Moped Rider Seriously Injured in Collision With Delivery Truck in Downtown Honolulu
A serious traffic incident occurred in Downtown Honolulu earlier this week, where a moped rider was injured after a collision with a delivery truck. The accident, as reported by KITV, took place near the intersection of Ala Moana Boulevard and Punchbowl Street, close to the area of Honolulu Harbor, just after 1 p.m....
Hawaiʻi Parents Are Hopping Fences To Sneak Into Playgrounds
The playground at ʻAikahi Elementary School is perfect for Maya Childress’ three kids. The slides and climbing structures are small enough for toddlers to safely play on weekends, and the large monkeypod trees and benches offer parents a shady spot to watch their kids. The only problem: Childress...
The sugar barons who toppled a kingdom still haunt this Honolulu landmark
Hawaii’s “Big Five” companies ran the islands like a private club for over 60 years. Soon they owned almost everything – sugar plantations, banks, shipping, and utilities. It all started when C.Brewer & Co. , founded in 1826, joined forces with four other firms after the...
Honolulu Braces for Increased Showers and Thunderstorms as Stronger Trade Winds Approach
Honolulu is in for a notable shift in weather as the week progresses, as per the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). Moving into midweek, expect an upper-level low to cruise southward before simmering down and exiting to the west. This means a ramp-up in shower intensity and a side of...
Record-breaking participation at Molokai Hoe World Championship
The Molokai Hoe World Championship saw record participation and historic moments, including the first-ever junior team from Molokai.
Hawaii leaders tout strong ties with Taiwan during Double Ten Day event
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - More than 200 members of the local Taiwanese community joined Hawaii leaders and lawmakers to celebrate Double Ten Day, Taiwan’s National Day, which falls on October 10. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Honolulu hosted a special reception at the Ala Moana Hotel to...
Honolulu marked the United Nations’ World Habitat Day
Every first Monday of October is a time to recognize the right to adequate housing and promote efforts to create sustainable and resilient cities.
Free panel to promote commercial real estate careers in Honolulu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - If you’re thinking of working in commercial real estate, an upcoming event can help jumpstart your career. The Hawaii chapter of Filipinos in Institutional Real Estate, or FIIRE, is holding a panel on October 22 at UH Manoa’s Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center. The free...
Smoke testing on the Sand Island wastewater system starting soon
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Heads up, if you’re in the Sand Island area, the city’s doing smoke testing on the wastewater system starting Monday. It runs from Monday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 17, weather permitting, during normal business hours. Crews will be on site fanning non-toxic smoke into...
10th LeaLea Charity Run proceeds to support Waikiki Aquarium
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The 10th annual LeaLea Charity Run 5K returns after a six-year hiatus to raise money for Waikiki Aquarium. The HIS Hawaii event was on Oct. 12 from 7 to 9 a.m. at Ala Moana Beach Park. Anyone seven years old and older was able to run a simple course around the park.
