Honolulu siblings charged in first game room case
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office has charged four siblings in what officials said is the first case brought against property owners under Hawaii’s new game room law, Act 249. Adult siblings Amelia Chang, Gifford Chang, Hubert Chang and Kelfred Chang have each been charged with...
Heavy rain soaks western parts of the state
HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Oahu, city officials are keeping a close eye on stream levels, but say there’s no immediate concern. Rain did cause some flooding on the west side, and a rare sight in the water had some people taking advantage. At Kalanianaole Beach in Nanakuli, when the stream connects to the ocean, it’s […]
For Our Keiki: Why the first five years matter most for a child’s brain
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The first five years of a child’s life are everything. For Our Keiki shares simple, practical tips to boost your child’s development from birth to five years old. When it comes to brain development, the first five years are more powerful than most of us ever realize. Before baby’s first word or […]
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, Kamehameha Schools reaffirm commitment to improve Hawaiʻi’s well-being
Hawai‘i Pacific Health and Kamehameha Schools this week reaffirmed their joint commitment to improve education, health, economic stability and social well-being of students and people throughout Hawai‘i by renewing a strategic partnership. Leaders from both organizations gathered at the Kamehameha Schools’ Kapālama...
Overnight Blackout Leaves Central and Windward Oahu in the Dark
A series of power outages affected Oʻahu, interrupting electricity in neighborhoods in Central Oʻahu and along the windward coast. One major outage in Central Oʻahu, along with two additional outages on the windward side, caused power interruptions overnight in communities including Mililani Uka, Pearl City, Waikele,...
Deadly Oahu New Year’s fireworks tragedy leads to new safety laws
A deadly New Year’s Eve fireworks incident on Oahu that killed six people, including a child, led to new state laws aimed at preventing similar tragedies and improving public safety.
Friends of beloved surf photographer raise funds to send body home
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The recent and unexpected passing of a beloved surf photographer has saddened Hawaii’s surfing community. His friends are now fundraising to send his body back home to his family on the continent. Ramon Brockington lived in Hawaii for several years and made a name for himself...
Black swan that traveled from Ko Olina golf course to Waikiki Beach returned home
Ko Olina has about 25 black swans making their home on its golf course, and one in particular has had quite the adventure over the last few days.
HPD tackles officer shortage with new retention strategies: stipends and bonuses
The Honolulu Police Department is grappling with a longstanding issue: retaining officers. A task force led by City Councilmember Andria Tupola has proposed several strategies to tackle this challenge that include a housing stipend and referral bonuses.
Pedestrian seriously injured in University Ave hit-and-run
HONOLULU (Island News) – A serious hit-and-run incident left a pedestrian with serious injuries on University Ave on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The incident happened at approximately 10:54 a.m. when an unknown driver was traveling eastbound on Coyne St., when he made a left turn onto University Ave northbound. He...
