Aloha Collection launch draws early-morning shoppers to University of Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Brand-new Aloha Collection products are now available at the University of Hawaii at Manoa bookstore. Aloha Collection, which is owned by two Native Hawaiian women, is best known for its waterproof tote bags. The university first announced the brand partnership earlier this month on...
Justice delayed: No guilty plea in Sara Yara hit-and-run
It's been two and a half years since 16-year-old Sara Yara was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing the street in front of McKinley High School. The man accused, Mitchel Miyashiro, was expected to plead guilty today. But instead, another delay.
Hawaiian monk seal seen molting on Oahu shore
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaiian monk seal was spotted molting in the sunshine at Paradise Cove in Ko Olina on Friday. This seal, known as RL12, or Aukai, was born in 2012 and has given birth to four pups, according to the Hawaii Marine Animal Response. Monk seals undergo a...
Hawaii’s Sidewalk Crisis: Fatalities, Lawsuits, And Hidden Travel Risks
It has now been confirmed that a recent motorcyclist’s death marked the 60th traffic fatality on Oahu this year. That number is more than double the count at the same time in 2024, when the island had reported 29 fatalities. Behind the grim headline is a less discussed truth: many of these deaths, particularly...
Up to $15K worth of goods stolen from Waipio bike shop
WAIPIO (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Bikefactory has three locations around Oahu, but it was their Waipio shop that was targeted by thieves early Friday morning. “It’s unfortunate. We got the call that that two degenerates decide to break in,” operations manager Leo Vlachakis said. “You know, it makes sense. We have a lot of...
Second suspect in Nanakuli shooting pleads not guilty
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A second suspect in a shooting in Nanakuli that left a 17-year-old boy brain dead pleaded not guilty Friday. Chystyn Williams Aipoalani, 19, was charged Thursday with second-degree attempted murder. During his preliminary hearing on Friday, a judge confirmed his bail at $500,000. Aipoalani...
Dog on a mission to visit 50 states needs help to get to Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A dog on the verge of visiting every state in the nation is ready to finish his journey with a trip to Hawaii. The Aloha State is the final stop for ‘Dude’ who just crossed Alaska (no. 49) off his list. The 5-year-old golden retriever...
The failed coup that doomed Hawaii’s last queen in 1895
Queen Liliʻuokalani’s Trial and Imprisonment at ʻIolani Palace. Hawaii’s last queen faced her worst days in January 1895. After royalist Robert Wilcox led a failed revolt to restore her throne, Queen Liliʻuokalani was arrested when weapons were found buried at her home. Soon after, she...
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Russia coast
There is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Friday afternoon near the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The earthquake struck at approximately 4:38 p.m. and was six miles deep. The earthquake was an aftershock of the magnitude...
Avoid the crowd chaos: Watch Fiji concert live on KHON+
A global audience will soon join Hawaiʻi in honoring George “Fiji” Veikoso, the legendary island reggae artist whose music shaped generations.
