HONOLULU (KHON2) — Police have opened up an investigation after a pedestrian was attacked just outside Ala Moana Center. HPD received the call around 9:18 p.m. after an unidentified suspect threw an…
Month: January 2024
Dozen questioned in connection with Fiji meth raids
RNZ Pacific – Fiji police have confirmed that up to 12 people have been released in relation to the two drug busts in the Western Division last week, where the police seized…
PNG Treasurer demoted in latest riot reaction
The Papua New Guinea government announced a late night Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, with six new MPs coming into the executive. It comes during a two week state of emergency, established after…
400 nurses strike at Kapiolani Medical Center for better work conditions.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — 400 nurses from across Oahu led the charge for better working conditions at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children on Sunday, Jan. 21. The nurses strike demanded higher…
Marshall Islands Tuna operations strong in 2023
Tuna transshipments in Majuro in 2023 increased over the previous year, nearly breaking the 300 mark. The year end strong with 32 transshipments in December — often a slow month, but now…
Marshall Islands reaffirms ties with Taiwan in wake of Nauru shift
RNZ Pacific – Marshall Islands officials quickly moved this week to reaffirm this nation’s ties with Taipei in the wake of Nauru shifting diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China. “The Republic of…
Vanuatu govt plans to hold referendum on political parties legislation in June
RNZ Pacific – Vanuatu’s prime minister says he expects a referendum on the proposed political registration act will be held in June. The act, passed in Parliament last month, aims to strengthen…
Now might be a good time to buy a home in Oahu.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Board of REALTORS announced five cities around the island of Oahu are recording median prices for single-family homes to be under $1 million. The end of year…
Palau pledges support for Taiwan after Nauru breaks ties.
Taipei, Jan. 17 (CNA) Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. congratulated President-elect Lai Ching-te(賴清德) on his Jan. 13 election victory during a phone call on Wednesday, saying bilateral ties between Palau and Taiwan…
Taiwan loses another diplomatic ally as Nauru recognizes China
The Washington Post – TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Pacific island nation of Nauru announced on Monday it was severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan and instead recognizing China. The surprise switch shaved Taiwan’s…