North Shore community to support surfer Dakota Briley at fundraiser festival
The North Shore community is continuing to rally around one of its own as 20-year-old Dakota Briley continues through a long and challenging recovery following a devastating accident last summer.
Strong winds, high surf force business closures across Hawaii
Crews are continuing the multiagency search for a missing teenager who was swept into the waters off Kahili Beach Wednesday. Hawaii student inspired by polar expedition to Antarctica. Updated: Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM HST. In December, University of Hawaii student Eric Gee spent seven days in Antarctica, the...
Operation Reverse Robinhood: Big Island Lawyer Gets 6 Years For Scam
In the end, Gary Zamber didn’t become a rich man for his role in the Big Island affordable housing scandal. Over the roughly seven years that he and three other residents conspired to exploit a system meant to encourage developers to build affordable housing, Zamber pocketed about $177,000 — far less than his...
The Strawberry Pie At This No-Frills Diner In Hawaii Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In a world of trendy fusion restaurants and Instagram-worthy food creations, there’s something deeply comforting about a classic American diner that knows exactly what it is. Anna Miller’s in Aiea, Hawaii isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel – they’re just making sure it rolls perfectly, especially when that wheel...
State Agrees To Settle Case Over Prison Drug Withdrawal Death
The state has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed in the death of a prisoner who died of a heart attack after he was placed on suicide watch at Hālawa Correctional Facility while he was withdrawing from a prescribed drug used to treat opioid addiction. The lawsuit over the...
Search continues for suspects involved in burglary of popular Aiea restaurant
The search continues for three suspects wanted in a burglary at a popular Aiea restaurant. Employees say the break-in has left them shaken and concerned about safety moving forward.
Strong winds leave trail of damage in Windward Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Strong winds caused power outages across Windward Oahu Monday, impacting more than 9,000 Hawaiian Electric customers by midday. Crews worked to remove a large fallen tree along Kapaa Quarry Road. Other large trees fell on the side of Pali Highway, and an old traffic light was knocked...
HFD responds to late night car fire at Keaau Beach Park
Honolulu firefighters responded to a car fire at Keaau Beach Park late Saturday night, Jan. 31.
What is The Oldest City in The State of Hawaii?
Hilo's history is a dual narrative of ancient indigenous settlement and later missionary influence. Ancient Origins: Archaeological evidence and oral history indicate that early Polynesians settled along the Wailuku and Wailoa rivers around 1100 AD. The area was a prime location due to its abundant freshwater and the...
State, county settle lawsuits over wrongful psychiatric detention
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Court records show there is taxpayer-funded settlement for a mistaken identity case that led to a wrongful detention and state hospital commitment. When finalized, the deal will end the state and federal civil lawsuits filed by Joshua Spriestersbach, who was 46 years old in 2017 when he was...

















