HI Barbeque grows Hawaii’s barbecue scene with local competition
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A local barbecue eatery is gearing up for its annual summer competition, bringing together barbecue teams and enthusiasts. Lisa Dejournett and Crash Dejournett of HI Barbeque joined Hawaii News Now Sunrise to talk about the third annual Curley Que Classic, scheduled for July 31, 2027, at Pearl Harbor.
HFD receives midnight distress call for missing swimmer off Makaha; body recovered
A missing swimmer's body was recovered off Makaha beach early Saturday following an overnight search by Honolulu Fire crews.
Six Oahu Private Schools Hit With Phone Threats in Under an Hour
Six private schools across Oahu found themselves under police guard Friday afternoon after a series of threatening phone calls hit campuses in Honolulu, Kailua, Aiea, Kaneohe and Waipahu within roughly 51 minutes. The calls began at Punahou School at 12:53 p.m. and Le Jardin Academy at 1:15 p.m., followed by four more threat calls between 1:33 p.m. and 1:44 p.m. at other campuses scattered across the island.
Legendary surfer Larry Bertlemann dies after heart attack
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Legendary surfer Larry Bertlemann died Saturday after complications from a heart attack. He was 71. Bertlemann’s family confirmed his death to Hawaii News Now. He was a pioneer of modern surfing and a skateboarding hall of famer. Bertlemann is survived by his mother, five sisters, three...
First Alert Forecast: Trade winds returning
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rainfall amounts will decrease through the weekend as light to moderate trades return. Showers will be mainly windward and mauka. We`ll see a brief increase in showers Monday night on the Big Island before a return to relatively dry trades through the end of next week. The...
Smell mostly gone at Happy Days, nearby businesses hope customers return soon
Cleanup efforts are progressing at the Happy Days Chinese restaurant in Kaimuki following an August 18 collapse, providing relief to local businesses concerned about odors and customer loss ahead of the holiday season.
Bike leg underway of Ironman World Championship: Schomburg leading men, American Knibb leading women
The triathletes now are in the 112-mile bike portion of the Ironman World Championship in Kona. The rainy weather of the early morning and swim now has made way to sun, with hot, steamy and windy conditions. The temperature was 80 degrees and rising, with feels like temperature of 87 degrees.
Rainbow Wahine sweep San Jose State to extend winning streak to five
The University of Hawai‘i women’s volleyball team continued its winning ways Friday night, sweeping longtime rival San Jose State in three sets at the Stan Sheriff Center. The Rainbow Wahine entered the matchup riding a four-match winning streak and tied for the top spot in the conference standings. After seeing their 42-match winning streak against […]
Hawaii police release body camera video of deadly Ocean View shooting
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Body camera footage released Friday shows the events leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Ocean View on Wednesday. The Hawaii Police Department said an officer was trying to arrest Nafetalai Teisina, 31, in connection with a reported theft at a parking lot along Mamalahoa Highway. Police said Teisina fled into dense brush and unstable lava rock.
Keahiakahoe canoe club honors tradition at Molokaʻi Hoe
Honolulu (KHON2) – For Keahiakahoe Canoe Club, the Molokaʻi Hoe represents more than an endurance challenge. It is an opportunity to honor more than 30 years of paddling tradition and the generations who helped shape the club. Founded in Kahaluʻu in 1995, Keahiakahoe has built its identity around...

















