Mililani grad McKenzie Milton being inducted into UCF Hall of Fame
One of the most accomplished quarterbacks in Hawaii high school football history is being recognized by his collegiate alma mater, as Mililani graduate McKenzie Milton joins the University of Central Florida Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. A former Hawaii high school state champion and Cover2 Award winner, Milton established himself as one of […]
While We Weren’t Looking, a New Bakeshop and Deli Appeared in Mō‘ili‘ili
Most days, if you hit the timing right, aromas of fresh baking fill the parking lot at Hō‘ili‘ili Market. It might be Lā‘ie vanilla bean pound cake, or Maui strawberry shortcake or chocolate chai spice ginger cookies. Other days, there’s coconut cake with strawberry-papaya glaze, sour poi mochi or makrut lime unicorn cookies.
Hawaii sees first successful continuous-flow LVAD implant
The Queen's Medical Center successfully launched Hawaiʻi's first comprehensive durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation program following a successful procedure on a 34-year-old patient.
Two Masked Robbers Walked Into a Makaha Home Through an Unlocked Door and Left...
Armed Intruders Entered a Hawaii Home Through an Unlocked Back Door and Drove Away in Two Stolen Vehicles A Saturday […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Beetles killing famous Ho’omaluhia palm trees
Coconut rhinoceros beetle infestations are severely damaging the iconic palm trees at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, prompting city officials to implement various treatments including drone applications and upcoming pedestrian access restrictions.
$22M In Overtime: Some Honolulu Firefighters Double Their Hours
In 2023, Honolulu firefighter Arno Reynolds worked more than 138 days worth of overtime, putting himself at the top of a long list of city firefighters who racked up extra hours that year. His efforts netted him substantially more pay, allowing him to earn time and a half, while providing...
Honolulu’s Penny’s Waikiki Malasadas Fries Into Las Vegas With 20-Plus Flavors
A Honolulu malasada bakery known for stuffing its fried dough with everything from ube to Nutella is setting up shop in southwest Las Vegas. Penny’s Waikiki Malasadas is opening its first Las Vegas location at 8525 Blue Diamond Road, Suite 130, bringing its lineup of freshly prepared, yeasty deep-fried Hawaiian doughnuts to the valley.
Police responded to Punahou School after ‘non-credible’ threat was made
HONOLULU (Island News) – Punahou School officials confirmed on Monday morning that an anonymous threat was made against the campus, following a similar incident on October 9, 2026, that targeted six other schools in the area. It was reported that an out-of-state number called the campus and made vague...
Skyline construction to close Ala Moana Boulevard lanes
Traffic patterns could change as Skyline construction continues Downtown.
Bat Week shines lights on Hawaii’s only native land mammal
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaii animal rescue organization is bringing bats into the light. The Hawai’i Wildlife Center is asking the public to help document sightings of the rarely seen ‘ōpe’ape’a, or Hawaiian hoary bat. The endangered species is the only living land mammal native...
