Honolulu Condo Boss Busted in Alleged $647K HOA Heist
A Honolulu property manager is accused of pulling off a years-in-the-making heist on the very homeowner associations he was supposed to protect, with prosecutors saying more than $647,000 was siphoned away. State officials have identified the defendant as 59-year-old Russell Doane, who allegedly used his position at Hawaiian Properties to funnel association money to a contractor. Doane surrendered on...
Waianae man faces federal charges in connection to violent armed carjacking
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Waianae man is now facing federal charges in connection with a violent carjacking. The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, in partnership with the Honolulu Police Department and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii, announces federal charges against Isaac Hatori, 34, from Waianae, in connection with a violent carjacking involving a...
Gunfire near Waikiki: Teen shot, suspect arrested
An 18-year-old man is in serious condition after a shooting on Kapiolani Boulevard near Waikiki, with one suspect now in custody. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing police apprehend a suspect after a struggle.
Ex-city administrator’s case in Kealoha payoff won’t be dismissed early
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu’s former managing director, who was involved in the illegal payoff of disgraced ex-police chief Louis Kealoha, will not get the deferred prosecution agreement dropped early as requested. In a status conference meeting Tuesday, Roy Amemiya’s attorney, Lyle Hosoda, asked for the charges to be dismissed...
Former Hawaiian Properties manager indicted for allegedly embezzling nearly $650K
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A former property manager is facing multiple charges after he allegedly embezzled nearly $650,000. Russell Doane, 66, turned himself in to Honolulu police on Sunday for arrest on the strength of a grand jury warrant. On March 27, an Oahu Grand Jury indicted Doane for allegedly using...
Deputy Sheriff arrested, then released, after alleged handgun threat at McCully Shopping center
A Deputy Sheriff was arrested for allegedly threatening a 7-Eleven worker with a handgun, then released when the victim withdrew the complaint.
North Shore Empanada Favorite Rolls Into Ala Moana With New Trailer
Tango Empanadas, the North Shore trailer known for hand-made Argentinian empanadas, has quietly doubled its footprint. The sibling-run operation rolled a second yellow trailer onto Atkinson Drive this week, setting up shop across from Ala Moana Center in the grassy pickup area near the YMCA. Regulars from Kahuku and curious mall-goers now have a new excuse to wander over to the...
Family-owned Aiea gas station to close doors after more than 60 years of business
AIEA, Hawaii (KHON2) — An Aiea business is closing after decades of serving the community. Texaco on Kamehameha Highway, across from Pearlridge Center, is closing its doors for good in June. According to the owners, the closure was announced because the lease was not renewed. They told KHON2 that the gas station has been a […]
4 Hawaii taco joints with unique twists for Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a unique twist on the traditional taco at one of Oahu's restaurants, such as T8ste Buds, Moku Kitchen, or Thai Tacos, which offer sushi tacos, poke tacos, and chicken satay tacos respectively.
Howard’s Business Report: Ala Moana Center national recognition
The shopping center has been nominated for USA Today's 2026 Readers Choice Awards in the Best Shopping Center category.
