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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Seattle-bound Hawaiian Airlines flight was grounded shortly after taking off from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International airport on Sunday. Hawaiian Airline’s flight 22 had to evacuate 273 passengers and staff after smoke was seen billowing out of the plane’s left engine around 2 p.m....

Since February is Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Language Month, we thought it would be fun to share the literal meaning behind the names of some of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic places. Source: Hawaiʻi Places Names, 2002. Lahaina. Meaning: cruel sun, from the old pronunciation Lāhainā....

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new dog park in the Kakaako area celebrated its grand opening on Saturday. Owners and their four-legged friends gathered at the new location on Queen Street for a traditional Hawaiian blessing. The kahu on site blessed each dog entering the park. “It’s a place where dogs...

Hey Chinatown, y’all ready for this? Mille Fête, a collaboration between James Beard Award-winning chef Robynne Maii, her husband Chuck Bussler and New York gourmet dessert caterer Katherine Yang is finally set to open next Thursday, Feb. 20. The star power doesn’t end there: The upscale bakery-café is backed by Gail...

PUNALUU, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to injured hikers off of the Sacred Falls Trail in Punaluu. The incident was reported on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 1:13 p.m.; HFD crews responded to the scene at approximately 1:37 p.m. Officials state that a husband...

HONOLULU (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) responded to a burglary incident in the Beretania area on Sunday, February 9, 2025 around 9:20 p.m. Officials state that a man was approached by a security guard when he was spotted taking items from the store. The confrontation escalated...

Hawaii's Big Island has many exciting things to do, from exploring lush rainforests to visiting two active volcanoes, all surrounded by gorgeous beaches. Whether you're hiking through lava fields in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, the island offers adventure at every turn. But...

Late last month, we reported that Hawaii will likely make another push for legalizing gambling this year. There are several proposals calling for the legalization of gambling in the state, namely, SB1569 and its twin bill HB1308. Separately, a proposal calling for the legalization of poker, casino games and lottery,...

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Capt. Pablo Delis, an OB/GYN resident physician at Tripler Army Medical Center, was named winner of the organization’s Best Leader Completion during a Jan. 30 awards ceremony at the hospital’s Kyser Auditorium. Delis, along with Sgt. Drew Smoker, Cpl. Peyton Mitchell,...

WalletHub’s annual “Best & Worst States to Drive In” found Kansas to be the best and Hawaii the worst. WalletHub compared all 50 states across 31 key indicators of a positive commute, including cost of ownership/maintenance, access to vehicles and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, and safety based on average...