HFD extinguishes building fire in Nanakuli, five residents displaced
NANAKULI, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a building fire that was reported on Kawao Ave in Nanakuli on Thursday morning, February 27, 2025. At approximately 9:32 a.m. HFD responded to the scene to find a single-story home and vehicle at the exterior of...
Re-Use Hawaii to celebrate grand opening of new redistribution center
You may not be familiar with this space, but you may be more familiar with a once-upon-a-time Sack N Save that was located at the Stadium Marketplace.
After engine trouble, Delta flight 316 from Salt Lake to Honolulu returns safely to...
SALT LAKE CITY — A flight from Salt Lake City to Honolulu is back on the ground in Utah after it suffered what Delta called an engine performance issue shortly after takeoff. Delta flight 316 took off at 11:56 a.m. and was heading to Hawaii. There were 216 passengers...
Pro surfer Makai McNamara wakes up after massive Pipeline wipeout
PUPUKEA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Pro surfer Makai McNamara gained consciousness after being hospitalized from a surfing accident at Pipeline over the weekend. The surfer was caught in a massive wave at the North Shore beach leading him to hit his head on a reef. McNamara was reportedly underwater for nearly two...
Two men arrested following attempted murder incident in Ala Moana
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a reported attempted murder incident in the Ala Moana area. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, February 26, 2025, at approximately 8:05 p.m. Officials state that an altercation occurred...
Your trip to Hawaii just got cheaper: See Waikiki’s upcoming capsule hotel
Finding accommodations in Hawaii can be expensive, but a Japanese capsule hotel will offer a cheaper alternative this spring.
Man dies after struggle with airport security in Lihu’e
LIHU’E, Hawaii (Island News) – The Kauai Police Department (KPD) responded to a disorderly complaint at Lihu’e Airport early Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025. KPD reported that at approximately 4:30 a.m., Officers responded to the airport in response to a request for assistance from Airport Law Enforcement...
Transitional shelter opens in Iwilei Center on Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new transitional housing shelter for Oahu’s homeless welcomes its first residents Saturday. The Kumu Ola Hou (Source of New Life) Iwilei Transitional Shelter consists of 13 units that can house up to 24 residents. The facility is the result of a city-state collaboration, and will...
Police bust illegal game room in Ala Moana area
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police busted an illegal game room in the Ala Moana area on Wednesday. According to police, 30 gambling devices, drugs, and cash were seized from the room located on Rycroft Street. A 57-year-old woman was also arrested on scene for second-degree gambling and possession of a...
Documentary shines spotlight on Hawaii’s greatest opera star
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - One of the earliest ambassadors of aloha is also one of the least known. His name was Tandy Mackenzie. In the early 1900s, the Maui-born singer burst onto the world’s opera scene. ”He was the first to record on records. He was the first. He and...