Three men hospitalized after car hits tree in Tantalus
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Three men in their 20s were treated for their injuries after a car hit a tree in Tantalus on Wednesday night. The single-vehicle crash happened at about 8:34 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, on Round Top Drive in Honolulu. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) treated a 20-year-old man fo
Kona low prompts warnings over retaining wall stability
Honolulu (KHON2) – Recent Kona Low weather has been a reminder that heavy rain can do more than create flooding and runoff — it can also expose serious structural problems around a home, particularly when it comes to retaining walls. Structural Systems Inc. (SSI) recently visited a Hawaiʻi...
11 Hawaii Pizzerias That Deserve A Place On Your 2026 Pizza Bucket List
Grab a slice and prepare for some seriously fun island flavors!. Hawaii gives pizza its own personality with wood-fired crusts, local ingredients, creative toppings, and plenty of culinary imagination. Some kitchens embrace classic techniques, while others add regional touches that make familiar pies feel fresh and exc
Tali’s Bagels & Schmear is reopening in Honolulu
It’s been two months since Tali’s Bagels & Schmear closed its Ward Centre location, according to business owner Talia Bongolan-Schwartz. While the business’s Kailua store has remained open, the bagel biz is soft opening another Honolulu location in a spot that’s close to Ward Village. Tali’s...
HPD shuts down illegal gambling operation in Kapolei
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police shut down an illegal gambling operation in Kapolei Tuesday afternoon. HPD said officers executed a search warrant around 4:30 p.m. at a game room on Palailai Street. Police recovered 11 gaming machines and more than $9,000 in cash, which were submitted into evidence. A 49-year
Have a backyard? Here’s what you’re not allowed to have in it
Hawaiʻi residents should navigate various state and county regulations regarding the types of animals and plant life they can keep in their backyards.
Cause of Happy Days partial ceiling collapse still up in the air
Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant and parts of Sierra Drive in Kaimuki remain closed following a partial ceiling collapse on Tuesday that sent one woman to the hospital.
New details in Ala Moana area fatal stabbing: Prosecutors
An Oʻahu grand jury indicted Eugene Fulks, 42, for murder in connection to the death of 48-year-old Christopher Claxton.
First Alert Weather: Enjoy this sunny trade wind weather while you can
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The trade winds are back! Enjoy Hawaii’s natural air-conditioning while you can. Today and tomorrow there will be lots of sunshine, winds out of the ENE at 10-15mph, and mainly windward and mauka showers. The trades will weaken to light and variable by late Wednesday and...
Thousands still in the dark over when power will come back on
HONOLULU (Island News) -- For the first time, Hawaiian Electric Company is bringing in a hundred workers from other states to help crews here repair and reconnect thousands of power outages. Meanwhile for those without electricity, frustration is building the longer they wait to get the power back on. Some...

















