#Haleiwa

HECO 5 p.m. update: 122 without power on Oʻahu’s North Shore; 92 in Maui County

Hawaiian Electric has restored power to almost all customers who were impacted by back-to-back Kona low weather systems. These systems have pummeled the state with gusty winds, heavy rains and catastrophic flooding since March 11.

Coast Guard, partners rescue 7 people, 1 dog during flash floods on Oʻahu

Coast Guard and Navy aircrews rescued seven people and one dog during flash floods on Oʻahu Friday. A larger rescue effort by multiple agencies resulted in the rescue of at least 196 people, according to an earlier report from the governor.

High-performance action sets stage for Finals Day at HIC Haleiwa Pro QS 1000

A masterclass in approaching Haleiwa unfolded in Quarterfinal Heat 3 of the World Surf League’s The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, featuring standout surfers Joshua Moniz (HAW), Kauli Vaast (FRA), Ian Gentil (HAW), and Kainehe Hunt (HAW).

Tomoda-Bannert wins Super Girl Surf Pro; Maui’s Liotta earns runner-up toward 2024 Challenger Series qualification

Liotta, the Maui competitor currently sits at No. 3 and is in a qualification spot for the 2024 Challenger Series heading into the final event of the season.

State of Emergency Declared as Heavy Rains Pummel Hawaiian Islands

Governor David Ige on Tuesday evening signed an emergency declaration for the entire state as heavy rains resulted in flooding and landslides. There were also fears of dam failure, prompting evacuations in Haʻikū on Maui on Monday and Haleʻiwa on Oʻahu on Tuesday.

Vans Triple Crown to Kick Off with Blessing This Week

This year marks the 37th consecutive year of crowning Champions as surfers come together from around the globe to define their career.

Hawaiian Pro Called ON at Haleiwa

The competition whittled down yesterday, yet ten Hawaiʻi athletes still remain in contention, including two former Hawaiian Pro winners, Dusty Payne (HAW) and Sebastian Zietz (HAW), who will clash against Michael February (ZAF) and Dion Atkinson (AUS) in Heat 14.

Commercial Tour Crewman Charged with Shark Chumming

Marden Ribeiro, 35, of Pūpūkea was observed holding a bucket and chum the water by throwing fish into the ocean, which authorities say attracted several sharks.

Top 10 Charming Towns and Neighborhoods in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority released the following list of some of Hawaiʻi’s iconic, can’t-miss attraction destinations that feature charming restaurants, shops and more

Former Federal Prison Guard Sentenced: Lied About Inappropriate Behavior with Inmates

Diego Contreras, 31, formerly of Haleiwa, was sentenced to one year in prison on June 1, 2017, and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.

Injured Pueo Heads to Big Island for Rehab

Hawaiian Airlines cargo handlers—like anyone else who spotted it—might have thought a dog or a cat was in a carrier that arrived at Honolulu International Airport for shipping this morning. Inside this particular crate, however, was a pueo—a Hawaiian short-eared owl that made headlines across the state recently after a 7-year-old O‘ahu girl, her father and […]

Trio of Citizens Recognized for Rescuing Injured Pueo

Radiographs revealed fractured bones in the elbow. Authorities hope that the pueo will survive and regain full capability to survive back in the wild…

The Triple Crown of Surfing

Every winter season surfers from all over the world compete in Hawaii’s most prestigious three event series known as the Triple Crown of Surfing.

FUNDING SECURED FOR IAO FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS

Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono voted in support of a federal appropriations act that helped to secure $3,065,000 in funding for Hawaii. Maui’s ‘Iao Flood Control Project is one of six projects included in the request, which passed with a favorable 307-97 vote in the House.  The $250,000 ‘Iao allocation is expected to provide better protection […]