Growing Green: How Parks and Trees Shape Honolulu’s Future
Honolulu’s urban tree canopy plays a crucial role in community well-being, environmental resilience, and cultural connection, yet coverage remains uneven across the city. Measuring tree canopy helps identify gaps and prioritize areas for planting, particularly in underserved neighborhoods where extreme heat and...
Waialua housefire generating alarm among nearby residents
WAIALUA (Island News) -- A housefire on Kuhi Street in Waialua has generated heightened awareness for nearby residents. Investigators are looking into what caused a significant part of the home to go up in flames. It happened late morning on Friday. Houses on Kuhi are within close proximity of each...
Texas de Brazil brings Southern hospitality, Brazilian grilling to Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Texas de Brazil Brazilian-American steakhouse, or churrascaria, in the Ala Moana Center is offering its all-you-can-eat meat and dishes for a weekday happy hour deal. Assistant general manager Keoni Miller, director of operations Emmanuel Cournede, lead carver Michael Cournede and...
Honolulu to Experience Shift in Conditions as Cold Front Approaches
Honolulu is preparing for a shift in weather patterns as a cold front approaches from the northwest. According to the National Weather Service, winds are expected to shift to a more southerly direction by Wednesday, bringing an increase in showers, particularly in the western part of the state. While conditions have...
‘A serious motor vehicle collision’: Motorcycle hits HPD vehicle stopped on freeway
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (KHON2) — On Feb. 23, just after 10:15 a.m., a traffic collision involving a motorcyclist occurred on the Farrington Highway on-ramp near Fort Weaver Road in Ewa Beach that Honolulu Police Department is describing as “a serious motor vehicle collision.” According to reports, an HPD officer was at a...
Hawaii boy group Party Foul to release album on March 6
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Fans of Hawaii boy group Crossing Rain gathered at Hawaiian Brian’s Friday night for the official re-launch party of a new group made up of three former members -- Wyatt Kaneshiro, Jorden Kealoha-Yamanaka and Devin Teruya. The new group is called Party Foul and plans to...
The Legendary Hawaiian Crater Hike On Oahu Is Short, Steep, And Absolutely Stunning
Last year, nearly 10 million people made the trek to the gorgeous state of Hawaii. And out of that number, a large percentage visited Oahu. No wonder the island is known as "the Gathering Place." Maybe it's because there are so many outdoor adventures to experience, maybe it's because there are so many sights to see,...
Two more arrested in connection to deadly New Year’s explosion in Aliamanu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The homeowners of the residence that exploded in a frenzy of fireworks on New Year’s Day were arrested on the afternoon of Feb. 23 for fireworks offenses. The homeowners, a 60-year-old male and female, mark a dozen arrests in the investigation. The other 10 arrested have been released pending...
Liliha shave ice location closes after 19 years, prepares for a big move
HONOLULU (Island News) - After almost two decades, a neighborhood shave ice store in Liliha welcomed its last customers today at a location there for generations. Shimazu Store on North School Street opened 19 ago, selling its famous shave ice and eventually expanded to include local treats. The current owner,...
Pacific Buddhist Academy previews their 19th Annual Taiko Festival
PBA's 19th annual Taiko Festival will be held on Sunday, March 16 at the Moanalua Performing Arts Center at 3:30p.m.
