Overnight Waikiki stabbing leaves man in serious condition
A 30-year-old man was taken in serious condition after an overnight stabbing on Lewers Street in Waikiki.
Man charged with attempted murder in Kapolei restaurant attack
Jared Elizares has been found guilty of attempted murder after a violent restroom attack at Taqueria El Ranchero in Kapolei.
Fix It! The Leaning Traffic Light Of Kalākaua Avenue
When a water pipe burst last year at the corner of Kalākaua Avenue and Ala Wai Boulevard, city workers had to remove the row of three traffic lights that stood over it. The plan is to eventually restore the traffic light to its former glory. But for now, in its stead stands an interim light – one that’s diminutive, a...
Health research brings science and culture together under hula
A public health study found that a quarter of the state’s residents have danced or still dance hula. Mele Look is the director of community engagement and researcher with the Department of Native Hawaiian Health at the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine. For the...
Alarming spike in Oahu deaths connected to dangerous designer drug
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office has found Bromazolam in the blood of four people who died from drug overdoses so far this year. That’s according to Gary Yabuta, head of Hawaii’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program. Four deaths in just the first four...
Kūpuna and Keiki connecting through the written word
The Kupuna Pen Pal project continues to grow as Hawaiʻi 6th graders exchange letters with Hawaiʻi kupuna through RSVP – the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Dept of Community Services Elderly Affairs division.
Downtown armed robbery prompts HPD investigation
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the Downtown-Nimitz area on May 19. Authorities said it happened at 12:30 p.m. at a cafe and karaoke establishment. A single shot was fired and three armed suspects stole items from patrons before leaving the scene,...
28th annual ALA Hawaii Food Show creates jumping off point for local businesses to...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s a great opportunity to sell products and meet one-on-one with key Defense Commissary Agency and Military Exchange buyers. We’re talking about the ALA Hawaii Food Show. Sign-ups are happening now for the 28th show, held August 19, 2025. Ala Hawaii Chairperson Sharon Zambo-Fan says businesses...
Sweet surprises await at Kulu Kulu
New menu add-ons include "The Tokyo Cake," a light, fluffy Japanese-style shortcake layered with fresh strawberries and cream.
Nimitz Highway collision claims life of pedestrian
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A fatal motor vehicle collision occurred just before 9:30 p.m. on May 18 on North Nimitz Highway in the Airport area. The Honolulu Police Department said that a 66-year-old male driver was traveling eastbound on the highway when he struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian attempting to cross outside of...
