OHA asks court to strike minority trustees’ filing in CEO lawsuit
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is asking Circuit Court to strike a filing submitted by four minority trustees that claims CEO Stacy Ferreira — currently on paid leave — was retaliated against and is owed damages from her lawsuit against the agency. Minority trustees refuse...
New HPD Chief Lazar shares plan of action
Honolulu Police Department Chief David Lazar presented his 30-60-90-day plan to the police commission, highlighting initiatives for modernization, officer retention, and crime reduction.
DOH red cards Ocean Dim Sum & Food Company, authorizes reopening
HONOLULU (Live News) — The Hawaii Department of Health – Food Safety Branch issued a red placard and shut down Ocean Dim Sum & Food Company in Honolulu, but the restaurant has been reauthorized to reopen. During a routine inspection on July 14, July 14, 2026, the DOH...
Hawaii Health Department’s enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance
HONOLULU (Island News) -- It's been two weeks since the Department of Health (DOH) began enforcement of Hawaii's hemp retailers. Some critics of the new rules said it's driving them out of business. "Millions in damage has already been done," said hemp retailer Lance Alyas. This is one of dozens...
Ex-officer seeks taxpayer-funded defense in DUI class-action suit
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Former Honolulu police sergeant Darren Cachola is asking taxpayers to fund his legal defense as he faces a civil rights class-action lawsuit stemming from DUI arrests made without evidence. Cachola made no statements during a contested case hearing on Wednesday, leaving his attorney, William
First Alert Forecast: Moderate to breezy winds with scattered showers expected to continue through...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Moderate trades are expected to continue to deliver showers windward and mauka through the weekend. Wind speeds will be moderate to locally breezy over the next couple of days, strengthen to become breezy through the weekend, and then potentially weaken slightly once again early next week. A.
The City Plans to Add 2,500 Affordable Homes in Iwilei
The City and County of Honolulu plans to transform the Iwilei-Kūwili district into a mixed-use, transit-connected neighborhood with more than 2,500 affordable homes, centered around the future Kūwili Skyline Station. It recently completed the acquisition of 519 Ka‘aahi Street for $2.7 million, expanding public ownershi
Time-lapse video of temporary pedestrian bridge installation for H-1 widening near Kalihi
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) released a time-lapse video of the installation of a temporary pedestrian bridge at the Gulick Avenue overpass, part of the H-1 Freeway widening project. The H-1 Freeway was closed overnight from Saturday to Sunday morning this past weekend betwee
Honolulu Crimestoppers Blasts Out Church Burglary Pics, Dangles $1,000 Reward
CrimeStoppers Honolulu on Wednesday released surveillance images of a woman investigators want identified in connection with a church burglary and an unlawful entry into a vehicle, and is offering up to $1,000 for tips that lead to an arrest. Sgt. Ed Ho walked through both cases on KITV's Island Life Live, saying offic
Why Is Everyone Talking About This Unforgettable Waterfront Dining Spot In Hawaii
Why does one waterfront table keep surfacing in Hawaii’s food conversations?. Part of it is the setting. A deck juts out over the water, live music drifting past on the trade winds. The rest is the plate in front of you. Island produce meets fusion cooking that actually holds...

















