Hawaiʻi Residents Report Better Health, Yet Nearly Half Weigh Leaving Islands
Hawaiʻi residents are reporting better health and higher life satisfaction than they did two years ago, but a growing number of them — nearly half the state — say they're thinking about packing up and leaving anyway. That's the headline finding from a sweeping new statewide survey released Monday, which pairs rising well-being scores with a stubborn undercurrent of financial anxiety that officials say still threatens the islands' long-term population stability.
84-year-old California woman identified in fatal Honolulu parking garage crash
HONOLULU (Island News) –The identity has been released of the woman killed when her vehicle fell about five stories from a private condominium parking structure in Honolulu. The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office (ME) identified the 84-year-old woman as Sandra Sato of San Jose, California, on Monday. The cause and manner of her death remains pending at this time.
Ka’au Crater Boys return to Blue Note Hawai’i this month
Troy Fernandez will bring the musical legacy of the Ka'au Crater Boys to the stage with a special performance series titled 'The Second Chapter' at Blue Note Hawai'i on October 29 and 30.
Woman charged for allegedly assaulting police officer in Kalihi
HONOLULU (Island News) – A woman was arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a police officer early Sunday morning in the Kalihi area. At approximately 2:10 a.m., it was reported that a 27-year-old woman was stopped by Honolulu Police Department (HPD) officers for traffic violations and was later arrested for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (OVUII).
Two Seriously Hurt as Car Slams Into Tree on Ala Moana Boulevard
Ala Moana Blvd. & Ward Ave. — Approximate Crash Location, Two Injured. A 59-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman were seriously injured when their vehicle crashed into a tree on Ala Moana Boulevard near Ward Avenue. Honolulu EMS treated both patients at the scene before transporting them to an emergency room for further care.
Damien Memorial School officially renames itself Saint Damien School
Damien Memorial School officially changed its name to Saint Damien School during a celebration held on October 11, marking the 17th anniversary of the saint's canonization.
State Law Enforcement Chief Voluntarily Demoted
Earlier this year, Mike Lambert threw a curve ball: He was leaving the top job at the Hawaiʻi Department of Law Enforcement and returning to the Honolulu Police Department. The move was the only way to obtain the full retirement benefits for 21 years of HPD service, he said. And he was applying to be HPD’s chief. As the only local candidate, he drew strong endorsements from Gov. Josh Green, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and 90% of the rank and file officers represented by the police union.
Two pedestrians critically injured in separate Oahu crashes
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Two separate vehicle crashes over the weekend left pedestrians in critical condition on Oahu. The most recent crash happened around 4:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, on the H-1 Freeway eastbound on-ramp near Kunia Road. Investigators said a 60-year-old man was driving on the on-ramp when his...
The Capital Grille Waikiki celebrates first anniversary with special early bird menu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An upscale Waikīkī steakhouse known for honoring Hawaiʻi’s aliʻi is celebrating its first anniversary with a special offer. General Manager Mark Okamoto and Server/Supervisor Makana Aiu joined Hawaii News Now Sunrise to share details about The Capital Grille’s Early Bird Special for two.
After deadly weekend of crashes, officials warn drivers ahead of Halloween and holidays
Law enforcement officials and lawmakers warned drivers to exercise caution following a series of fatal and serious accidents on Oʻahu over the weekend.

















