Hawaii’s drowning rates highlight need for swim education
As summer brings more families to beaches and pools, safety remains a major concern. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children in Hawaii, with many lacking basic swim skills. The city is expanding free lessons to help prevent tragedies.
Tuesday Weather | Trade winds bring more showers before drier weekend weather
Moderate to breezy trade winds will bring increased showers to windward and mauka areas through Wednesday, with a few showers reaching leeward communities. Conditions are expected to dry out by the weekend, while elevated south shore surf peaks Thursday with head-high to overhead waves.
Journey’s final Hawai’i show is coming to Blaisdell Arena
Journey is bringing its Final Frontier Tour to the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on September 8, 2026 — and for Hawai'i fans, this is the last time.
The Village Foundation Hawaii empowers youth through sports
Youth sports can create opportunities that extend far beyond the scoreboard. Rocky Savaiigaea, Founder of The Village Foundation Hawaii, joined Living808 to discuss how the organization is helping athletes and their families discover the lifelong value of mentorship, relationships, and personal growth through athletics
New installation in Waikīkī will help keep streets clean
Waikīkī is getting an upgrade -- 100 new enclosed, weather-resistant trash bins have been installed to reduce rummaging and improve the district's appearance.
Woman seriously hurt in H-1 rollover near University Ave. exit
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A woman was seriously injured after a vehicle overturned on the H-1 Freeway near the University Avenue exit. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said crews responded to the crash at about 11:30 a.m. EMS treated a 19-year-old woman at the scene and took her to a hospital in...
Woman injured after losing control of moped in McCully
MCCULLY, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 44-year-old woman was hospitalized for her injuries following a moped accident in McCully on Tuesday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single-vehicle accident in the McCully/Kapiolani area at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. A 44-year-old woman hit the gro
FEMA sends $1.4M to Hawaii for disaster prep
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is allocating $1.4 million in federal funds for pre-disaster mitigation projects in Hawaii, including a wildfire detection system for the City and County of Honolulu and additional resources for the Honolulu Fire Department.
Hawaii’s Shortest Menu Might Be Its Greatest Burger Secret
Small, unexpected, and serving one of the best burgers in Hawaii. This spot in Honolulu’s Chinatown runs with a menu so short it feels like a dare. No lengthy lists to stress over, no complicated customizations. Just a really, really good burger. The kind that makes you slow down...
Pearl City Dust-Up: Neighbors Say Junkyard Grit Is Making Them Sick
Along a quiet stretch of the Pearl Harbor bike path in Pearl City, neighbors say life has turned into a fight against dust. Residents who live beside the Waiawa Stream report waking up coughing, with scratchy throats and a chemical tang in the air, which they blame on a sprawling junkyard across the path on Lehua Avenu
