Kaimukī students with disabilities prepare for life after high school
Special education students at Kaimuki High School have been designing and printing custom apparel to raise money for their program — and learn vocational skills in the process. It comes in the wake of federal cuts to education totaling billions of dollars. The Conversation recently toured the school's workshop,...
Man hospitalized after car slams into tree near Waipahu High School
A 38-year-old man was hospitalized following an accident on Thursday afternoon where a car lost control in front of Waipahu High School. The crash took place on Farrington Highway near the H-1 Freeway on-ramp around 2:30 p.m.; the car hit two light poles and slammed into a tree.
Broken crosswalk lights in Moiliili puts residents at risk
MOILIILI, Hawaii (Island News) -- With a sudden rise of traffic fatalities over the past year, the city said it's focused on making streets on Oahu safer which includes one in Moiliili in front of Times Supermarket where the flashing crosswalk is broken. Moiliili resident Faye Fukuda dodges cars every...
Surf Community Rallies to Support Dakota Briley After Tragic Car Crash
The surf community supports its own, as seen with the upcoming Ke Nui Fest, a fundraising event to support Hawaiian surf royalty, Dakota Briley. Going down on Saturday, February 7th at Waihuena Farm in Haleiwa, Oahu, the Ke Nui Fest will feature musical acts including Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational winner Landon...
Waikīkī Taco Favorite Quietly Sets Up Shop In Pearl City Center
Alejandro’s Mexican Food quietly opened a Pearl City Shopping Center storefront this week, and lunchtime is already looking busy. Midday crowds suggest the counter is hitting a local craving for straightforward tacos, burritos, and bowls. One local tasting even called the ono Chicken Bowl “really good,” praising its...
Officer struck by car on H-1 Freeway, impaired driver arrested
KUNIA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police responded to a serious crash involving an HPD Police Solo Bike Officer that occurred on the H-1 West Freeway in the Kunia area. HPD said it was reported on Thursday, at about 11 p.m. It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department that a 38-year-old...
CDC Investigates After 27 Passengers and Crew Fall Sick
An outbreak on a luxury cruise ship departing from Miami sickened 27 people with a gastrointestinal (GI) illness, the Centers for Disease Control reported. Six of those affected were crew members. The Regent Seven Seas was on a voyage from Miami to Honolulu, scheduled Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, when...
10 cities retirees avoid due to high living costs
The dream of retirement often looks like freedom from work, time to explore hobbies, visits with family, and perhaps travel without a clock watching over you. But for many retirees, reality quickly collides with the cost of living in certain urban areas where housing, healthcare, transportation, and everyday expenses...
9 restaurants in Hawaii appear on Yelp’s top 100 romantic restaurants
HONOLULU (Island News) -- For those looking for the perfect place to take a date this Valentine’s Day, these restaurants in Hawaii are certified by Yelp, and Cupid, as the most romantic restaurants in the country. Yelp Elites put their heart into narrowing down the top 100 romantic restaurants...
Residents invited to meeting for Date Street, McCully walkway projects
The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services and Honolulu Complete Streets invite residents of McCully, Moiliili, and Kapahulu to a community meeting to learn about the Date Street and McCully neighborhood walkway projects. At the meeting, the city will share project information and collect...
