With Hunger Growing On Oʻahu, A Push To Put Food Security To A Vote
Against a backdrop of increasing hunger and upheaval in food assistance programs, the Honolulu Charter Commission today is set to consider a proposal to use a slice of property tax revenue to create a fund to increase food security for Oʻahu residents. The proposal, put forward by the Hawaiʻi...
Heʻeia Fishpond restoration completed after 25-year effort
The Heʻeia Fishpond restoration reached a 25-year milestone with hundreds of volunteers completing the kuapā.
Saturday Weather | Unsettled weather bringing rain, wind, and high surf
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Unsettled weather will be the main theme across Hawaiʻi for much of the coming week, with periods of wind, rain, and rough ocean conditions expected. While there may be short breaks, the overall pattern favors continued active weather, especially for the western islands. Today, southerly...
Oahu Disability Rights Powerhouse Kirby Shaw Dead at 66
Kirby Lambert Shaw, a fixture in Hawaii's disability rights movement and head of the state's Disability and Communication Access Board, died Nov. 22 in Honolulu at age 66. For more than 30 years he drew on his own spinal cord injury to push for real-world accessibility upgrades and stronger civil-rights protections....
Honolulu Cancer Docs Present Simple Switch To Outsmart Drug‑Resistant Tumors in San Antonio
Honolulu scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center say a small change to a big-ticket cancer drug could make a major difference for patients whose tumors have stopped responding. Their move: when a breast tumor becomes resistant to an antibody-drug conjugate, or ADC, swap out the toxic payload attached to...
Downtown Christmas celebration spreads cheer, helps families
“We wanted to honor HPD and all they do in the community and show they’re here to serve and bless families."
Woman indicted for allegedly stealing $40,000 from bank customers
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A Hawaiʻi County Grand Jury has indicted 24-year-old Alohi Kaupu-Grace for allegedly embezzling over $40,000 from bank customers, including two elderly individuals, while working as a bank teller. Kaupu-Grace faces multiple charges, including computer fraud and theft. The charges carry...
HPD Seeks Public Help in Identifying Suspects in Fatal Shooting in Hālawa, Honolulu
The Honolulu Police Department has released a new update on the recent fatal shooting that rocked the Hālawa housing community. According to a post on the official Honolulu Police Department Facebook page, three suspects dressed in black with face coverings are believed to be involved in the incident, which took...
Disabled Navy veteran, retired NYPD finishes 50th marathon in all 50 states
Navy veteran and retired disabled New York MTA Police Detective John Barnett crossed the finish line at the Honolulu Marathon on Sunday in three hours and fifty-nine minutes.
Race day will arrive in Honolulu as thousands take to the streets
The Honolulu Marathon is less than 12 hours away and the stage is set for start time at 5 a.m.
