Wounded Warrior Ohana brings Hawaii military families together for holiday gala
Hundreds of local military families came together for a night focused on gratitude, community and giving back.
First winter storm of the year to bring wet weather for entire state
HONOLULU (KHON2) – his afternoon’s water vapor imagery depicts a developing low about 550 miles north northwest of Kauai. This kona low settling in west northwest of Kauai through Monday will be the impetus to a wet pattern across the Hawaiian Islands that may persist through Wednesday of next week. Many windward...
Beth Fukumoto: Explaining The Sweet Side Of At-Large City Council Districts
In my last column, I used a family discussion about Christmas dessert to stage a low-stakes demonstration of ranked-choice voting in action. With ranked ballots, you can express your real preference instead of just picking who you think will win. It is a better way to choose one winner in a single district.
Donations needed ahead of 2026 Point in Time Count
HONOLULU( Island News) — Preparations are underway for the 2026 Point in Time Count, an annual statewide effort to better understand homelessness in Hawai‘i. On Monday, Jan. 26, hundreds of volunteers will be deployed across O‘ahu to survey individuals experiencing homelessness. The data collected helps service...
Flood Watch in effect for all Hawaiian Islands through Monday afternoon
HONOLULU (Island News) – The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a Flood Watch is in effect through Monday afternoon for all Hawaiian Islands. NWS confirmed on Sunday that all of the main Hawaiian islands will be on Flood Watch due to the possibility of flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall, through...
Tante’s Hawaiian and Filipino cuisine returns to Kona after 14-year pause
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaiian and Filipino restaurant is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Kona, but its signature recipes have been decades in the making. Tante’s Local Grindz is the brainchild of restaurateur, businessman and once-Hawaii County Mayoral candidate Tante Urban and his daughter Berni...
Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Maili
MAILI (Hawaii News Now) - A woman has died after she was hit by a vehicle in Maili Sunday morning, becoming Oahu’s second traffic fatality of 2026. The crash happened just before 6:30 a.m. on Farrington Highway near Liliana Street. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the driver, a...
Forecasters Warn of Storms and Flash Flooding in Honolulu, Travel and Coastal Areas on...
Honolulu is bracing for a stretch of wild weather as a kona low takes shape to the north of Kauai, with forecasters warning of thunderstorms, heavy showers, and the potential for flash flooding across the state. A statement released by the National Weather Service in Honolulu outlines the imminent conditions,...
42-year-old pedestrian dead following Waianae crash, HPD says
A 42-year-old woman is in critical condition following a traffic incident involving a pedestrian in the Waianae area.
15 Hawaii Poke Counters Where The Fresh Cuts Sell Out Before Afternoon
If you have ever arrived a little late to a beloved poke counter and found the trays already bare, this list is for you. Hawaii’s freshest cuts move fast, and the best spots often sell out before the afternoon sun hits its stride. Get there early, know what to order, and savor bowls that taste like the ocean itself....
