E-scooter battery sparks $125K fire at Honolulu warehouse
The cause of a building fire that damaged a downtown Honolulu warehouse last week has been ruled accidental.
Firefighters extinguish fire at a Kaimuki house
KAIMUKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a house in Kaimuki on Wednesday afternoon and the cause is currently under investigation. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call about a fire at 1958 Iwi Way in the Kaimuki area at 4:34 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. When firefigh
Kam Bowl’s legacy lives on as Ali’i Diner opens in Hawaii
Kam Bowl may have a new name, but the local flavors and community spirit are staying put.
Laie woman sentenced to 10 years in connection to death of 11-year-old adopted daughter
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A Laie woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for assault, tied the cruel death of her 11-year-old adopted daughter in Dec. 2023. Sina Pili was convicted on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in connection to the death of her adoptive daughter Azaeliyah Pili-Ah You in Laiea on Dec. 22,
Restaurants prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters as the first named storm approaches...
HONOLULU (Island News) -- For local restaurants, hurricane preparation starts long before the first rain falls. “We're talking hurricane preparedness, but quite frankly, we can talk about almost any kind of natural disaster and things that restaurants have to deal with,” said Larry Lynch, food safety expert and Nationa
Indictment sparks calls for special session on contractor donation ban
Indictments in an alleged bribery conspiracy are fueling calls for a special session to revive SB 2530 banning donations from state contractors and families.
City eyes Kapaa Quarry for Oahu’s next landfill
Honolulu officials proposed using Kapaa Quarry as Oahu's next landfill, prompting Windward lawmakers to oppose the plan due to environmental, social, and economic concerns.
Vince’s Cafe with delicious Banh Mi sandwiches and more!
Vince's Cafe at Kahala Mall serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including Banh Mi sandwiches and vermicelli noodle bowls, starting from 8 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
Koa Vista II affordable apartments in Waipio holds dedication ceremony
WAIPIO, Hawaii (Island News) -- Koa Vista II, a second phase of an affordable housing development in Waipio, held a blessing and dedication ceremony for the new homes on Tuesday. Koa Vista II is located off Ka Uka Boulevard across from Waipio Costco offering affordable apartment options. On Tuesday, the...
‘It sucks’: Tenants describe disruptions as Topa Financial Center outage drags on
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Several businesses in a downtown Honolulu office complex say an ongoing power outage — now in its sixth day — is taking a serious toll. The outage at Topa Financial Center began Thursday, July 23, when a chiller leak in the building’s basement damaged critical electrical equipment, knocking o
