Two men, 21 and 26, arrested in connection to Chinatown shooting
Two men have been arrested nearly a week after an alleged shooting that occurred in Chinatown on the morning of Nov. 8.
Elderly Honolulu Architect Convicted For Attempted $20 Bribe
A 92-year-old architect who tried to slip a Honolulu permit worker a $20 bill has been convicted of bribery of a public servant and now faces potential prison time. Kiyoshi Toi was caught on surveillance video trying to pass the money to the city employee through a handshake in 2022. The permit worker, Alexander...
New York-born restaurant ‘Domodomo’ heads to Oahu
Inspired by Asian cuisine, 'Domodomo' from the East Coast is bringing its culinary craftsmanship right here to Oahu.
UH wants $5M in taxpayer funds to recruit, retain college athletes
Should taxpayer money be used to recruit and retain college athletes to play in Hawaiʻi?. In a public meeting with state legislators on Wednesday, University of Hawaiʻi officials said the school will ask for $5 million from the state to pay potential students to play at the university.
Hawaiian monk seals found to have 23K complex sounds
A team of scientists from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has discovered that endangered Hawaiian monk seals are far more “talkative” than once believed.
Police ask for help identifying man suspected of robbery and assault in Waikiki
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of robbery and assault. On Sept. 27, 2025 at approximately 4 a.m., the victim was assaulted and robbed of his property, including his debit card, by two unknown suspects in the Waikiki area.
Need a turkey? Here are some ways to get yours just in time
Market City Shopping Center and Foodland are among those offering free turkeys this Thanksgiving, giving residents a chance to enjoy a holiday meal without the extra cost.
Coconut Island bridge collapses, park closed until further notice
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mokuʻola Island Park’s bridge partially collapsed on Nov. 14, Hawaiʻi Police Department officials said. The bridge collapsed at approximately 7:40 a.m. as maintenance crews drove a mini-excavator over the bridge to get to the island, HPD said. A county worker was taken to the Hilo Benioff Medical...
Convicted murderer claims language barrier affected understanding of plea deal
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Juan Baron claims a language barrier made it difficult for him to understand his plea agreement. By the time the Columbia native changed his mind about the deal, it was too late. Baron, 26, pleaded guilty to murdering 73-year old Gary Ruby at Hawaii Loa Ridge in...
Suspect accused of assaulting visitor in Waikiki indicted
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The suspect who allegedly assaulted a visitor in Waikiki Saturday morning has been indicted. Ishmael Piula Luavasa, 43, was indicted Wednesday for second-degree attempted murder. Honolulu police said Luavasa is accused of allegedly beating a 50-year-old man at around 12:30 a.m. in front of...
