Hawaiʻi-born superstar Bruno Mars announces new solo album
"The Romantic" marks Mars's first solo album in a decade, with his last solo album "24K Magic" dating back to 2016.
Hawaii tourism leaders push for drones to protect Waikiki visitors
Stakeholders in Hawaii's tourism industry are working to enhance safety measures in Waikiki. Over New Year's Eve, the state Department of Law Enforcement used drones to try and track down any illegal firework activity. As a result, law enforcement believes that kind of technology can be used in Waikiki which may be...
Oʻahu residents encouraged to use less water to avoid high sewer bills
This month, Oʻahu residents and businesses will see a 6% rate hike to their sewer bill — the first hike in a decade. The city set a schedule for the next five years to raise billions to fix an aging sewer system and make upgrades mandated by new environmental laws.
Hawaii animal abuse discussed in first-of-its-kind conference
WAIKIKI, Oahu (KHON2) — Veterinarians, law enforcement and experts from across the country gathered in Honolulu to look at ways to strengthen Hawaii’s animal laws on Thursday, Jan. 8. The Hawaiian Humane Society said the topics over these two days of the conference will help their investigations going forward. There...
Elderly man dies after drowning at Tracks Beach
NANAKULI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A man in his late 60s died after he was pulled from the waters of Tracks Beach on the west side on Thursday afternoon. The 67-year-old man was found in the water and brought to shore by bystanders at Tracks Beach around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, according to Honolulu Emergency...
Makakilo crash victim remembered while transportation officials work to reduce traffic deaths
Kawika Montiero, 26, was identified by the Honolulu Medical Examiner's office and was remembered as a "helping hand," by his friends.
UH Engaged With Hackers Who Highjacked Cancer Study Data
Social Security numbers and other personal information from participants in a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center study were exposed to computer hackers in August but four months later UH had yet to notify those affected that their data was stolen. UH outlined the ransomware attack in a report to...
Produce suppliers scramble after Young Brothers shipment delay
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A delayed interisland shipment is affecting food distributors, forcing some local businesses to scramble to keep perishable items on shelves. Produce managers said cargo missed its scheduled arrival, prompting quick decisions to protect highly perishable goods. Earl Kashiwagi, general...
New Hawaii dating show ‘Get Chance’ casting contestants with host Tumua Tuinei
Are you looking for love? Hawaiʻi has a new dating show giving singles a chance at romance in paradise.
‘Broke da mouth’: 7-Eleven debuts Goteborg musubi statewide
"After one sample of the [Goteborg] musubi, I'd say it broke da mouth. But I still think I'd reach for the Spam musubi."
