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City of Honolulu gets ready for Hurricane Ignacio

One of the things crews are doing to prevent flooding is clearing out streams and cutting overgrowth near streams. But Mayor Kirk Caldwell said one of the main concerns is making sure the city's sewage system doesn't fail, especially since Honolulu saw ... >> view original

Manhole explosion downtown Honolulu closes roads for hours, shuts off power to ...

Honolulu police officers shut down Hotel Street from Alakea Street to Bethel Street for vehicles and Fort Street Mall was closed for pedestrians. "Right now we're just mostly worried about explosions and any kind of smoke inhalation so that's why we ... >> view original

Honolulu: Mayor Caldwell Gives up $575000 to aid Gun Manufacturers

Arizona – -(Ammoland.com)- Mayor Caldwell of Honolulu appears to have made the decision to destroy over half a million dollars of Smith & Wesson pistols, rather than sell them to police, police departments or to gun dealers anywhere. The mayor did not ... >> view original

Officials reopen east Honolulu beaches after sewage spill

HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii officials are reopening east Honolulu beaches closed when wastewater from a treatment plant flowed into the ocean. The state Department of Health said Friday samples taken the previous two days showed no sign of the ... >> view original

Hurricane Ignacio at peak strength, moves closer to Hawaii

HONOLULU — The Big Island and Maui are under a tropical storm watch as a Category 4 hurricane approaches Hawaii. The current forecast has Hurricane Ignacio passing northeast of the Big Island on Monday and north of Maui on Tuesday. It's possible that ... >> view original

Nashville murder suspect arrested in Honolulu - Honolulu Star

A 19-year-old Tennessee college student wanted for first-degree murder in Nashville is in Honolulu Police custody awaiting extradition. U.S. Marshals arrested Brandon Horton at 6:45 p.m. Thursday in connection with the shooting death of Craig Lambert ... >> view original

Timing is crucial for clearing camps, sheltering homeless - Honolulu Star

Mayor Kirk Caldwell estimates it will take months to find enough shelter beds and housing to clear out the estimated 293 people living in the Kakaako homeless encampment, even as the Institute for Human Services quietly moved 21 adults and family ... >> view original

Residents heed warnings to prepare for hurricanes - Honolulu Star

Despite several near misses this hurricane season, Hawaii residents are still preparing as two hurricanes approach the state. "I think people can't let their guard down," said Eric Thompson, 28, of Wailupe. "I'm always scrambling to make sure the house ... >> view original

Plans to improve Oneula Beach Park meet resistance - Honolulu Star

City officials are seeking to make improvements at Oneula Beach Park in Ewa Beach amid concerns from residents who fear some changes could hurt the area. The city's plans include filling potholes and fixing up the parking lot by the shoreline of the ... >> view original

Arizona mother accused of drowning twin sons in bathtub

PHOENIX, Arizona An Arizona woman was arrested for murder on Sunday on suspicion of drowning her two-year-old twin sons in a bathtub and attempting to do the same with another child, authorities said. Mireya Lopez, 22, was taken into custody at the ... >> view original