Too Many Exemptions From Empty Homes Tax Could Cost Honolulu $150 Million
The empty homes tax that Honolulu has been mulling for seven years includes a gaping loophole and two unnecessary exemptions that could cost the city nearly $150 million in lost tax revenue over the next decade while keeping urgently needed housing off the market. That is the finding of global...
California Woman Tragically Dies After Being Found Unresponsive at Hanalei Beach Park in Kaua‘i
A tragic incident unfolded at Hanalei Beach Park as a woman from California lost her life after being recovered from the sea, according to a county press release. Ricki Fehr, 72, was found unresponsive in the water on Thursday afternoon and despite immediate rescue efforts, she did not survive. Emergency...
Manu-o-ku chick hatches at Washington Place
The white tern is Honolulu's official bird. Curator Travis Hancock has been monitoring the nest and says the bird hatched Friday.
Lawmakers push forward on banning common vending machine item: ‘Positive step’
"I think that's a positive signal that we can send." Lawmakers push forward on banning common vending machine item: 'Positive step' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Cazimero, Na Kamalei prepare for final Merrie Monarch competition performance
As hālaus prepare for Saturday’s Hula ‘Auana, a legendary kumu hula and his hālau prepares for his last run. Honolulu Police are looking for Issachar Meafou, who is accused of attempted murder after police said he fired multiple gunshots at a group in Kalihi last week.
Honolulu Braces for Week of Mixed Weather with Light Winds, Thunderstorms, and Trade Winds
Honolulu residents can expect a week mixed with light winds, potential afternoon thunderstorms, and a gradual shift back to breezy trade winds, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu. The NWS has forecasted locally heavy showers across the Hawaiian islands, with the chance of thunder rumbling through...
Lee Cataluna: This Teacher Provides College Scholarships. And So Much More
Teacher Rod Maghsoudlou is taking a walk with a student when I get to Keʻelikōlani Middle School in downtown Honolulu at 7:15 a.m. He does this every morning with a different student. They stroll around the campus, past the methodone clinic next door and sometimes past homeless people sleeping on the sidewalk or drug...
Sunday Weather Forecast | Partly sunny and hazy day
Hazy continues through the end of the weekend into the beginning of the new week. More clouds and showers will appear coupled with some partly sunny skies.
Woman charged for strangling man to death in Nanawale
Patricia Ann McConnell was charged on Friday after getting arrested for strangling a 45-year-old man to death in Nanawale. At the time of her arrest, meth was found in her pocket, adding a drug charge to her murder offense.
Spam lovers got a taste of their favorites at Spam Jam 2025
WAIKIKI, Hawaiʻi (Island News) -- Lined up and down the street of Kalākaua Avenue were the savory scents and ono tastes brought by the 2025 Waikiki Spam Jam Festival. The annual festival that continues to be a local favorite offered up dishes with spam incorporated into them in more ways than one, as well as merch to...
