Family of Southwest flight attendant who fell to her death from hotel balcony during...
The family of Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton is questioning a Hawaii medical examiner's suicide ruling following her August 20 death during a work layover in Honolulu. BY: @WWW.GOFUNDME.COM/F/JENNY-LUPTON The family of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant who fell to her death from a 24th-floor hotel balcony during a work layover in Hawaii is disputing the medical examiner’s ruling. Jenny Lupton, a 50-year-old Oklahoma mother of one, was found dead outside the Hilton Hawaiian
Katherine Kealoha to leave prison after serving fraction of 13-year sentence
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Katherine Kealoha, the former high-ranking deputy city prosecutor convicted of fraud, conspiracy and obstruction, will be moved this month from a federal prison to a halfway house years before her 13-year sentence is up. Transfer timeline. Kealoha will be moved from the Victorville medium-security prison outside of...
Kapolei City Lights tree harvested ahead of opening ceremony
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Crews from several Honolulu city agencies harvested the tree for Kapolei City Lights on Tuesday. The Cook Pine tree was harvested from the perimeter of the Mililani Park and Ride by crews from the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Environmental Services with assistance from the Honolulu Police Department.
Following lockdown and threat incidents, School Resource Officers speak out to students
School resource officers and the Attorney General's office are educating Oahu students about the legal consequences and evolving dangers of social media, such as cyberbullying and AI-generated content.
Wahiawa food pantry opens with support from bake stand proceeds
Melissa Walters opened a food pantry called Udderly Gives at her childhood home in Wahiawa, Oahu, to provide resources to her community alongside her honor-system bake stand, Udderly Goods.
This Kāneʻohe Couple Hopes To Resolve Permit Issues Before They Die
Dick and Noreen Van Horn, both 86, just wanted to resolve some minor permit issues with their family property so they could pass it on to their children. But that endeavor has turned into a two-and-a-half year waiting game with the Honolulu permitting department. The dispute centers on a deck...
YouMe Mart closing months after opening in Honolulu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Korean grocery store on Keeaumoku is closing its doors just months after opening, leaving some customers surprised and raising questions about the challenges facing Hawaii businesses. YouMe Mart, located across from Walmart on Keeaumoku Street, has posted 30% to 50% off and final sale signs throughout...
Kalihi man sentenced to over 9 years for game room robbery
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Kalihi man who robbed an illegal game room at gunpoint was sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison. On Monday, a federal judge sentenced Chris Pham to 111 months in prison for Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during the commission of the robbery, followed by five years of supervised release.
Career criminal sentenced to 15 years in prison
HONOLULU (Island News) – The career criminal Dion Kitzmiller, 32, was sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison after a court granted the Honolulu Prosecutor’s request for consecutive sentences in two separate criminal cases. The first case stemmed from a domestic violence incident on January 16,...
New Duke Kahanamoku license plate available November 16
HONOLULU (Island News) – A new license plate featuring the legendary Olympic swimmer and surfing icon Duke Kahanamoku will soon be available for drivers on Monday, November 16, 2026. The new specialty license plate will be available for purchase at all satellite city halls across Oahu. Approximately 4,000 plates...
