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HNN Investigates
Local Headlines
HNN Investigates reveals which Oahu communities lack fire hydrants and the practices in place for their protection
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By
Allyson Blair
HFD said it’s “pretty common” for its crews to fight fires where hydrants are not available.
Local Headlines
It’s illegal for kids under 15 to operate an e-bike, but Honolulu EMS says it’s a rule that’s often broken
Updated: Aug. 13, 2024 at 6:07 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Medics are reporting an uptick in crashes where people are getting seriously hurt.
Archived
1 year after Maui wildfires, MPD officers still waiting for basic safety equipment
Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 12:56 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
MPD blames the delay on bureaucracy, while others believe more could have been done.
News
Firefighters, emergency planners have turned lessons learned in Lahaina into action
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 9:41 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
A year after an inferno tore through Lahaina, the lessons learned from the disaster have translated into action statewide.
Local Headlines
KPD leadership under fire: Scathing survey reveals distrust, resentment among employees
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 4:32 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Now, Kauai’s mayor and police chief are answering questions about the department’s future and whether it’s time for a new leaders.
News
A firefighter-turned-farmer’s foresight and quick thinking saved lives and property Aug. 8
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 6:54 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
“You get prepared and you do things like this. But you hope you never have to use it.”
Local Headlines
To improve wildfire response, Oahu first responders are now focused on the ‘worst-case scenario’
Updated: Jul. 30, 2024 at 5:30 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
HFD’s fire chief says since Aug. 8, the Honolulu Fire Department reevaluated operations, changing the way it responds to all brush fires.
News
After suspect’s suicide, Hawaii County police face criticism for how they handled Dana Ireland case
Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 6:11 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
“He was just waiting and hoping not to get caught."
Local Headlines
Hawaii Island police name suspect in brutal 1991 attack on Dana Ireland
Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 4:01 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
The suspect killed himself after providing DNA evidence to authorities.
News
On Hawaii Island, government and citizens are joining forces to better prepare for wildfires
Updated: Jul. 25, 2024 at 6:38 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
One thing everyone agrees on: When it comes to disaster preparedness, government can’t do it alone.
Current Radar
News
During busy fire season, Kauai first responders showcase new tools and protocols
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
A year after the Lahaina wildfire disaster, Hawaii is still a fire-prone state — but is much better prepared.
News
On Molokai, complaints about these downed utility poles have dragged on for years
Updated: Jul. 12, 2024 at 10:21 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The toppled infrastructure appears precariously balanced on a steep hillside.
News
Amid heightened fire concerns, BWS plans review to install more hydrants
Updated: Jul. 10, 2024 at 11:13 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Honolulu firefighters also say the department is equipped with other tools for areas where water may not be available.
News
Indoor air quality concerns force nearly 100 employees at Honolulu Hale to work remotely
Updated: Jul. 3, 2024 at 5:21 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
Testing continues next week and a final report on the air quality samples won’t be ready until mid-August.
News
Green: Hawaii awarded new federal grant aimed at removing obstacles to housing production
Updated: Jul. 3, 2024 at 3:34 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
"This is not a problem that is unsolvable."
News
Rail CEO: Flexibility, creativity required to reach key Skyline milestones in years ahead
Updated: Jul. 2, 2024 at 5:41 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
The airport segment is scheduled to open in fall 2025.
News
At 1, city leaders say, Skyline is a toddler with lots of potential — and some growing up to do
Updated: Jul. 1, 2024 at 6:05 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
Rail leaders insist, once they’ve built more, the riders will come.
Local Headlines
Remote-controlled robot to play starring role in effort to find military munitions dumped at sea
Updated: Jun. 27, 2024 at 9:08 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Researchers at UH-Manoa say Hawaii’s sea floor is littered with upwards of 100,000 rotting military munitions, some of which are believed to be very close to shore.
News
HART board moves meeting on rail CEO’s contract amid toxic work environment claims
Updated: Jun. 21, 2024 at 1:47 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The meeting is now set for June 28 following “technical difficulties.”
News
With more than 100 patrol cars on backorder, HPD officers report delays getting on the road
Updated: Jun. 14, 2024 at 6:38 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
HPD has been waiting years for back-ordered patrol vehicles to arrive.
News
Next phase of Skyline to be energized; hours also extended for West Fest
Updated: Jun. 14, 2024 at 4:54 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The next segment of Skyline is expected to open to the public in late 2025.
News
MPD pledges action on fire safety gear for officers, but timeline for distribution unclear
Updated: Jun. 14, 2024 at 12:28 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The union is calling for swift action as fire season nears.
News
State unveils plan for long vacant apartments at publicly-funded complex
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 11:33 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The apartments will be used to permanently house people with serious mental illness, the state Health Department said.
News
Destroyed appliances, frequent headaches, no answers: Homeowner grapples with ‘dirty power’ nightmare
Updated: Jun. 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
After 18 months of troubleshooting, the problem remains unclear.
News
Air Force has ‘change of heart’ on plan to part with training site envisioned for housing
Updated: Jun. 5, 2024 at 10:58 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The property is riddled with old munitions.
News
Governor approves ‘historic’ tax relief for working families in bid to address high cost of living
Updated: Jun. 3, 2024 at 5:11 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
“We’ve seen an exodus of those individuals going to the mainland because they just can’t afford rent."
News
Military backs new work to locate, safely detonate wartime munitions dumped off Hawaii
Updated: May. 31, 2024 at 10:45 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The new project weaves in cutting-edge mapping technologies.
News
HNN SPECIAL: Priced out of paradise, they’ve built new connections and community in Las Vegas
Updated: May. 30, 2024 at 4:42 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
"It feels like home to be honest. It’s just cheaper.”
News
Training area scattered with old munitions envisioned as housing area after clean-up
Updated: May. 28, 2024 at 5:46 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
For nearly a century, the property — known as TM001 — has been occupied by the military.
News
In bid to address years-old housing crunch, new laws will force counties to ease density, zoning rules
Updated: May. 28, 2024 at 5:27 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
“Change is coming. The tide is turning."
News
HPD called its strategy to combat smash-and-grabs a success. Experts say follow-up is key
Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 7:31 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The damage left behind by smash-and-grab thieves can be devastating.
News
On Molokai, health care providers struggle with low payments, high costs — and little support
Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 6:38 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
For doctors on Molokai, the numbers just don’t add up.
News
Health care crisis: The dearth of specialty services on Molokai has some asking, ‘Why bother?’
Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 12:29 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
Most specialized care requires a plane trip to Oahu or Maui.
News
Drug overdose deaths up in Maui County, Kauai as fentanyl use grows
Updated: May. 13, 2024 at 4:50 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
First responders statewide have been called to multiple mass overdoses in recent weeks.
HNN Investigates
As admitted child predator nears sentencing, police open more cases against psychologist
Updated: May. 9, 2024 at 7:26 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The mother of one of his patients is calling for accountability.
News
Vacation rental owners say punishing them won’t solve Maui’s housing crisis
Updated: May. 9, 2024 at 10:33 AM HST
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By
Chelsea Davis
“Oceanfront condos are not going to translate to affordable housing."
News
Expert raises new concerns about Maui County’s ability to respond to upcoming fire season
Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 2:21 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
As far as where a plan stands today, it’s still unclear.
News
Kaneshiro bribery trial delayed after 82-year-old co-defendant is injured in jailhouse fall
Updated: May. 6, 2024 at 6:06 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
His attorney plans to seek his release on bail.
News
Embattled Kauai police chief accused of ‘punishing’ officers who found his lost service gun
Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 4:33 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
"He’s punishing the employees who just did their job.”
News
Advocates: Financial hardship can aggravate mental illness, but there’s help for those in crisis
Updated: May. 2, 2024 at 5:37 PM HST
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By
Annalisa Burgos
Mental health experts say talking openly about financial hardship can help break a cycle of hopelessness.
News
‘Still a threat’: Victim decries decision to release one of Hawaii’s most notorious serial rapists
Updated: May. 2, 2024 at 5:07 AM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
“John Freudenberg is still a threat to public safety."
News
Psychologist who got ‘unusual’ plea deal admitted to abusing other young victims, court filings reveal
Updated: May. 1, 2024 at 7:04 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
“It makes the plea agreement even more irregular now because you have a dangerous person."
News
Hawaii taxpayers will cough up $18M for state workers’ mistakes, misbehavior
Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 8:19 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
The biggest settlements were both for neglect of repairs by the Department of Transportation.
Local Headlines
Psychologist who will plead guilty to sexually assaulting young patient still has license to practice
Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 11:03 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The state agency with the power to revoke his certification has not.
News
Dozens of Oahu drivers arrested, jailed for DUI despite tests showing no alcohol in their systems
Updated: Apr. 23, 2024 at 10:29 AM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
“I felt embarrassed. I felt profiled," one driver said.
News
Judge orders high-profile businessman in Kaneshiro trial to remain behind bars
Updated: Apr. 22, 2024 at 5:59 PM HST
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By
Lynn Kawano
Federal agents arrested Mitsunaga on Friday at his Waialae Iki home.
News
Discovery of WWII-era bomb at Bellows highlights ongoing risk of unexploded ordnance
Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 7:40 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
The state says this site isn’t the only area of concern.
News
In sharp rebuke, state Supreme Court penalizes AG over baseless Lahaina water shortage claim
Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 6:12 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
The court also criticized the AG for refusing to retract the claim after the hearing.
News
First phase of state’s exhaustive wildfire report highlights communications failures
Updated: Apr. 17, 2024 at 6:14 PM HST
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By
Daryl Huff
“These folks risked their lives for hours, saving people."
News
2 years later, family of suspect in brutal beating death is still pleading for answers
Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 6:44 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
"Knowing our son took someone’s life is something we have to live with everyday."
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