Concrete issues at Civic Center parking lot causes concerns, forces closures of stalls
The Honolulu Civic Center parking structure is undergoing repairs to fix spalling, a common issue in Hawaii caused by water intrusion, which has already damaged cars and could be dangerous if not addressed promptly.
Moiliili Bar Legend Gets Rock-Star Reboot From Local One-Man Band
Anna O’Brien’s, the longtime Irish pub in Moiliili near the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is under new management and set for a soft opening on Friday, July 10. Local musician Tavana McMoore, who performs as Tavana, is taking over the venue and says he will crank up the focus on live music upstairs while keeping the
Hawaiʻi Tattoo Expo showcases 500+ artists and family fun
Experience the Hawaiʻi Tattoo Expo, a celebration of tattoo art featuring over 500 artists from around the world. Family-friendly activities included.
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: July 10 – July 12
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Oahu is packed with events this weekend, from the Higashi Hongwanji Bon Dance and Rainbow Film Festival to farmers markets and night markets across the island. There's truly something for everyone!. Festival Street Eats - July 10, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Start your weekend off...
Hawaii fisherman reels in social media views
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaii fisherman is reeling in millions of views online and it’s what he does after the catch that’s making people stop scrolling. In the videos, local fisherman Brandon Nonaka catches and cooks dinner right in his kayak. Armed with a hot plate and fresh...
The Conversation: Super Typhoon Bavi strikes Rota; New Driver’s License
Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. Thomas Mangloña II, a journalist from the island of Rota in the CNMI, shares his firsthand account of the destruction on Rota after it was struck directly by Super Typhoon Bavi.
HPD shuts down 3 alleged gambling operations in Moiliili apartment building
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department reportedly shut down three illegal gambling operations in the same Moiliili apartment complex. Around 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, officers from HPD’s Narcotics/Vice Division executed search warrants at a residential building on Hausten Street. “These enforcement opera
Whimsical Cocktails and Bar Bites Star at Chinatown’s New Pigeonhole
“You just missed the lull,” whispers Pigeonhole co-owner Theresa Kim. I’d believe her, except that this is the fourth time someone at the cocktail bar has told me this—and the fourth time I’ve seen guests crowding every corner and flowing out into the private lanai. Pigeonhole...
Gov Green Fast-Tracks Cesspool Cash And Land Power Shuffle In Honolulu
Gov. Josh Green signed off on a pair of environmental bills on Wednesday that tie a new cesspool conversion loan fund to a fresh co-management framework for the Department of Land and Natural Resources. The twin measures are pitched as a practical one-two punch, giving homeowners a cheaper way to finance upgrades while
Pearl City junkyard hit with $475,000 in fines
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state Department of Health is seeking about $475,000 in fines from ABC Junkyard in Waiawa after months of failed attempts to shut down the operation, which was still accepting waste as of Wednesday. Expansion triggered complaints and violations. Neighbors, including Andre Perez, said they
