Ala Moana Nordstrom Hotspot Ruscello Gears Up for $450K Comeback
Ruscello, the Italian‑Mediterranean restaurant perched on the top floor of Nordstrom at Ala Moana Center, is slated to reopen in early March after a brief renovation break. The Nordstrom‑run spot has been dark since January 16, a short pause that left regulars eyeing the top floor and waiting for the lights to flick...
Hospitality company operating 4 Big Island restaurants shift to employee ownership plan
The Hawaiʻi-based hospitality company that operates Huggo’s, On the Rocks, Kai Eats + Drinks in Historic Kailua Village, and the Lava Lava Beach Club in Waikōloa Resort has transitioned from private ownership to employee ownership. Luana Hospitality Group has changed ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership...
DOJ: Ewa Beach pair found guilty in $200K nationwide IRS fraud case
A federal jury in Honolulu found a Hawaiʻi couple guilty in a tax fraud scheme that stretched across the United States and pulled nearly $200,000 from the U.S. Treasury.
New SPAM flavor rolling out this weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hormel is rolling out a new twist on Hawaii’s favorite canned meat. The new flavor is SPAM with Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce, bringing a sweet and savory kick to the classic. The company says the combination delivers that signature umami taste that SPAM fans love.
Hawaiian Airlines announces new executive chef for first-class dining
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Airlines has a new executive chef. On Tuesday, the airline announced Dell Valdez, the chef behind Vein at Kakaako, Dell’s Kitchen and Bakery, and Mio Pastalogy, to succeed husband-and-wife duo Wade and Michelle Ueoka of MW Restaurant, who led the program since 2021. Born and...
Artist depicts Hawaiian birds on 23-story mural of DHHL’s first high-rise
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Now that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has purchased its first high-rise apartment building, the time has come to beautify it. Painters are hard at work on a 23-story mural at Hale Moiliili. Muralist Kamea Hadar began the massive project at the end of February. “Honolulu...
Milestone birthday celebration held for regular senior day care participant
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A local resident is celebrating a milestone birthday and sharing the secret to a long life. Ellen Goo, a regular senior day care participant at Palolo Chinese Home, marked a major milestone birthday this March, turning 106 years old. In addition to celebrating with family and friends...
Zoning questions raised over proposed Hawaii Kai development
HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (KHON2) — A proposed housing project in east Oahu is sparking questions from neighbors. The plan would build dozens of new homes near Koko Villas, but residents said there are concerns over zoning and whether the project should move forward. The principal planner for phase two of Koko Villas said...
Honolulu Implements Major TheBus Service Changes
Honolulu’s public transportation landscape is set for a significant overhaul, with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services rolling out widespread honolulu thebus modifications effective March 1, 2026. These updates target major routes like the A Line to the University of Hawaiʻi at...
Help Find A Hit-and-Run Suspect and You Can Earn Up To $1,000
In this latest installment of CrimeStoppers Honolulu, Sgt. Edmund Ho shares three of the latest cases. Do you recognize any of these suspects? Your tips leading to arrest or conviction can get you up to $1,000. Use the P3Tips app or go to www.honolulucrimestoppers.org. 1 -- Theft in the Second Degree,...
