Shige’s Saimin Stand: Wahiawa sweethearts keep a family noodle tradition rolling
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For one Wahiawa couple, making fresh saimin noodles isn’t just prep work — it’s the workout that starts their day. On March 31, 1990, Ross and JoAnn Shigeoka opened Shige’s Saimin Stand, drawing on family support and plenty of taste-testing. “I was in...
Fatal motorcycle crash claims life of 30-year-old man
Hawaii Island Police are investigating a traffic collision that left one man dead.
Waianae man identified in fatal Kapolei high-speed crash
HONOLULU (Island News) – We now know the identity of the man that died in a fatal crash that was reported in Kapolei on Monday, May 25, 2026. The City and County of Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner identified the 28-year-old man that died, as Chad-Joseph Mercado of Waianae.
Calls to stop teen violence after brutal mobbing on Oahu’s North Shore
Because of recent attacks, many are asking what's being done to keep kids out of trouble this summer.
Iolani Palace to honor 50th Anniversary of Hokulea’s maiden voyage
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s 1976 maiden voyage to Tahiti. A celebration honoring that historic journey is scheduled at Iolani Palace during its free monthly Kamaʻāina Sunday event on June 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers...
UH athletics director breaks down broadcast deal
UH Athletic Director Matt Elliott joins us live here on Sunrise. We are thrilled to announce Hawaii News Now will be broadcasting UH sports.
Kapolei High seniors take part in audio project leading up to graduation
High school graduations are special experiences anywhere, but especially in Hawaiʻi. This year, HPR worked with Kapolei High School seniors on a project as they were preparing for graduation. It's the brainchild of DW Gibson, a former producer on HPR's The Conversation, who's now executive producer of podcasts and...
Rail construction to bring major disruptions to Kakaako
Construction on Honolulu's rail project is moving into Kakaako, causing major disruptions to the area and businesses, with the work expected to last through 2029.
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Honolulu Council Passes Budget Mayor Vows To Veto
The Honolulu City Council passed a $4 billion operating budget on Wednesday, eliciting a promise from Mayor Rick Blangiardi that he would line-item veto a part of the budget that guts the city’s economic revitalization office. “This is nonsensical,” the mayor said in his office after the vote, “and...
