New dates and locations added for FEMA and SBA in-person support for recovery from...
Survivors of the March 10–24, 2026 Kona Low flooding in the City and County of Honolulu, as well as Hawaiʻi and Maui counties can receive in-person assistance from FEMA and the US Small Business Administration at Local Recovery Centers operated by state, local and nonprofit partners. FEMA specialists...
Kawamoto Orchid Nursery: A hidden gem growing in Palolo Valley
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Tucked into Pālolo Valley, down a narrow road off Waiomao Road, sits an orchid-growing operation with roots that go back generations. Let’s go holoholo to Kawamoto Orchid Nursery. “Started back with great grandpa, Patrick [Kawamoto],” said Brandon Yasuda, the general manager at Kawamoto Orchi
Nice to CU Hawaii brings Korean store culture to Kapahulu
Nice to CU Hawaii has officially opened a new store, making it their third location on the island of Oahu.
Hawaiʻi Storytellers: Charlotte Madin
Charlotte Madin gives a glimpse into her “mosaic of experiences” as seen through a collage in her room.
Inside Windward CC’s Amazing Programs
Discover your purpose at Windward Community College! From high-demand certificate programs to flexible degree paths, we provide the ultimate support system to help you thrive. Guided by our incredible Chancellor, Dr. Ardis Eschenberg, Windward CC leads with a passion for community, access, and aloha. Watch to see how w
Home Purchase Loans Sink to 12-Year Low as High Mortgage Rates Crush Affordability
U.S. home purchase loans were down 19% in Q1 of 2026 compared to the previous quarter due to sticky mortgage rates and elevated prices.
Access To Oʻahu Outdoor Recreation Spot Still Restricted After Storm Damage
High above Kaʻena Point, the campgrounds and accompanying trails at Peacock Flats offer campers and hikers a breezy wilderness refuge far from the bustle. Kalihi resident Allison Hookano, a hiker and self-proclaimed native plant enthusiast said she likes to visit the area a couple times each month to admire the peace a
Investigation launched following building AC units set ablaze in Mapunapuna
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An arson investigation has been launched following a fire in Mapunapuna on Wednesday. The Honolulu Fire Department responded to Ballard Family Mortuary on Kikowaena St. around 8 p.m. The first unit arrived on scene at 8:13 p.m. and reported 3 exterior air conditioning units on fire. Firefight
Amazon outlines plans for massive West Oahu fulfillment center
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Amazon returned to the Makakilo, Kapolei and Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board on Wednesday night to discuss plans for a massive fulfillment center proposed for West Oahu. The company last presented the project to the board in December. Amazon has operated a distribution center in Sand Island f
Hawaiʻi vs. Invasive Species: Tackling An Urgent Environmental Issue
Hear from folks working on the front line of Hawaiʻi’s fight against destructive invasive species.

















