Saturday, May 18 2013 7:28 AM EDT2013-05-18 11:28:09 GMT
When UH officials announced the $6 million land sale in Kapolei to Tokai University two years ago, it marked a major milestone in the development of the new West Oahu campus. In fact, UH spent more thanMore >>
When UH officials announced the $6 million land sale in Kapolei to Tokai University two years ago, it marked a major milestone in the development of the new West Oahu campus. In fact, UH spent more thanMore >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-05-02 12:30:01 GMT
At a time when many of their members are still struggling to find work, the heads of Hawaii's construction unions are taking home fat pay checks. A Hawaii News Now study of filings with the IRS and theMore >>
At a time when many of their members are still struggling to find work, the heads of Hawaii's construction unions are taking home fat pay checks. A Hawaii News Now study of filings with the IRS and theMore >>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-04-24 20:46:46 GMT
A man accused of running a vacation rental scam has been fined $36,000 by the city for having proper permits. Honolulu Planning officials have fined Lawrence Zuanich and the Cabello Family Trust as muchMore >>
A man accused of running a vacation rental scam has been fined $36,000 by the city for not having proper permits. More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-04-23 04:34:32 GMT
Hawaii News Now has learned that federal authorities are investigating possible misuse of union assets by former Hawaii Painters Union officials. Sources say investigators with the U.S. Labor DepartmentMore >>
Hawaii News Now has learned that federal authorities are investigating possible misuse of union assets by former Hawaii Painters Union officials.More >>
Saturday, April 20 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-04-20 16:29:46 GMT
A group of visitors from Houston allege that a vacation rental scam has fleeced them of more than $6,200. Donna Bailey says she had been planning a Hawaii reunion with her closest friends for more thanMore >>
A group of visitors from Houston allege that a vacation rental scam has fleeced them of more than $6,200. Donna Bailey says she had been planning a Hawaii reunion with her closest friends for more thanMore >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 2:52 AM EDT2013-03-28 06:52:56 GMT
Imagine getting a $900 water and sewer bill. That's what recently happened to a Waialae Nui woman. "You get a bill like this and the first thing you're shocked because it's so high," said local attorneyMore >>
Imagine getting a $900 water and sewer bill. That's what recently happened to a Waialae Nui woman. "You get a bill like this and the first thing you're shocked because it's so high," said local attorneyMore >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-03-20 01:08:17 GMT
Reeling from a $150 million tax ruling in January, the nation's largest online travel companies were ordered to pay another $70 million in penalties to the state of Hawaii. State Tax Judge Gary ChangMore >>
Reeling from a $150 million tax ruling in January, the nation's largest online travel companies were ordered to pay another $70 million in penalties to the state of Hawaii. More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 5:24 AM EDT2013-03-19 09:24:58 GMT
Plans to open a Maui office for the state of Hawaii's no. 2 executive will cost nearly $200,000. Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui says the new office will provide greater access for neighbor island residents --More >>
Plans to open a Maui office for the state of Hawaii's no. 2 executive will cost nearly $200,000. Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui says the new office will provide greater access for neighbor island residents --More >>
Sunday, March 10 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-03-10 22:11:02 GMT
Rapes and assaults of deaf and blind students and allegations that autistic children are being physically assaulted at Hawaii public schools have prompted attorneys for the children to seek federal intervention. EricMore >>
Rapes and assaults of deaf and blind students and allegations that autistic children are being physically assaulted at Hawaii public schools have prompted attorneys for the children to seek federal intervention. EricMore >>
Friday, March 1 2013 1:23 AM EST2013-03-01 06:23:26 GMT
A girl forced to balance herself on a board against her will and a boy shoved against a wall as disciplinary measure. Those are just the latest allegations from two women who say they witnessed the mistreatmentMore >>
A girl forced to balance herself on a board against her will and a boy shoved against a wall as disciplinary measure. Those are just the latest allegations from two women who say they witnessed the mistreatmentMore >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 3:03 PM EST2013-02-28 20:03:33 GMT
For some disabled students at Kipapa Elementary School, it was a nightmare of physical abuse, verbal assaults and emotional attacks. That's the account of two witnesses who say students in one of theMore >>
For some disabled students at Kipapa Elementary School, it was a nightmare of physical abuse, verbal assaults and emotional attacks. That's the account of two witnesses who say students in one of theMore >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 10:40 AM EST2013-02-28 15:40:34 GMT
For half a dozen former Kipapa Elementary School students, P-10 was a little class of horror. Hawaii New Now has learned that the families of six disabled students have now come forward with allegationsMore >>
For half a dozen former Kipapa Elementary School students, P-10 was a little class of horror. Hawaii New Now has learned that the families of six disabled students have now come forward with allegationsMore >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 5:21 PM EST2013-02-26 22:21:09 GMT
Honolulu police Lieutenant, John McCarthy is on the front line of the war against internet financial crimes. One of the most insidious operating right now -- online rental scams. "I'd say it's epidemic,"More >>
Honolulu police Lieutenant, John McCarthy is on the front line of the war against internet financial crimes. One of the most insidious operating right now -- online rental scams. "I'd say it's epidemic"...More >>
Saturday, February 16 2013 12:34 PM EST2013-02-16 17:34:15 GMT
An Ewa Beach mother alleges that her autistic daughter was physically abused for more than a year by staffers at Kipapa Elementary School in Mililani. It's not the first time the school is facing thisMore >>
An Ewa Beach mother alleges that her autistic daughter was physically abused for more than a year by staffers at Kipapa Elementary School in Mililani. It's not the first time the school is facing thisMore >>
Friday, February 15 2013 2:27 AM EST2013-02-15 07:27:49 GMT
Federal authorities are cracking down on illegal online sports betting in Hawaii. Hawaii News Now has learned that about two dozen isle residents are being charged or being arrested in the probe, whichMore >>
Federal authorities are cracking down on illegal online sports betting in Hawaii. Hawaii News Now has learned that about two dozen isle residents are being charged or being arrested in the probe, whichMore >>
Friday, February 8 2013 4:22 AM EST2013-02-08 09:22:18 GMT
When Hawaiian Electric Co. switched to a new billing system last summer, thousands of angry customers swamped the company's phone lines with complaints of being overcharged. Hawaii News Now has learnedMore >>
When Hawaiian Electric Co. switched to a new billing system last summer, thousands of angry customers swamped the company's phone lines with complaints of being overcharged. Hawaii News Now has learnedMore >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 1:24 AM EST2013-02-05 06:24:08 GMT
Two years after heavy storms swept trash and medical waste from a landfill into the ocean, Hawaii News Now has learned that a criminal investigation is now underway. Sources familiar with the probe sayMore >>
Two years after heavy storms swept trash and medical waste from a landfill into the ocean, Hawaii News Now has learned that a criminal investigation is now underway. Sources familiar with the probe sayMore >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 1:35 AM EST2013-01-15 06:35:39 GMT
Already faced with a record tax bill, Travelocity, Expedia and other online travel companies may be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in additional back taxes. Hawaii News Now reported exclusivelyMore >>
Already faced with a record tax bill, Travelocity, Expedia and other online travel companies may be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in additional back taxes. Hawaii News Now reported exclusivelyMore >>
Monday, January 14 2013 3:27 PM EST2013-01-14 20:27:45 GMT
A state legal challenge that the Lingle administration turned down several years ago has paid off big-time. State Tax Judge Gary Chang today ordered online travel companies like Travelocity, Expedia.comMore >>
A state legal challenge that the Lingle administration turned down several years ago has paid off big-time. State Tax Judge Gary Chang today ordered online travel companies like Travelocity, Expedia.comMore >>
Saturday, January 5 2013 7:04 PM EST2013-01-06 00:04:03 GMT
A new lawsuit alleges that several educators at a Mililani school of assaulting an autistic student and accuses the school of trying to to cover it up. William and Colyn Chang said they pulled 10-year-oldMore >>
A new lawsuit says educators at a Mililani school assaulted an autistic student and accuses the school of trying to cover it up. William and Colyn Chang said they pulled 10-year-oldMore >>
Wednesday, January 2 2013 11:00 PM EST2013-01-03 04:00:37 GMT
The state Campaign Spending Commission plans to fine long-time football coach Cal Lee $2,500. The commission says Lee committed 25 violations during his unsuccessful run for the Office of Hawaiian AffairsMore >>
The state Campaign Spending Commission plans to fine long-time football coach Cal Lee $2,500. The commission says Lee committed 25 violations during his unsuccessful run for the Office of Hawaiian AffairsMore >>
Wednesday, November 28 2012 12:02 AM EST2012-11-28 05:02:15 GMT
It's supposed to be a centerpiece in the new University of Hawaii's West Oahu campus.But work on the $6 million administration building stalled this past summer after the school ran out of money to payMore >>
It's supposed to be a centerpiece in the new University of Hawaii's West Oahu campus.But work on the $6 million administration building stalled this past summer after the school ran out of money to payMore >>
Tuesday, November 27 2012 1:26 AM EST2012-11-27 06:26:44 GMT
Lori Tomczyk, a long-time state election section chief, is taking the fall for Oahu's ballot shortages on Election Day, and resigned at her boss' request earlier this month, sources told Hawaii News NowMore >>
Lori Tomczyk, a long-time state election section chief, is taking the fall for Oahu's ballot shortages on Election Day, and resigned at her boss' request earlier this month, sources told Hawaii News Now Monday.More >>
Thursday, November 1 2012 10:59 PM EDT2012-11-02 02:59:31 GMT
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Nov. 7 to revisit the controversial settlement that gave Jim Donovan a communications job but removed him as the university's athleticsMore >>
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Nov. 7 to revisit the controversial settlement that gave Jim Donovan a communications job but removed him as the university's athletics director.More >>
Thursday, September 6 2012 4:51 PM EDT2012-09-06 20:51:57 GMT
MANOA, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – After two critical audits, the man in charge of maintaining the University of Hawaii campus was fired last month, sources said. David T. Hafner Jr., had been assistantMore >>
After the department he ran received two critical audits in less than a year, the man in charge of maintaining the University of Hawaii campus was fired in July, sources said.More >>
Wednesday, August 29 2012 9:51 AM EDT2012-08-29 13:51:51 GMT
Kihei, HAWAII (HawaiiNewsNow) – The University of Hawaii has lost the biggest contract in the school's history, worth tens of millions of dollars, to run a supercomputer center on Maui. The Maui HighMore >>
The University of Hawaii has lost the biggest contract in the school's history, worth tens of millions of dollars, to run a supercomputer center on Maui.More >>
Monday, August 27 2012 3:32 PM EDT2012-08-27 19:32:30 GMT
Honolulu (HawaiiNewsNow) – University of Hawaii Board of Regents admonished UH President M.R.C. Greenwood and UH Manoa Chancellor Tom Apple during a day-long closed-door meeting Wednesday when the twoMore >>
University of Hawaii Board of Regents admonished UH President M.R.C. Greenwood and UH Manoa Chancellor Tom Apple during a day-long closed-door meeting Wednesday when the two officials also offered their apologies to the board, sources said.More >>
Tuesday, August 21 2012 9:37 AM EDT2012-08-21 13:37:52 GMT
Kapolei, HAWAII (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has slapped the University of Hawaii West Oahu with a "notice of concern," one step below a formal warning that its brandMore >>
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has slapped the University of Hawaii West Oahu with a "notice of concern," one step below a formal warning that its brand new Kapolei campus could be in danger of losing its accreditation.More >>
Saturday, August 4 2012 4:17 AM EDT2012-08-04 08:17:46 GMT
Honolulu (HawaiiNewsNow) – A city division of road maintenance supervisor is being investigated for allegations of illegal dumping, the third case of a supervisor in trouble in the same division in lessMore >>
A city division of road maintenance supervisor is being investigated for allegations of illegal dumping, the third case of a supervisor in trouble in the same division in less than two years.More >>
Friday, August 3 2012 2:25 AM EDT2012-08-03 06:25:42 GMT
Honolulu (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Transportation Security Administration is paying a financial settlement to Glen Kajiyama, the former federal security director in charge of TSA operations at Honolulu InternationalMore >>
The Transportation Security Administration is paying a financial settlement to Glen Kajiyama, the former federal security director in charge of TSA operations at Honolulu International Airport who was one of 36 TSA employees fired in a baggage screening scandal last year.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 5:26 AM EDT2012-07-31 09:26:47 GMT
Hawaii is "graying" faster than any other state in nation. Along with our aging population, we also have one of the highest costs of living. This week, Hawaii News Now, in conjunction with the Aloha UnitedMore >>
Hawaii is "graying" faster than any other state in nation. Along with our aging population, we also have one of the highest costs of living.More >>
Saturday, July 28 2012 2:03 AM EDT2012-07-28 06:03:25 GMT
Hilo, HAWAII (HawaiiNewsNow) – The FBI has gotten involved in an investigation into allegations of voter fraud on the Big Island, sources told Hawaii News Now Friday. The elections office in Hilo runMore >>
The FBI has gotten involved in an investigation into allegations of voter fraud on the Big Island, sources told Hawaii News Now Friday.More >>
Friday, July 27 2012 3:34 AM EDT2012-07-27 07:34:42 GMT
Hilo, HAWAII (HawaiiNewsNow) – A possible voter fraud case on the Big Island is the subject of an investigation, a law enforcement source told Hawaii News Now Thursday. The probe focuses on allegationsMore >>
A possible voter fraud case on the Big Island is the subject of an investigation, a law enforcement source told Hawaii News Now Thursday.More >>
Thursday, July 26 2012 9:57 AM EDT2012-07-26 13:57:53 GMT
Honolulu (HawaiiNewsNow) – Just as the University of Hawaii is proposing a new bio-safety lab in Kalaeloa, it's having problems with its existing lab at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in Kakaako,More >>
Just as the University of Hawaii is proposing a new bio-safety lab in Kalaeloa, it's having problems with its existing lab at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in Kakaako, Hawaii News Now has learned.More >>
Saturday, July 21 2012 1:51 AM EDT2012-07-21 05:51:41 GMT
Honolulu (HawaiiNewsNow) – Joey Manahan, a candidate for the Kalihi seat on the Honolulu City Council, has spent nearly $30,000 of his campaign funds on food and drinks during the last six months, promptingMore >>
Joey Manahan, a candidate for the Kalihi seat on the Honolulu City Council, has spent nearly $30,000 of his campaign funds on food and drinks during the last six months, prompting a review by the Campaign Spending Commission.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 11:57 PM EDT2012-07-18 03:57:30 GMT
A city traffic signs supervisor is being investigated for spending significant amounts of time at home during his shift, halfway across the island from where he was supposed to be working.More >>
A city traffic signs supervisor is being investigated for spending significant amounts of time at home during his shift, halfway across the island from where he was supposed to be working.More >>
Thursday, June 28 2012 12:36 AM EDT2012-06-28 04:36:37 GMT
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Honolulu Police Department officer accused of taking firearms turned in by citizens to be destroyed has resigned after HPD began investigating him earlier this spring. HPD'sMore >>
A Honolulu Police Department officer accused of taking firearms turned in by citizens to be destroyed has resigned after HPD began investigating him earlier this spring.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:40 AM EDT2012-05-15 13:40:30 GMT
UH's Hinshaw getting $287K sabbatical, high-paid professorship HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – University of Hawaii at Manoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw will be paid nearly $300,000 for a ten- month sabbaticalMore >>
University of Hawaii at Manoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw will be paid nearly $300,000 for a ten- month sabbatical after she steps down from her position this summer and she will land another high paying UH job next year.More >>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 3:36 PM EDT2012-05-09 19:36:44 GMT
Wailuku, HAWAII (HawaiiNewsNow) -- A Hawaii News Now investigation revealed a majority of Maui County council members gave their staff thousands of dollars in bonuses last year while hundreds of Maui CountyMore >>
A Hawaii News Now investigation revealed a majority of Maui County council members gave their staff thousands of dollars in bonuses last year while hundreds of Maui CountyMore >>
Monday, May 7 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-05-07 22:45:17 GMT
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – The fired former head of Hawaii Technology Academy and his vice principal spent about $100,000 in state school funds on travel in one year, and an auditor found that "abuse,More >>
The fired former head of Hawaii Technology Academy and his vice principal spent about $100,000 in state school funds on travel in one year, and an auditor found that "abuse, waste or fraud" likely occurred at the state's largest charter school.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 6:44 PM EDT2012-05-07 22:44:21 GMT
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A mistake by an air-traffic controller resulted in two jets being put on a collision course as they approached Honolulu International Airport in January. A Hawaii News Now investigationMore >>
A mistake by an air-traffic controller resulted in two jets being put on a collision course as they approached Honolulu International Airport in January, a close call that was covered up an initially never reported to Federal Aviation Administration managers on the mainland.
Monday, May 7 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-05-07 22:43:38 GMT
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii News Now investigation reveals the state has overpaid its employees more than $1.5 million, with hundreds of thousands more in state tax dollars written off as uncollectableMore >>
A Hawaii News Now investigation reveals the state has overpaid its employees more than $1.5 million, with hundreds of thousands more in state tax dollars written off as uncollectable or recovered months or years later from employees who were accidentally paid too much.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 6:42 PM EDT2012-05-07 22:42:58 GMT
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii News Now investigation reveals the department charged with assuring accurate prices in Hawaii's grocery stores, gas stations and taxi cabs is woefully understaffed,More >>
A Hawaii News Now investigation reveals the department charged with assuring accurate prices in Hawaii's grocery stores, gas stations and taxi cabs is woefully understaffed...More >>
HNN Investigates:
If you know about a story that deserves investigation, please contact us by clicking on the link above. You can also mail or fax us your story idea.
Hawaii News Now Investigates
420 Waiakamilo Road
Suite 205
Honolulu, HI 96817
