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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...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police will be setting up impaired driver checkpoints throughout Oahu this spring as part of their ongoing effort to keep the roads safer. The checkpoints will be held at various, unannounced locations and times between March 1 and April 30, 2025. This includes busy times like St....

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The mother-daughter chef-duo behind Istanbul Hawaii restaurant in Kakaako is bringing special culinary heritage experiences to Oahu. Chefs Ahu Hettema and Nili Yildirim joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about their ongoing “1001 Nights Under Na Hoku” chef collaboration dinner series and...

HONOLULU (KHON2) – A hybrid trade wind/sea breeze pattern is expected on Monday with light to moderate east to southeast winds across the state. Sea breezes are expected to develop by mid day with afternoon clouds and a few light showers developing over interior and leeward areas. As the front passes northeast of the...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Police Department is investigating an attempted murder case that took place in the early morning hours of Feb. 23, which left a 31-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition. The incident happened in the Lanakila area, where police responded to reports of gunshots and people screaming...

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 (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...

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 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...

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...