Honolulu driver licensing centers cutting back permit test days
The City and County of Honolulu is reducing the number of days for in-person permit tests at its driver licensing centers to manage high demand for license renewals.
Bus driver shortage causing delays, cancellations
The City and County of Honolulu is seeking applicants for dozens of bus driver positions to address an acute driver shortage and mitigate service delays caused by rising fuel costs.
Honolulu’s 15 most uniquely named restaurants to visit
A list highlights 15 unique and memorable restaurant names across Oʻahu, ranging from humorous puns to those reflecting local Hawaiian culture.
‘Aikahi Elementary seeks help after student art vandalized in Kailua
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) – School staff are encouraging individuals with any information to assist in the investigation of an incident involving the vandalism of student-created artwork at an elementary school in Kailua, Oahu. At ‘Aikahi Elementary School, a structure featuring individual tiles created by students
Demolition begins at former Dee Lite Bakery site for affordable housing project
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Demolition is underway at the former Dee Lite Bakery property in Kalihi to clear the path for a new affordable housing development. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Department of Housing and Land Management Director Kevin Auger gathered at the Eluwene Street property on Monday afternoon for
Okayama Kobo Bakery, Cafe: Light, fluffy bread will bring you back for more
Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe is never too far to satisfy your taste buds with three locations on the mainland and one right here on O'ahu.
Crash blocks multiple H-1 westbound lanes near Pali Highway off-ramp
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A crash blocked multiple lanes on the H-1 Freeway westbound near the Pali Highway off-ramp Monday night. The Hawaii Department of Transportation reported the crash around 8:50 p.m. All but the far-right lane were closed as first responders worked at the scene. There was no immediate word...
Manoa Stream cleanup begins months after severe flooding
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Transportation has begun flood mitigation activities along Manoa Stream near Woodlawn Drive to clear debris and reestablish the waterway’s channel. The project, which began Monday, Aug. 3, is being coordinated by HDOT and the City and County of Honolulu Department of
Local doctor invents first elbow brace for keiki fractures
A local doctor's invention could help keiki with fractures heal faster.
Shaky Ground Sinks Kailua Homestead Deal as DHHL Rejects Honolulu Land Gift
Honolulu’s proposed land gift for a Hawaiian homestead community in Kailua has been rejected after soil studies found the 10-acre former school site unsuitable for residential development. The decision pulls the plug on a long-discussed plan to create new Native Hawaiian housing on Windward Oʻahu, with unstable ground
