Honolulu In The Wind As Trade Gusts Tease Spotty Showers
Honolulu wakes up to mostly clear skies and steady east-northeast trade winds this Thursday, May 14, 2026, with daytime highs hovering near 84°F. It will feel breezy, especially along exposed ridgelines and east-facing shores where the wind can really dig in, and a few isolated windward showers could sneak in overnight
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: May 15 – May 17
HONOLULU (Island News) – From Third Fridays Kaimuki to Jack Johnson’s special screening and acoustic performance, there’s something for everyone across Oahu this weekend!. Third Fridays Kaimuki - May 15, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Stop by Kaimuki’s popular community event! Eat, shop, and explore the local...
These are the top 10 most popular baby names in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi parents are choosing timeless names, as well as names tied to island identity, culture and sound, with Noah and Olivia being the top two names for boys and girls respectively, according to the latest Social Security Administration data.
Thursday Weather | Breezy trades today, more rain possible tomorrow
Breezy trade winds will keep showers focused over windward and mountain areas today. Wetter weather is expected Friday with the chance for heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, and localized flooding in some areas.
Honolulu City Council proposes building rules in flood areas
Honolulu lawmakers are working on changes to city construction laws in anticipation of new federal flood maps. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will update its flood areas on Oʻahu on June 10. That could mean thousands of homes on the island that don’t need flood insurance now could be...
Man arrested, cash and machines seized in illegal gambling room bust in Kalihi
KALIHI, Hawaii (Island News) – An illegal gambling operation was shut down by the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on Wednesday night, resulting in one arrest. Officers executed a search warrant on an illegal gambling-type game room located on North King St. in Kalihi at 8 p.m.. Police recovered 12...
Seattle man scheduled to return to islands on charges of attacking a Hawaiian...
A Seattle man was released from custody after being charged with attacking a Hawaiian monk seal, but must return to Hawaii to appear in court and is not allowed to leave the country.
Kalihi machine shop closing after 80-plus years in business
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A family-owned business that began during World War II is set to close its doors. Let’s go holoholo to Ted’s Automotive Machine Shop in Kalihi. Inside Ted’s Automotive Machine Shop in Kalihi, owner Craig Takeguchi points to a red machine in the corner and smiles at the memory. That spot, he s
Punahou’s Kiyuna claims HHSAA individual title, Buffs repeat as boys golf champs
The final day of the HHSAA Boys Golf Championships were held on Wednesday at the Kaneohe Klipper Course, where both individual and team titles were decided. Punahou’s Bret Kiyuna captured the individual championship after entering the day as the 18-hole leader. Kiyuna, who posted the tournament’s best round with a 72 o
Nonprofit marks 10th year of protecting Hawaiian marine life
Many are by now familiar with a recent video circulating on social media of a man throwing a rock at a monk seal. The offender could face up to $70,000 in fines and possible jail time, and it’s thanks to an anonymous tipster who filmed the video and immediately called the Department of Land and Natural Resources to rep

















