'There were flames': Honolulu resident spots signs of balcony fire, pulls alarm
A two-alarm balcony fire on Ala Moana Boulevard and Hobron Lane was reported on Monday, Sept. 14, Honolulu Fire Department reported.
Sep 14, 2026
by Carley Matsumura
24th floor Waikiki hotel attack leaves man seriously injured; investigation ongoing
Honolulu police are searching for a suspect following an attempted murder at a Waikiki hotel where a victim sustained serious injuries.
Sep 14, 2026
by Emily Cervantes
Saint Louis dismisses Alualu as head coach, Lau named interim coach
Saint Louis School has dismissed Tupu Alualu as head coach of its football team and named longtime assistant coach Leonard Lau as interim head coach, the school announced Monday. Alualu, a former Saint Louis player and assistant coach, was appointed head coach in February 2024. He led the Crusaders to the HHSAA Open Division championship [...]
Sep 14, 2026
by Rob DeMello
Wainiha, Hā‘ena residents desperate for heavy equipment, bridge repairs
Residents in Wainiha and Hā'ena are calling for heavy machinery and emergency assistance to clear debris and repair infrastructure following damage caused by Hurricane Lowell.
Sep 15, 2026
by Nikki Schenfeld
KEMA, KIUC update one week after Hurricane Lowell
Kauai residents begin their return to work and school as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues. We spoke to Kauai Emergency Management Executive Officer Solomon Kanoho about what the main focus is a week after Hurricane Lowell hit the county.
Sep 15, 2026
by Sara Mattison
Supreme Court won’t restore Trump’s mail-in voting plan for midterms
The Supreme Court refused to clear the way for President Trump’s mail-in voting plan for the midterms on Monday over the dissents of two conservative justices, keeping intact a judge’s block that declared the plan unlawful.
Sep 14, 2026
by Zach Schonfeld and The Hill
HIEMA crews in response, recovery amidst active hurricane season
HIEMA Administrator David Lopez leads recovery efforts in Kauai following damage from storms Lala and Lowell.
Sep 14, 2026
by Cate Piper
UH Mānoa, ALOHA Collection launch new collaboration
A new UH Mānoa x Aloha Collection debuts Sept. 15, featuring vintage rainbow designs like backpacks and totes. Shop in-store or online.
Sep 14, 2026
by Cate Piper
Mililani, Waipahu and Kalaheo remain at No. 1 in latest Cover2, Popeyes State Rankings
Mililani, Waipahu and Kalaheo remain at the top of the latest Cover2 & Popeyes Hawaii State Rankings, but all three No. 1 teams face significant tests in the week ahead.
Sep 14, 2026
by Rob DeMello
Grab your ukulele and get ready for the Duke's Uke contest
Duke's Waikiki will be kicking off its 19th annual Duke's Uke contest on Saturday Oct. 10. It's a fun and exciting event for all up and coming ukulele enthusiasts.
Sep 14, 2026
by Bryan Min