Thousands commemorate overthrow with peace march to Iolani Palace
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thousands filled the streets of downtown Honolulu Friday for the ‘Onipa‘a Peace March, commemorating the 133rd anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. The march started at Mauna‘ala Royal Mausoleum in Nu‘uanu, a sacred site containing tombs of Hawaiian royalty....
Man arrested in connection to explosion in Kakaako; police find fireworks
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police arrested a man who is accused of starting an explosion in Kakaako after an object was thrown into a building’s driveway last week. The explosion took place at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 916 Queen St in Kakaako, according to a preliminary police report. A man threw an “unknown...
Limu shortage hits Oahu poke counters
Depending on where you go, a key ingredient in many local poke bowls has become harder to find on Oʻahu.
Honolulu Tells Property Owners To Ditch Cash At Satellite City Halls By 2026
Cash is getting the boot from Oʻahu’s neighborhood satellite city halls for real property tax payments, but not overnight. The city says those offices will stop taking cash on July 1, 2026, with the upcoming January property-tax billing cycle set to be the last time you can pay in person with bills and coins at those...
Honolulu Guard Shocker: Soldier Accused Of Stashing 3.5 Kilos Of Fentanyl In Locker Room
A Hawaii Army National Guard soldier is facing a federal drug charge after agents say they uncovered roughly 3,500 grams of fentanyl hidden at a Guard facility in Kapolei. Federal court records identify the suspect as 36-year-old Riley Wai Lee Wong, who is being held at a federal detention center in Honolulu. Guard...
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice celebrates another new location at Maui Ocean Center
“All shave ice is not created equal. Come give us a try.”
The Massive Outlet Mall In Hawaii Where Locals Go Crazy For Dirt-Cheap Deals
When Hawaii residents need a break from paying tourist prices in their own hometown, they head to Waikele Premium Outlets in Waipahu, where shopping smart becomes an extreme sport. Here’s the thing about living in Hawaii that nobody tells you until you’ve been here a while: everything costs more, except...
8 Old-Fashioned Diners In Hawaii With Outrageously Delicious Comfort Food
Looking for old-fashioned diners in Hawaii with amazing comfort food?. These 8 local eateries serve up delicious meals and nostalgic vibes!. 1. Café Kaila (Honolulu) When breakfast cravings hit, Café Kaila answers the call with style. This bright green storefront with its cheerful yellow sign has become a...
‘Too good to be true’: Providers, insurers weigh in on potential HMSA, Hawaii Pacific...
As Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee Hawaii Medical Service Association and Honolulu-based Hawaii Pacific Health prepare to form One Health Hawaii, they are going under the microscope. A Jan. 13 informational briefing run by Hawaii’s House and Senate committees on consumer protection and commerce gave health systems,...
Hawaii residents could still see fireworks penalties from NYE
As we get further into 2026, Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement is still handing out penalties for fireworks-related crimes on New Year's Eve.
