Beloved Koi Fish kidnapped from Aiea home
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Koi Fish in Aiea has been kidnapped and police are asking for the public’s help in helping solve this case. According to Honolulu police, sometime between February 7 and 9, a Koi Fish was stolen from a backyard pond on Palula Way in Aiea. The Koi was given to the owner […]
Honolulu Mayor Proposes $5.1 Billion Budget
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is proposing the city set aside millions of dollars to brace for potential federal funding cuts, though he says it’s too early to know exactly how the city will be affected by policies emanating from Washington. The mayor’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year...
Armed security coming soon to select Hawaii schools
"What we're looking to do is starting the next school year and then in two schools, one on the west side, either Nanakuli, Waianae High or Kapolei High School"
Two men found unresponsive on Kailua Beach
Two men were rescued Wednesday from Kailua Beach after separate incidents involving kite surfers.
Coast Guard Deploys to American Samoa to Patrol Border
MARCH 5, 2025 – Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu personnel and a boarding team from Coast Guard Sector Honolulu deployed to American Samoa from Feb. 10-27 to protect the U.S. maritime border, enforce U.S. laws and regulations, enhance maritime domain awareness and coordinate with agency partners.
Hawaiʻi food banks report canceled shipments and frozen funds amid federal cuts
In Kona on Hawaiʻi Island, David Haʻalilio Jr. opens an emergency food box on a shelf at one of The Food Basket's service locations. Inside is food meant for a two-person household. “It will consist of anything from vegetables to ready-meals, juice, tea, cereal — everything to make...
Strange clouds fills the sunset over Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Although picturesque sunsets usually captivate the locals and tourists of Oahu, a strange cloud caught the eye of many Wednesday evening. The thin cloud stood out intently against the mountain range and contrasted against the other clouds that filled the sky as the sun set. Several viewers...
Senate moves forward with 3 proposals to combat illegal fireworks
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Three Senate proposals to crack down on illegal fireworks are headed to the House for review. SB1324 would increase penalties for illegal firework usage, especially if blasts result in death or injury. Implementing harsher penalties would also allow for law enforcement officials to process...
Local residents already stretched thin brace for tariff impacts
"Like for all of us, food prices are so high now, so I think just everybody needs whatever they can get."
Objections to DOGE lead to demonstration outside Waikiki Tesla
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Voices and opinions were heard loud and clear Wednesday night. With chants including, "Elon Musk has got to go," Indivisible Hawaii - Statewide Network and other groups demonstrated outside the Waikiki Tesla Dealership. Denise Lando of Kailua stated, "It'll be happening (the demonstrations)...
