The Long Game: UH athletics director Matt Elliott
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii News Now is now the home of University of Hawaii athletics and to celebrate this agreement, we sat down with UH athletics director Matt Elliott. Just one year into his tenure, he’s already made a tremendous impact on the department-- boosting fundraising, strengthening the university’s
Oʻahu sports bars gear up for FIFA World Cup crowds
Sports bars across Oʻahu are preparing for the FIFA World Cup, with many offering viewings of matches on Peacock, KHON2 and Telemundo, and fans are advised to arrive early for high profile matchups.
State finishes annual audit of Probate Court’s small estates
When people die, if their estates are valued at $100,000 or less and they don't have anyone to settle their estate, the state will step in. The Estate and Probate Branch will collect estate assets, pay debts, and distribute remaining assets to heirs. Then the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) will ch
Hoapili Teacher Pathways program to be offered at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses...
University of Hawaiʻi is expanding statewide a highly successful initiative originally launched in 2023 at University of Hawaiʻi-Maui College aimed at addressing the state’s critical teacher shortage by providing a clear and supported pathway for state residents to earn their elementary education teaching license — inc
Planet Fitness offers free summer workouts for Hawaii high school students
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Planet Fitness is opening its doors to high school students across Hawaii for free this summer. From June 1 through August 31, the High School Summer Pass Program invites teens, ages 14–19, to work out at participating locations. Participants who sign up will also receive...
Dancing into action to raise awareness for safer roads and drunk driving
A tragedy that forever changed one Hawaiʻi family is now helping save lives across the islands. This marked the fifth annual Zumbathon honoring Azalia Park, who was killed by an impaired driver.
Tariffs and Iran conflict push Honolulu drivers to repair, not replace
Tariffs and global tensions have pushed new car prices higher, and at least one Honolulu auto body shop says it's seeing more customers choosing to repair their current vehicles rather than buy new ones.
World Oceans Day celebrations take place across Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Monday is World Oceans Day, and some events took place Sunday. At the Sea Life Park, volunteers and community members teamed up with 808 Cleanups to help clean up Baby Makapuu Beach. The park also welcomed families for their Keiki Sunday World Oceans Day event. Admission was...
Midsummer Night’s Gleam lights festival returns to Foster Botanical Garden July 18
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — The City and County of Honolulu is inviting the public to an evening of lights, live performances and family-friendly activities in downtown Honolulu. Midsummer Night’s Gleam returns to Foster Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 18, from 3 to 9 p.m. The annual event is open...
Honolulu On Edge As Officials Track Tsunami Threat After Massive Philippines Quake
Honolulu emergency officials were on alert Sunday night into Monday as they watched for possible tsunami impacts after a powerful earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines. The offshore jolt triggered agency alerts across the Pacific and prompted the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to issue a regional a
