Hawaii Department of Education breaks ground on first regional food facility
WAHIAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) broke ground on the first regional kitchen facility in Whitmore Village that will feed healthier meals to students across multiple central Oahu schools. The ground-breaking marks the start of construction for a two-phase $150 million facility. First...
Two teen hikers rescued from Moanalua Ridge Trail after experiencing muscle cramps
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Two teenage boys who were hiking Moanalua Ridge Trail were rescued by Honolulu firefighters on Thursday evening after they experienced muscle cramps. The Honolulu Fire Department received a call for a rescue on the Moanalua Ridge Trail after 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29. Fire personnel...
Dead honu removed from canal in Kaneohe
KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) -- An unpleasant and heartbreaking sight for Kaneohe residents when two dead honu were discovered steps from their backyard. Rhonda Hjelm, a Kaneohe Resident, said, “It just was baffling to me, that number one, I was just so sad. One of them was a really big turtle, and it's like, what...
A vibrant Valentine’s Day cocktail from a beloved Honolulu restaurant
February is just around the bend. With it comes all kinds of things we’ve eagerly been waiting to celebrate, from Black History Month and Super Bowl Sunday to the Winter Olympics and Valentine’s Day. That’s justification for a good beverage, whether it be a NA concoction or traditional cocktail.
Crews extinguish high-rise building fire in Makaha
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Crews extinguished a high-rise fire in Makaha Friday morning. The call came in at 9:12 a.m. from the building at 84-740 Kili Drive. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames visible from the 16th floor. No one was inside at the time, officials said. Crews fully extinguished...
Here Are the Local Businesses & Restaurants Participating in Today’s National Strike
With the Nationwide Shutdown happening today, many local businesses are closed to stand in solidarity with Minneapolis and the rest of country against the harmful actions of ICE. Others are showing support in other ways by remaining open and welcoming the community. Here are the businesses and restaurants...
The 5 Best Mai Tais in Waikiki (According to a Honolulu Local!)🍹
As a Waikiki resident, I consider myself an expert on Hawaii’s most popular tropical cocktail. Here’s where to go for a truly epic Mai Tai. If you’re in Hawaii now (or headed here soon), there’s simply no better way to taste the aloha spirit than with the tropical treasure that has truly become synonymous with the...
2028 QB Hunter Fujikawa continues to impress coaches and add offers to the mix
Mililani (Hawaii) 2028 quarterback Hunter Fujikawa made the move this offseason from Honolulu (Hawaii) Punahou but coaches haven't had a difficult time tracking him. Get access to this article and all of the in-depth coverage from the 247Sports Network with this special offer. Four star WR Blake Wong breaks down...
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: January 30 – February 1
HONOLULU (Island News) – There are some great events happening during this last weekend of January that you should check out! Take a look at what’s happening on Oahu!. Honolulu Harbor Nights - January 30, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening at Kaka'ako Makai, the old...
Removal of oceanside memorial leaves Oahu family heartbroken
KEWALO BASIN (HawaiiNewsNow) - A peaceful oceanside memorial at a Honolulu park is now just a memory. “This is a gathering place. He was very loved. Respected,” CC Kapea said about her late father. On July 31, 2025, Shane Kapea was out on the water surfing at one of...
