reimburse the government for the more than $10 million it had already spent on the ads.
New Maryland defense shipyard gets $6.6B commitment, Trump visit
Defense tech firm Anduril unveiled plans today for a $3.7 billion shipyard in Maryland, and President Donald Trump was due to join an announcement ceremony for the project expected to generate 3,100 jobs and receive a $2.9 billion U.S. Navy contract.
Poll: Most Americans support switch to Medicare for all health insurance
NEW YORK >> Most Americans now favor government-paid health insurance for all, according to a new poll, as voters across party lines see major healthcare reforms as a priority less than a month before midterm elections to decide control of Congress.