New installation in Waikīkī will help keep streets clean
Waikīkī is getting an upgrade -- 100 new enclosed, weather-resistant trash bins have been installed to reduce rummaging and improve the district's appearance.
Woman seriously hurt in H-1 rollover near University Ave. exit
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A woman was seriously injured after a vehicle overturned on the H-1 Freeway near the University Avenue exit. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said crews responded to the crash at about 11:30 a.m. EMS treated a 19-year-old woman at the scene and took her to a hospital in...
Woman injured after losing control of moped in McCully
MCCULLY, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 44-year-old woman was hospitalized for her injuries following a moped accident in McCully on Tuesday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single-vehicle accident in the McCully/Kapiolani area at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. A 44-year-old woman hit the gro
FEMA sends $1.4M to Hawaii for disaster prep
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is allocating $1.4 million in federal funds for pre-disaster mitigation projects in Hawaii, including a wildfire detection system for the City and County of Honolulu and additional resources for the Honolulu Fire Department.
Hawaii’s Shortest Menu Might Be Its Greatest Burger Secret
Small, unexpected, and serving one of the best burgers in Hawaii. This spot in Honolulu’s Chinatown runs with a menu so short it feels like a dare. No lengthy lists to stress over, no complicated customizations. Just a really, really good burger. The kind that makes you slow down...
Pearl City Dust-Up: Neighbors Say Junkyard Grit Is Making Them Sick
Along a quiet stretch of the Pearl Harbor bike path in Pearl City, neighbors say life has turned into a fight against dust. Residents who live beside the Waiawa Stream report waking up coughing, with scratchy throats and a chemical tang in the air, which they blame on a sprawling junkyard across the path on Lehua Avenu
Oahu moves personalized license plate applications online starting July 1
HONOLULU (Island News) – Applications for new personalized license plates on Oahu will be processed exclusively online, ending in-person application services for personalized plates at satellite city halls on July 1, 2026. Motorists can continue to apply for personalized license plates by using the online portal, here.
Search suspended for missing visitors off Hawaii Kai
Search and rescue crews are scouring the coastline in Hawaii Kai after two people were reported missing near the Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail, with their belongings found near the Rock Bridge area and their car in the Portlock area.
Two in Hawaii charged in nationwide health care fraud, opioid crackdown
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — The U.S. Justice Department announced charges Tuesday against 455 health care professionals — including two in Hawaiʻi — as part of a nationwide crackdown on alleged health care fraud and opioid-related schemes. Officials said the defendants include 90 doctors and other licensed medical...
Honolulu Braces for Breezy Trades as Midweek Showers Move In
Monday, June 22, 2026: Honolulu kicks off the week warm and partly cloudy, with a high near 86°F. East-northeast trade winds start off on the lighter side in the morning, then ramp up into the 6–17 mph range by afternoon, with gusts peaking around 24 mph. Afternoon Winds...

















