Aging affordable housing project gets new life in Chinatown
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - One of the state’s biggest affordable housing projects has been given new life. Residents, government officials, and developer Stanford Carr celebrated Monday the $35 million renovation of the 50-year old Maunakea Tower. The building’s 379 apartments were upgraded with fire sprinklers, new...
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down H-1 westbound by Honolulu airport
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A crash involving multiple vehicles shut down all westbound lanes of the H-1 Freeway by Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Monday evening. The crash was reported at 7:37 p.m. and a road closure alert was issued at 7:51 p.m. Traffic was diverted to the airport off-ramp, and...
Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Offshore Hawaiʻi island
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - The earthquake occurred at 2:54 a.m. on Monday morning, and was located near the Kamaʻehuakanaloa seamount. (BIVN) – A magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred early Monday morning off the southern coast of Hawaiʻi island. The earthquake occurred at 2:54 a.m. on April 7,...
Family of teen mobbed at Windward Mall worried about recurring violence
KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Honolulu police are investigating yet another mall mobbing, this time in Kaneohe. A viral online video shows a group of teenage boys ganging up on another young boy at Windward Mall. Honolulu Police have now opened an assault investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Olive Garden is serving up a taste of Italy with new specials
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Olive Garden is an Italian favorite across the island, now they are giving guests a more affordable taste of Italy with new specials and deals. General Manager, Jasmine Luecke, and Marketing Manager, Jaylin Cain, of Olive Garden Ala Moana joined Brittni Friedlander Wake Up 2Day to share the new...
Maui doctor pleads not guilty to attempted murder on Oahu hike
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a hike on Oahu is now pleading not guilty. At his arraignment and plea, Gerhardt Konig appeared by video from from OCCC where he’s being held without bail–something his attorney is already fighting. “It’s pretty commonplace in attempted murder...
50 Hikers Rescued After Being Stranded Overnight on Hawaii’s Kalalau Trail
HONOLULU, HI (CNN Newsource) – A group of 50 hikers is safe after being stranded overnight on Hawaii’s treacherous yet breathtaking Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast of Kauai. The unexpected ordeal began Thursday when sudden, heavy rains transformed scenic terrain into a hazardous environment.Megan Wong, a Kauai...
Real ID needed for Honolulu flights; deadline set for May 2025
HONOLULU (Island News) – The deadline to obtain a Real ID Hawaii’s driver’s license or state ID is fast approaching. The city’s Division of Motor Vehicles announced that starting on May 7, 2025, all air travelers 18-years-old and older must have a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or state-issued identification card...
State of Hawaii Moves to Forfeit Thousands in Cash Seizures
Honolulu, HI – The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General has announced its intent to administratively forfeit over $48,000 in U.S. currency seized in six separate incidents across the Big Island. In a public notice, the Attorney General’s office outlined the cases and informed individuals with potential interest...
Check your driver’s license! REAL ID deadline approaching
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You have just one more month to get a REAL ID Hawaii driver’s license or identification card. Starting May 7, every air traveler 18 and older will need a REAL ID compliant license or ID card to board domestic flights, and to enter some federal buildings.