Man charged with Attempted Murder after allegedly fighting man and officer in Waikiki
HONOLULU (Island News) – A man was charged after allegedly fighting a man and a police officer in Waikiki over the weekend. Braxton Rabago, 33, was charged with Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Attempted Assault in the Second Degree. The incident occurred...
Hawai’i Police Department may see its first female deputy chief
Sherry Bird could become the first female deputy chief in the Hawai'i Police Department's 83-year history.
Nisshodo and Fujiya: The Stories Behind Honolulu’s Last Remaining Legacy Mochi Shops
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the March 2017 issue of HONOLULU. It was updated in March 2019. Hawai‘i loves mochi. We eat it as a snack, bring it to potlucks, give it as gifts and wedding favors. Perhaps more than anywhere in the world, we’ve adopted Japan’s sticky rice treat as our own and evolved it.
76-year-old woman in critical condition after pulled from waters at Waikiki beach
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 76-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was rescued from the ocean at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki on Tuesday afternoon. The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department responded to an unconscious swimmer in Waikiki at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday March 3, 2026. Lifeguards performed CPR on the...
Aloha By Zippy’s Stadium? Oʻahu Venue Naming Rights Could Be At Play
Foodland Field, ABC Stores Arena, or even 7-Eleven Center — those kinds of options could be on the table if legislators allow Aloha Stadium to sell its naming rights to a corporate sponsor. Opposition comes from a group that pulled together more than a century ago to successfully ban...
Local candy store celebrates Girls’ Day with fresh mochi
March 3 is Girls' Day, and residents are celebrating the occasion in a sweet way!
Leonard’s Malasada Truck Rolls Up Just Short of Honolulu Airport
Without much fanfare, Leonard’s Bakery has slipped a Malasadamobile onto Lagoon Drive, putting hot malasadas within a quick ride of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The setup gives travelers an easy option for warm pastries and last-minute omiyage before a flight. Leonard’s website lists the new “Airport —...
Waipahu ranked #1, followed by 9 other Hawaiʻi cities
Scroll through the latest diversity rankings, and one Hawaiʻi city jumps off the page.
New EMT training program launches in Waianae
A partnership between the City and County of Honolulu's Emergency Medical Services and Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center launched a new emergency medical technician training program based in Leeward Oahu on Friday, according to a news release. The goal is to expand career pathways for residents, especially...
Archeological survey of Kailua parking lot expected to last weeks
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Crews will conduct an archaeological survey of the Kailua Municipal Parking Lot, starting next week. From April 6-30, the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction will conduct the survey, weather permitting, ahead of the upcoming Kailua Municipal Parking Lot...

















