Paul Drewes

Honolulu

Reporter and Anchor at KITV-TV (Honolulu, HI)

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Dealing with road rage on Oahu's streets

1 week ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Many Oahu drivers have seen road rage on our streets or on social media. Take a look at the latest incident, and take in tips to help de-escalate problems on our roads. It seems like every week there are reports of drivers behaving badly, cutting people off or going off on others behind the wheel. In the latest case, this driver claims another raging driver spit and assaulted her after an incident at the Salt Lake roundabout.
Lighting hope after loss, crowds pack Ala Moana Beach for lantern floating

1 week ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

Tens of thousands packed Ala Moana Beach Monday for the 27th Annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony. This year's theme "Many Rivers, One Ocean," aimed to promote harmony and healing - by bringing people together in remembrance and hope. Long before the ceremony started at Ala Moana Beach, the crowd came out to celebrate Memorial Day and reflect on those who are no longer with us. "We wanted to remember our loved ones in a way that everyone is recognized," said Joyce Unciano from Makakilo.
Waikiki will step up safety efforts this summer

2 weeks ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- There will be new enhanced patrols starting up and a plan to tap into hundreds of private cameras overlooking public areas. Among the crowds of visitors in Waikiki, you will also find Aloha Ambassadors walking the streets and helping visitors have a positive experience. This summer, new safety response team members will also be added, similar to stepped up security guards. "These people will be on patrol 24/7 and equipped with body cameras.
How does this hurricane season compare to last year's?

2 weeks ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

This hurricane season is not expected to be a busy one for the Central Pacific, as forecasters expect 1-4 named storms, but there is still the threat of one hitting Hawaii. "Even when we have few tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific, they can still have an impact depending on where those hurricanes go," said Central Pacific Hurricane Center Director Chris Brenchley. Last season was also a relatively quiet one, and got off to a very late start. The first named storm didn't form until July 4.
Fewer storms expected for Hawaii this hurricane season

3 weeks ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii is expected to have a less active hurricane season. Because we will not be in an El Nino weather pattern, when the waters are warmer around the equator - where many storms form. Nor are we in a La Nina weather pattern, when the waters are cooler. Instead it will be a neutral one.
State to expand red light cameras, will start speeding fines for drivers

3 weeks ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Even though a bill to expand the state's red light camera program died this legislative session, the Department of Transportation (DOT) still plans to shift the pilot program into high gear. At 10 different intersections around Oahu, red light cameras catch drivers crossing through when they shouldn't. A lot of drivers. Adding up to nearly 24,000 citations issued over a one year period, or roughly 65 per day.
Hawaii Congresswoman takes aims at ghost guns with new legislation

3 weeks ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

Hawaii Congresswoman Jill Tokuda targets illegal firearms with proposed legislation: the Ghost Act. This comes after a sharp increase in ghost guns being recovered at island crime scenes. The Ghost Act wouldn't actually regulate the ghostly parts of weapons being made by 3D printers, those without serial numbers or registration. Instead, it would regulate the upper part of guns, like the barrel. Those parts are now legally bought and sold over the internet.
Real ID now required for flights at airports, do you have yours?

1 month ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Real ID requirements went into effect for travelers at airports around the country. Some travelers planned ahead for this day, like Joseph Rodriguez from San Diego, who got his driver's license two years ago. "When I first got my drivers license, they asked me if I wanted a Real ID and I said yeah, so I signed up for it," stated Rodriguez. But his friend Gabriel Rosales never upgraded his ID. "I didn't think of it, and didn't know I would need it," said Rosales.
Could federal reductions be coming for Hawaii SNAP benefits?

1 month ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Kalihi resident Jesse Makamani is retired and relies on the $170 a month he receives in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits. "I use it to buy food and my medicine," said Makamani. He is one of the more than 160,000 people in Hawaii receiving SNAP benefits. "There's a lot of people who are struggling to make ends meet, where SNAP really makes a difference for their family," said Dept. of Human Services Administrator Scott Morishige.
Nearly 250 bills pass at Hawaii State Legislature

1 month ago | kitv.com | Paul Drewes

After a marathon day of measures being voted on by lawmakers here, now hundreds of bills will head to the Governor's desk for his signature. We see how lawmakers graded their efforts this legislative session. "We started with 3,000 bills, which are whittled down to today where we voted on 257 bills. In terms of grading us, I would give us an A," said House Speaker Nadine Nakamura.

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15 Sep 21

For some, the pandemic economy is showing some improvement. But for those working in island food pantries, they see a different metric going up: food insecurity among island residents. Take a look at this KITV 4 Island News report. https://t.co/auZjojQVec https://t.co/zmxm3zgUhY

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3 May 21

Surf was up this weekend. Take a look at some of the island pics sent in, from this out of season NW swell. Be sure to get the latest forecast of our waves and weather on KITV Island News. https://t.co/15pVxASV2b

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Paul Drewes

Articles

Dealing with road rage on Oahu's streets

Lighting hope after loss, crowds pack Ala Moana Beach for lantern floating

Waikiki will step up safety efforts this summer

How does this hurricane season compare to last year's?

Fewer storms expected for Hawaii this hurricane season

State to expand red light cameras, will start speeding fines for drivers

Hawaii Congresswoman takes aims at ghost guns with new legislation

Real ID now required for flights at airports, do you have yours?

Could federal reductions be coming for Hawaii SNAP benefits?

Nearly 250 bills pass at Hawaii State Legislature

Journalists covering the same region

Sheila Beal

Megan Tagami

Susan Essoyan

Richard Wiens

Sophia McCullough

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Emails

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