HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - While the Honolulu Police Department justified the officers’ firing their weapons in a police shooting in Nuuanu, an attorney representing the family of the man killed said HPD is not telling the whole story.The shooting happened on Wednesday night, leaving all three responding officers injured, one of which is still hospitalized.The man killed by police had been identified as , 29.Following the from the shooting, acting deputy Chief Allan Nagata vigorously defended the officers and said they did everything right.But the attorney for Myeni’s family, Luke...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - While the Honolulu Police Department justified the officers’ firing their weapons in a police shooting in Nuuanu, an attorney representing the family of the man killed said HPD is not telling the whole story.The shooting happened on Wednesday night, leaving all three responding officers injured, one of which is still hospitalized.The man killed by police had been identified as , 29.Following the from the shooting, acting deputy Chief Allan Nagata vigorously defended the officers and said they did everything right.But the attorney for Myeni’s family, Luke...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Confused Oahu residents are looking for clarification on the city’s tiered system of COVID restrictions after but weddings are still limited to no more than 10 people.The Hilton’s Starlight Luau is usually held outdoors, but because of the weather, it was moved to one of their ballrooms Friday.Based on the tier system, the Hilton’s Starlight Luau followed city rules.The event fell into the category of “ or other .”But the rules are stirring confusion.One resident called the situation “frustrating.”He had to postpone his wedding to June, and he’s now asking...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Confused Oahu residents are looking for clarification on the city’s tiered system of COVID restrictions after but weddings are still limited to no more than 10 people.The Hilton’s Starlight Luau is usually held outdoors, but because of the weather, it was moved to one of their ballrooms Friday.Based on the tier system, the Hilton’s Starlight Luau followed city rules.The event fell into the category of “ or other .”But the rules are stirring confusion.One resident called the situation “frustrating.”He had to postpone his wedding to June, and he’s now asking...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Some unemployment claimants say they’re getting overbilled on their taxes.Mary Freeman of Ewa Beach is a retired aerospace worker and a part-time employee at Macy’s Kapolei.She was furloughed twice during the pandemic and said she recently received a federal 1099-G with a figure that does not match up with the money she got in unemployment benefits.The difference is more than $1,500.“I didn’t get these monies,” said Freeman. “I’m paying tax on something I didn’t receive.”Her bank statements show nearly $5,300 of unemployment benefits were deposited in her...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Some unemployment claimants say they’re getting overbilled on their taxes.Mary Freeman of Ewa Beach is a retired aerospace worker and a part-time employee at Macy’s Kapolei.She was furloughed twice during the pandemic and said she recently received a federal 1099-G with a figure that does not match up with the money she got in unemployment benefits.The difference is more than $1,500.“I didn’t get these monies,” said Freeman. “I’m paying tax on something I didn’t receive.”Her bank statements show nearly $5,300 of unemployment benefits were deposited in her...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state issued an important update to jobless benefits Sunday for those waiting for their payments through one of two extension programs.The state Department of Labor said anyone who filed for extended benefits between Dec. 15 to 28 through one of two programs can change their election.The two programs are the federally-funded Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation or the state-funded Extended Benefits.Many people opted for the federal program, but those funds have not yet been disbursed.Because there is no timeline for when the money will be...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state issued an important update to jobless benefits Sunday for those waiting for their payments through one of two extension programs.The state Department of Labor said anyone who filed for extended benefits between Dec. 15 to 28 through one of two programs can change their election.The two programs are the federally-funded Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation or the state-funded Extended Benefits.Many people opted for the federal program, but those funds have not yet been disbursed.Because there is no timeline for when the money will be...WW…

Old Walgreens building on Kapiolani has become an eye sore, neighbors and businesses are desperate for help By HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Since the Walgreens on Kapiolani Boulevard shut down, those who live and work in the area say it’s been overrun by homeless campers. Graffiti now stains the exterior as the multi-million dollar building sits vacant. “I have been dealing with all the restaurant complaints, homeless is entering to the businesses scaring everybody,” said Parking Attendant Supervisor, Berlynn Waiau. “I actually got myself threatened by a homeless last week by a...…Old Walgreens building on Kapiolani has become an eye sore, neighbors and businesses are desperate for help By HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Since the Walgreens on Kapiolani Boulevard shut down, those who live and work in the area say it’s been overrun by homeless campers. Graffiti now stains the exterior as the multi-million dollar building sits vacant. “I have been dealing with all the restaurant complaints, homeless is entering to the businesses scaring everybody,” said Parking Attendant Supervisor, Berlynn Waiau. “I actually got myself threatened by a homeless last week by a...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Despite the steady increase in cases, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said the island will remain in Tier 2 for now.Oahu’s current 7-day average daily cases is 124 and a 4.-4 percent.Blangiardi said the tier system will remain in place, but he has no interest in issuing a lockdown or reverting back to tier one.“Right now we’re in tier two,” said Blangiardi. “As I said earlier, my focus is on how we get to tier three and beyond.”The mayor said he met with the medical advisory group which includes the State Department of Health for the first time on...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Despite the steady increase in cases, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said the island will remain in Tier 2 for now.Oahu’s current 7-day average daily cases is 124 and a 4.-4 percent.Blangiardi said the tier system will remain in place, but he has no interest in issuing a lockdown or reverting back to tier one.“Right now we’re in tier two,” said Blangiardi. “As I said earlier, my focus is on how we get to tier three and beyond.”The mayor said he met with the medical advisory group which includes the State Department of Health for the first time on...WW…

Healthcare worker feels concerns over roach infested condo are being ignored By HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A North Carolina healthcare worker who traveled to Hawaii to help with COVID cases is dealing with a roach infestation in a condo she and her boyfriend just moved into. Diana Martin, a travel surgical technologist and her boyfriend, Skye Burnett said it has been a rough first week living at Liliuokalani Gardens in Waikiki. The couple said they alerted management of the roach infestation upon moving in on Dec. 7, but felt their concerns were being ignored. Because they felt...…Healthcare worker feels concerns over roach infested condo are being ignored By HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A North Carolina healthcare worker who traveled to Hawaii to help with COVID cases is dealing with a roach infestation in a condo she and her boyfriend just moved into. Diana Martin, a travel surgical technologist and her boyfriend, Skye Burnett said it has been a rough first week living at Liliuokalani Gardens in Waikiki. The couple said they alerted management of the roach infestation upon moving in on Dec. 7, but felt their concerns were being ignored. Because they felt...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A drive-thru winter wonderland is being constructed at Aloha Stadium.With Honolulu City Lights and other community holiday events canceled or altered because of COVID-19, Michael Gangloff, founder of Show Aloha Challenge, put together the Show Aloha Land.It’s a half-hour drive through a Christmas landscape and no contact means no COVID fears.Gangloff said everything is built from scratch with about seven miles of steel and over a million LED lights.“We literally built these arches and we bent them ourselves,” said Gangloff. “We did everything in...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A drive-thru winter wonderland is being constructed at Aloha Stadium.With Honolulu City Lights and other community holiday events canceled or altered because of COVID-19, Michael Gangloff, founder of Show Aloha Challenge, put together the Show Aloha Land.It’s a half-hour drive through a Christmas landscape and no contact means no COVID fears.Gangloff said everything is built from scratch with about seven miles of steel and over a million LED lights.“We literally built these arches and we bent them ourselves,” said Gangloff. “We did everything in...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Ewa Beach man is on the road to recovery after being hospitalized for a month and a half while battling COVID-19.42-year-old Eddie Bisquera spent 48 days in the hospital.He said he didn’t have any underlying health conditions, but during his battle with COVID, he went through a few complications and almost gave up.“I don’t want anybody else to go through this, 48 days no family or my 14-month-old daughter,” said Bisquera. “Luckily, there’s Facetime that’s the only way I can see them.”Bisquera, along with his daughter and girlfriend, tested positive for...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Ewa Beach man is on the road to recovery after being hospitalized for a month and a half while battling COVID-19.42-year-old Eddie Bisquera spent 48 days in the hospital.He said he didn’t have any underlying health conditions, but during his battle with COVID, he went through a few complications and almost gave up.“I don’t want anybody else to go through this, 48 days no family or my 14-month-old daughter,” said Bisquera. “Luckily, there’s Facetime that’s the only way I can see them.”Bisquera, along with his daughter and girlfriend, tested positive for...WW…

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - While most businesses weren’t effected by the city’s new emergency order, bowling alleys were. The city is temporarily shutting down bowling alleys because they say it’s a social sport, in which people gather to bowl. Gatherings are what the city is trying to crack down on.But the operator of Pali Lanes is frustrated because they’ve spent nearly $10,000 to make safety adjustments for their customers.“For us to be spending money and to be shut down not even two months later is just, it’s ridiculous,” said Christian Arakawa, vice president of Save Pali...…HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - While most businesses weren’t effected by the city’s new emergency order, bowling alleys were. The city is temporarily shutting down bowling alleys because they say it’s a social sport, in which people gather to bowl. Gatherings are what the city is trying to crack down on.But the operator of Pali Lanes is frustrated because they’ve spent nearly $10,000 to make safety adjustments for their customers.“For us to be spending money and to be shut down not even two months later is just, it’s ridiculous,” said Christian Arakawa, vice president of Save Pali...WW…