Honolulu HI

Brian Gatdula spends his nights driving TheHandi‑Van, helping riders with mobility challenges get around Oʻahu. After one of those night shifts, the 35-year-old pulled over on the H‑1 near the Waimano exit to help at the scene of an earlier crash. As he tried to assist, a passing vehicle slammed into him, critically...

First responders and Ocean Safety officials are giving a tragic reminder about the power of the ocean after three people drowned in Hawaii waters over the weekend.

The state has launched a new invasive species platform to help the public monitor the impacts of Hawaiʻi’s most problematic pests and biosecurity threats. The new website contains dashboards, maps and information intended to help residents and officials better understand four key concerns for the state: coconut...

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz, 47, died after struggling in high surf at Waiapua’a Bay on Saturday while successfully rescuing two children.

Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. Local journalists Sophie Cocke and Janis Gin discuss the state of Hawaiʻi's media. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on a debate about depictions of Pacific Islander hair sparked by the trailer of...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The sign outside still says “The Dole Cannery,” but other than the historic exterior of the once incredibly busy facility, there are no signs of the canning of pineapple. Operations shut down for good in the early 1990s. Now, it’s the home of a food...

A woman has died following chain-reaction collisions on the H-3 Freeway in the Halawa area on Thursday evening.

Honolulu’s riders have a brand new spot to explore, and it is already becoming a favorite for everyone who loves life on wheels. Bikefactory Hawaii recently opened its new King Street location, creating a bigger and more convenient home for bikes, boards, e-rides and all the gear that goes with them. Coach Leo,...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 45-year veteran of the Hawaiian Humane Society was surprised with a special honor Monday for his dedication to animal welfare and the community. Mayor Rick Blangiardi proclaimed Nov. 24, 2025, as Eddie Louis Day in the City and County of Honolulu. The animal protection officer began...

Brian Gatdula answered the call, as he always does. It was Sunday and there were open shifts to fill, not at all uncommon for the city’s TheHandi-Van service, for which the need is constant and the pool of qualified drivers ever tenuous. Gatdula, 35, took the evening shift, spent another eight hours getting his...