Wagyu Smashburger Pop-Up Sneaks Into Ala Moana, Locals Pounce
MF Burger Shop, a low-key new smashburger pop-up from the team behind Jugo Life, has quietly started slinging wagyu smashburgers and beef-tallow fries in the Ala Moana neighborhood. The crew pops up roughly once a week and leans on an Instagram preorder system to keep things orderly at the tiny service window tucked in next door.
Aina Haina house demolished after multiple fires
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — A house on Lawelawe Street in Aina Haina that was the scene of multiple fires has been demolished. Andrea Wagner, who lives next door, shot video of contractors demolishing the home last month. “That was a big load off my shoulders because we had, my husband...
Fort Ruger Market in Kaimuki quietly shuts down
KAIMUKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Jennifer Grems rushed to her favorite mom-and-pop store to get her favorite snack only to be disappointed that Fort Ruger Market quietly shut down. "I am shocked and sad because these boiled peanuts are the best anywhere," Grems said. She's among the market's loyal customers...
Regulars say goodbye as Nancy’s Kitchen serves its final plate
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It’s a story that’s becoming too common. A restaurant run by a local family just shut its doors after more than 30 years. Let’s go holoholo to Waipio, where we find out where Nancy’s Kitchen got its name. It’s more than just a...
Wahiawā Dam Takeover: State Signs Off On Acquisition
Directors of the Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corp. have approved the $4.9 million purchase of the remaining land to acquire the 120-year-old Wahiawā dam and spillway, part of a larger deal by the state to acquire an irrigation system that runs from Wahiawā to the North Shore. Once...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Wahiawa — Clothes, Cards & More
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few free items currently available around Wahiawa — from clothing to garden furniture and collectibles.
Four-generation Haleiwa property damaged in March flooding
HALEIWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Haleiwa family is beginning the long recovery after floodwaters damaged multiple homes and wiped out a local musician’s instrument business. “Hey everyone just a quick update. The water flow is getting a lot stronger. I’m actually having trouble walking forward,” musician Kalei Gamiao said on his Instagram live on March 20.
Teen boy harmed after crashing e-bike into car on Kapiolani Boulevard
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A 17-year-old e-bike rider was hospitalized after he collided with a car near Ala Moana on Wednesday night. First responders said the e-bike collision involving a 17-year-old boy happened around 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, in the area of Kapiolani Boulevard and Atkinson Drive. The teenager collided with a car while riding an...
Hawaii gas prices continue climb higher into record territory
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Gas prices in Hawaii are continuing to climb after reaching a new record high earlier this month. According to AAA Hawaii, the current average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Hawaii is $5.65. “In Hawaii, gas prices jumped three cents in a week, 71...
Police arrest 19-year-old suspect following robbery in Piikoi Street area
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police arrested one of the suspects in connection to a robbery that occurred in the Piikoi Street area in March. Police responded to a robbery that took place at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in the area of Piikoi Street in Honolulu. After an investigation in the incident, police identified one of the suspects involved in the robbery...

















