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HONOLULU (Island News) – As an increase in demand for the online services for City and County of Honolulu’s DMV and satellite city halls grow, the City is working to make it possible for a Hawaii driver’s license to be renewed online by early 2026. “We realize...

Living in Hawaiʻi isn’t just a dream; it’s a commitment. The Aloha State is officially the second most expensive state in the United States, according to new 2025 rankings.

When HPR last spoke to Avalon Group CEO Christine Camp, she had just closed in on the Topa Financial Center towers, her latest downtown acquisition. She had also bought the Walmart space with the idea to turn it into pickleball courts and a social space to breathe new life into the neighborhood.

A man was taken in serious condition following an apparent shooting that occurred in the Kalihi area on Saturday night.

Honolulu’s housing crisis demands solutions, but Bill 53 takes us backward. While families struggle to afford rent and stay in their communities, this legislation would increase housing costs by reimposing parking mandates on affordable housing. It threatens years of progress, forcing developers to build expensive...

A new police raid in Honolulu has cracked down on another illegal gambling, seizing dozens of gambling machines and over $7,000 in cash

Ian Kealoha is the type of homeowner the city likes to see. Looking to offset his mortgage, he decided to build a rental unit on his lot in Wahiawā. But it took him more than four years to get a permit and finish construction. Accessory dwelling units – as...

Kevin's Kitchen has been drawing packed crowds to South Beretania Street since opening in June, with the new Hong Kong-style roast meat specialist quickly establishing itself as one of Honolulu's buzziest dining destinations. The restaurant operates at 1296 S. Beretania St. No. 106, maintaining daily hours from 9...

Downtown Honolulu's historic Hawaii Theatre Center is battling for its survival as insurance premiums have skyrocketed by an astronomical 4,500%, forcing the 103-year-old cultural landmark to slash programs and scramble for the $6 million needed annually to keep its doors open. The financial crisis has transformed...

A 43-year-old male has been arrested for the armed robbery of a home on Waiomao Road.