2026 Hawaiʻi Colorectal Cancer Summit takes place in-person and virtually this Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will host the Hawai‘i Colorectal Cancer Summit 2026 on Friday July 24, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the ‘Alohilani Resort in Waikīkī. The summit will serve as an opportunity for cancer stakeholders – including patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, researc
Crash closed all lanes on H-1 eastbound, snarling traffic
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has announced that all lanes on the H-1 Eastbound have been closed.
Hawaiʻi Department of Education sends out its policies as the 2026-2027 school year looms...
In two weeks, public school students will return to classrooms for the start of the new school year. The official start date for public schools is set for Monday, Aug. 3, and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has released helpful reminders for families to ensure success and tips to support students’ learning jo
Extended preschool program funding through the next school year brings hope to organizations
Families across Hawaiʻi who depend on Family-Child Interaction Learning preschool programs are getting some good news. After months of uncertainty, federal funding has been extended for one more school year, allowing more than 60 early learning sites to remain open.
Law puts money back into community college students’ hands
Hawaiʻi students can now keep more of their earned grant money for community college thanks to a new law that revises the Hawaiʻi Promise Program. Initially, based on a student’s financial need, the Hawaiʻi Promise would grant up to the total amount the student needed to fill any gaps to cover tuition. However, if the
5 kid-friendly hikes that let you explore Hawaiʻi’s beauty
A collection of family-friendly hiking trails on Oahu, including Makapuǝu Lighthouse Trail, Mānoa Falls, and others, offers various ways for residents and visitors to explore the natural beauty of the islands.
Journey adds third, final Honolulu show amid ‘unprecedented’ demand
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Journey has added a third and final Honolulu show to its farewell run in Hawaii, giving fans an extra chance to see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band before it closes out its last-ever performances in the islands. Promoter Rick Bartalini Presents said the new...
‘Get used to it’: Honolulu mayor responds to backlash over new Hawaii license, ID...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Change is never easy, and the switch to new Hawaii driver’s licenses and state IDs has not been without backlash. During a press conference Tuesday, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi commented on the criticism over the first update to the cards in 17 years. The changes include...
Food court craze: New items you may have missed at Hawaii Costcos
Hawaii Costco members can enjoy new $6.99 chicken strips and $2.99 seasonal sundaes.
Made in Hawaii Festival to celebrate 32 years with 800+ vendors
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Tickets for the 32nd annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival go on sale Aug. 1, and organizers say this year’s event will be bigger than ever. The festival runs Aug. 20–23 at the Hawaii Convention Center, and features expanded hours, more than 800 vendor booths, a new third-floor experience — with an

















