Marine debris team completes latest Papahanaumokuakea cleanup mission
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A marine debris cleanup crew has returned to Honolulu after another mission to protect the fragile ecosystems of Papahanaumokuakea. The Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project completed its second mission of 2026 on Friday after a 21-day expedition to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The te
Power outages boost island solar and battery businesses
After Hurricane Lala, power outages harmed many island businesses. But Hawaii solar installation companies have seen a boom to their business, with battery packs and battery generators becoming hot commodities. The phones have been ringing off the hook at Hawaii Energy Connection in Halawa Valley. "Business has probabl
August 31, 2026 TROPICS: Tracking Lowell south and Karina north Labor Day weekend; Jen...
Two storms headed in our general direction with the latest NHC track taking Lowell south and Karina north this Labor Day weekend.
Mullen, Lyons, Ka’aihue address media ahead of Ninth Island Showdown
There’s still a bitter taste in the mouth of the UNLV faithful following their home opener loss to the University of Memphis Tigers this past Saturday. In a game that saw transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold shine, throwing for 291 yards and accounting for two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing, the Rebels went on
Fur-Angel Foundation hosts upcoming Paws & Paparazzi gala
For nearly 12 years, the Fur-Angel Foundation has been working to give homeless dogs on Oʻahu a second chance at finding a loving forever home. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit is a foster-based dog rescue that has rescued approximately 1,000 dogs since its founding. Rather than simply providing temporary shelter, Fur-Angel...
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Da Seafood Cartel Is Recognized as the Seafood Specialist
No burritos, birria tacos or chile rellenos cram the tables at Da Seafood Cartel. Dishes here celebrate seafood—northern Mexican coastal creations, to be exact—a distinction that sets the Hale ‘Aina Best Mexican winner apart from the meaty familiarity of carnitas and loaded nachos. While you will find beer-battered s
City launches free disaster preparedness program for Oahu businesses
The program includes an online resource hub, a disaster preparedness guidebook and free workshops across the island.
Voters to decide on once-a-decade changes for Honolulu Charter
Twenty questions that could change the county charter will be on the November ballot for Honolulu voters.
Covid Audit: Millions Meant To Support Oʻahu Residents Went Elsewhere
Flush with federal pandemic relief money and then faced with a deadline to spend it, Honolulu city officials shifted money away from projects meant to set Oʻahu up for a strong and equitable recovery. Instead of funding sustained economic relief for residents, a large chunk of the funding went...
Hawaii’s age-21 gun law survives Second Amendment challenge
HONOLULU (CN) — Hawaii can keep 18-year-olds from buying guns, a federal judge ruled, siding with the state in a Second Amendment challenge to its law that requires gunowners to be 21. U.S. District Judge Jill Otake found Hawaii’s restrictions fit within the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation,...

















