Kalihi nonprofit seeks volunteers for monthly food distribution
KALIHI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Kalihi nonprofit is looking for volunteers to help support its monthly food distribution to local families in need. Parents and Children Together operates a monthly Ohana Food Distribution program in partnership with the Hawaii Foodbank to serve area residents. Every third Tuesday of the...
Lanakila stabbing suspect in custody, man critically injured
LANAKILA, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 42-year-old man is in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder. Honolulu Police say the suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man several times with a weapon in the Lanakila area on Thursday, August 7. HPD records show this took place at around 12:45 a.m. on Ahiahi Place.
Atomic bombing of Hiroshima reaches 80th anniversary, honorary citizenship for mayor
As part of an annual memorial ceremony, thousands gathered at the Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan on Aug. 6 to commemorate the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Man seriously injured in Kuakini stabbing
A 50-year-old man was stabbed multiple times early this morning on Ahiʻahi Place near the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. No arrests have been made as the attempted murder investigation continues.
As Oahu home prices drop, experts advise to make a move before mortgage rates...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — For the second consecutive month, home prices on Oahu have dropped — only by a few percentage points. Even though the housing prices are the most expensive in the country, experts say it’s still a good time to make a move. A home in Makiki Heights was just put up for sale. […]
Transportation officials clear up confusion over bus route changes ahead of rail line openings
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A longtime Chinatown resident, Michael Davion has been relying on TheBus to get around Honolulu for decades. Over the past few weeks, Davion has been taping posters across Iwilei and Chinatown informing other riders of a big change to route 20, which travels between Halawa and Waikiki.
Honolulu Parks and Recreation announces fall programs, activities
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation has announced new fall activities island wide. Many of the activities are free and open to all ages. A handful of the programs include aerobics, arts and crafts, pickleball, and paddleboarding. Most of the activities...
Boy, 17, faces life sentence for Makaha shooting death
An Oʻahu Grand Jury indicted a 17-year-old boy for murder and multiple attempted murder charges on Aug. 6, stemming from a Makaha shooting in May.
Honolulu property tax exemptions could ease living costs for kupuna
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Homeowners in Honolulu are a step closer to getting some relief on property taxes, especially kupuna with financial challenges. Bill 50 would raise the property tax exemption from $140,000 a year to $250,000 a year. Bill 49 proposes to raise the tax exemption for seniors from $160,000 a year...
Hawaii’s 11th case of dengue fever reported in 2025
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Hawaii's 11th travel-related dengue fever case this year. The infected person recently returned to Oahu after traveling to a country where dengue is common. 10 cases were reported on Oahu this year while one was reported on Maui. DOH...