HFD: Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise
"Investigators are going more often to fires and finding that lithium-ion batteries have been on an uptick, causing more structure fires."
The Sunshine Blog: Common Cause Director Off Panel After Criticizing Mayor
Persona non grata: Common Cause Hawaiʻi director Camron Hurt is the latest to feel the wrath of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. The mayor removed Hurt from a city commission that directs money to nonprofits the day after Hurt was quoted in a Civil Beat story criticizing Honolulu Managing Director Mike Formby for...
Celebrate comics, cards and more at Hawaiʻi Pop Con
Join Hawai'i Pop Con at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall for a weekend of comics, cosplay and celebrity meet-and-greets. Special events and learn-to-play sessions await.
Biker injured, airlifted off Waahila Trail in Manoa
An injured mountain biker was rescued Saturday afternoon from the Waahila Trail in Manoa after being unable to make it down the trail on his own.
Injured dirt biker airlifted from trail above Mililani Cemetery
An injured dirt biker was rescued Saturday from a trail above the Mililani Cemetery in Mililani Mauka.
Police search for two suspects after masked gunman steal truck in Waianae
WAIANAE (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are searching for two masked suspects who fled the scene of a robbery on Friday in Waianae. Police said the robbery took place in the area of Hakimo Road at around 7:20 a.m. It was reported that an unknown man, wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt,...
Boy, 11, seriously injured after losing control of e-scooter in Kalihi
An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured while riding his e-scooter in Kalihi. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
The Death of Hawaii Retail? Massive Store Closures Confirmed for 2026
As 2026 begins, the Aloha State is facing a historic contraction. The complete departure of a luxury travel retail giant marks the end of an era for Waikiki, while the potential retreat of the State last remaining department store chain threatens to hollow out the "local" malls on the Neighbor Islands.
State strengthens coordination between SNAP and WIC programs
SNAP will now share monthly referrals with WIC to help identify families who may qualify but are not yet enrolled.
HIDOE’s new graduation rule for the class of 2030 begins this fall
For Hawaiʻi residents, money decisions start early in life. Jobs, credit cards and online spending arrive fast.
