Oahu addresses e-bike safety with new statewide regulation bill
Lawmakers are revisiting electric bicycle regulations to address the alarming rise in severe crashes on Oahu. Proposed changes include helmet requirements and age restrictions for young riders.
Department of Transportation Welcomes International Shoppes as New Concessionaire at Honolulu and Kahului Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has selected International Shoppes (iShoppes) to provide retail and in-bond duty free concessions at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG). Under a 10-year contract, New York-based iShoppes along with business partner Ben Crump...
Unreported donations complicate lieutenant governor’s credibility challenge
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke continued her rounds of media appearances Tuesday, trying to explain why it took so long to come forward and why changes were made to campaign records that appear suspicious. Luke was elected partly because of her reputation for honesty and transparency. That...
Kapolei Bites In As Capriotti’s Plants Second Oahu Shop On West Side
Sandwich lovers on Oahu’s west side have a new option with Capriotti’s opening its second Oahu location in Kapolei on Tuesday. Known nationally for its Bobbie and Capastrami sandwiches, the shop at 890 Kamokila Blvd Unit 102 is owned by local restaurateur Soojung Heu, who also runs Capriotti’s Honolulu, bringing the...
Woman, 49, charged in firearms incident involving man and dog
A 49-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a firearms incident involving a man and his dog in Ocean View.
Waianae residents question lack of shelter during homeless sweep, storm
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A homeless sweep in Waianae on Friday is raising concerns after it occurred just one day before a weekend storm. Despite dangerous weather, no additional emergency shelters were opened, leaving some unhoused residents with nowhere to go. “We pay City and County our tax dollars to do...
Twin 12-Foot Sharks Crash Nanakuli Beach Day
On Monday, a calm afternoon at Nanakuli Beach Park turned tense when Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguards spotted two large sharks near the swim area. Lifeguards posted warning signs, cleared people from the water, increased patrols, and the city’s alert system notified residents and visitors. Sharks spotted off...
Meet the cheeky minds behind the Hawaiian Rent-All marquee sign
If you haven't driven by the Hawaiian Rent-All sign in Mōiliʻili recently, you may have missed the latest message on its marquee sign overlooking Beretania Street. The sign has been known for spelling out what's on people's minds. The price of paradise is a popular theme, but its messages aren't always controversial.
Review: TWO NAILS, ONE LOVE at Kumu Kahua Theatre
(the nail that sticks up gets hammered down) Considering how timely a play about forced incarceration, immigrant stories, and the things we sacrifice in the face of unspeakable trauma in order to survive is, I was surprised to discover that this production of Lee A. Tonouchi's Two Nails, One Love at Kumu Kahua is its...
Okome Tendon and Poke with the ono grinds, coffee
Okome Tendon and Poke got you covered with Japanese comfort foods with Hawai'i flavors to satisfy your taste buds.
