Man ejected onto roadway after colliding with HPD vehicle
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man is in serious condition after colliding his motorcycle with a Honolulu police subsidized vehicle Sunday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 10:15 a.m. on Sunday in the Ewa Beach area. HPD said an officer’s vehicle was stopped in the traffic lane of the Farrington Highway...
Monday Weather – Light winds and high surf
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Today, the high-pressure system will move eastward while the front to the northwest continues to approach. As a result, trade winds will ease, and sea breezes will develop over the western islands by afternoon. By tonight, the winds will calm further, but light to moderate trade...
Man critically injured in apparent drive-by shooting in Lanakila
LILIHA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) responded to an apparent drive-by shooting in the Lanakila area on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The incident was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m. at the 1100 block of Hala Dr. when multiple gunshots were fired and people were screaming.
TAT Is Not Duct Tape
When we look at the bills that have been introduced in this legislative session, we wonder if lawmakers aren’t thinking that the transient accommodations tax (TAT) is like duct tape, in that it fixes everything. Senate Bill 1396/House Bill 1077, for example, is a bill being pushed by the...
3 More Questions You’re Too Shy to Ask When Dining Out
What questions are we too shy to ask when we go out to eat? We answered a number in the March 2025 issue of HONOLULU Magazine—including when is it OK to send food back? Why is there a kitchen service fee on the bill? And why isn’t my emotional support dog allowed at a restaurant? among others.
Growing a greener future: Hawai‘i Community College teaches Korean natural farming
Hawai‘i Community College is making a lasting impact on sustainable agriculture in Hawai‘i through its pioneering use of Korean natural farming. Since 2016, the Hawai‘i Island college’s agriculture program has trained students in Korean natural farming techniques, producing nearly 100 graduates, some of whom are now...
HPD-involved collision results in 35-year-old man taken in serious condition
A serious collision reported on Farrington Hwy left a 35-year-old man in serious condition on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
The 10 most spoken languages in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi is a beautiful, diverse place with people from all over the world. We speak many languages, and this diversity reflects the cultural richness of the state.
Say It Ain’t So-rabol: Mahalo to a Longtime Eatery That’s Closing After March 7
Editor’s Note: After 32 years, Ke‘eaumoku Street’s most famous Korean eatery announced that its last day will be March 7. Sorabol thrived through decades of 24/7 service, famed for signature dishes like kalbi chim, steamed butterfish and soondae blood sausages and frequented by late-night clubbers, families, local...
Homeowners arrested in Aliamanu fireworks explosion case
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) arrested two more people in the ongoing Aliamanu fireworks explosion case. On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m. Officers arrested the homeowners at 41-44 Keaka St. where the incident occurred. A 59-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman...
