Key bills on housing, healthcare await Gov. Green’s signature
The 2026 Hawai'i legislative session saw lawmakers pass bills related to housing, public safety, health care, and government systems, including measures to limit mixed use developments, extend rent to own housing, and require drivers to slow down near emergency vehicles.
2 arrested, drugs and machines seized in Chinatown gambling bust
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two people were arrested Thursday night after officers executed a search warrant at an illegal gambling room in Chinatown. Police served the warrant at about 7:30 p.m. at a game room on Kekaulike Street. A 59-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of promoting...
Two children injured after e-bike collision with car in Waianae
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A four-year-old and 13-year-old boy were hospitalized after an e-bike collision in Waianae on Friday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the e-bike accident on Piliuka Place in Waianae around 2:10 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. EMS said the two boys who were both on an e-bike when they...
Waipahu High’s student-grown lettuce hits school plate lunches
Students at Waipahu High School are growing lettuce in their school garden and serving it to their peers for lunch. It's a process that's worthwhile.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue makes debut appearance at Ala Moana Center
Local flavors and favorites are making their way across the islands as a well-known Hawai‘i restaurant chain will open in a popular O‘ahu mall food court.
Wendy’s Hawaii brings the heat with new jalapeño menu items, Kunia re-opening
Wendy’s Hawai‘i is serving up exciting updates across the islands.
Woman dies after crash on Panaewa stretch of Highway 11
At around 7 a.m. on Highway 11 in Panaewa, near Mamaki Street, a sedan failed to yield while crossing the highway and was hit by a truck.
Warrant issued for dog owner charged in two attacks
Kenneth Morrow, 67, is charged with three counts: negligent failure to control a dangerous dog, second-degree assault and dangerous dog.
Waikiki Hit-and-Run Horror as Moped Duo Sent Flying, Driver Busted
A late-night moped ride in Waikiki turned violent Thursday when a car slammed into a two-person moped, hurled both riders onto the pavement and kept going, according to police. The crash happened around 10:44 p.m. near the intersection of Kuhio Avenue and Nahua Street. A 42-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence...
Man, 19, faces charges after stolen car chase, shooting
The Honolulu prosecutor secured an indictment against a 19-year-old connected with a stolen vehicle case that escalated into an officer-involved shooting.
