See your furry friends in Hawaiian Humane Society’s calendar
The Hawaiian Humane Society has announced the return of its popular Pets in Paradise calendar contest.
‘Our shared kuleana’: State leaders honor those who protect Hawaiʻi from invasive species
Invasive species in Hawaiʻi represent more than a policy issue. They require a constant battle, one that needs everyone’s buy-in and cooperation to fight, and Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green is grateful so many people throughout the islands have signed up to be on the front lines — even if the numbers might be fewer than...
Quick Action by Honolulu Fire Department Averts Disaster at Pawaa Condo Building
Last week, a potentially catastrophic fire was swiftly controlled and extinguished by the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) at a condominium in Pawaa, showcasing the department's effective response in times of emergency. Last Wednesday evening, a 911 call reported a fire at the Kalakaua Homes, a residential building...
Some scattered showers, lighter winds throughout Sunday morning
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kauai and Oahu will see more rain, with more sunshine and wind for Maui County and sunshine with lighter winds for Hawaii Island as we go through Sunday and Monday. By Monday night, we can expect the trade winds (the gentle breezes from the east) to become...
Honolulu mozzarella factory shows art and science of cheesemaking
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - June 4 marks National Cheese Day -- a time to celebrate an ancient practice that dates back thousands of years. A cheese maker in Honolulu calls the process both an art and science, and shares his passion at Bocconcino in Kakaako, which produces Hawaii’s first authentic, locally made...
Keiki eat for free with Hawai’i Foodbank’s summer meals
HONOLULU (Island News) -- As the sun sets on the school year, kids on Oʻahu can eat for free at home or at a participating location with Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s summer programs. Sun Meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki return to bring students free meals. These initiatives provide crucial...
‘It was our duty’: Volunteers spruce up long-neglected cemetery in Pearl City
PEARL CITY (HawaiiNewsNow) - Dozens of concerned community members spent Saturday morning sprucing up a long-neglected cemetery in Pearl City. From picking up trash to trimming overgrown grass, residents got their hands dirty for a good cause. “I’m from here, so this is my neighborhood and so I want to...
Lee Cataluna: It Will Take More Than A Green Fee To Solve Tourism Problems
The new hotel room tax called the Green Fee (with the cute double meaning because it refers both to environmental causes and the governor’s last name) passed because it finally won the support of members of the Hawaiʻi hotel industry after years of the visitor industry fighting against the idea.
Sunday Weather Forecast | Hazy and partly sunny skies to start June
The local weather will include hazy skies with high clouds and partly sunny conditions to end the weekend and begin the month of June.
Honolulu Ocean Safety, EMS respond to multiple North Shore calls
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Ocean Safety and Emergency Medical Services responded to multiple calls across Oʻahu’s North Shore on May 31. Around 8 a.m., first responders attended to a 29-year-old Waialua woman, who injured her shoulder while surfing. The woman was brought to shore and provided with treatment,...
