Seeking the Best Trader Joe’s Snacks: A Mainlander’s Quest
As the weekend approaches, many are gearing up for a trip to the beloved grocery chain, Trader Joe's. A particular mainlander is seeking to win the omiyage (a traditional Japanese gift) contest and is on the hunt for the must-bring items from Trader Joe's. The question posed on social media has sparked a lively...
Planet Fitness Muscles Into Pearlridge, Turning Mall Errands Into Workout Runs
Planet Fitness has officially set up shop at Pearlridge Center in Aiea this week, rolling out a full gym on the mall's movie-theater side and giving central Oʻahu shoppers a convenient place to squeeze in a workout between errands or after a show. The new club adds one more reason for Pearlridge visitors to stick...
Morning Mess On Moanalua: H-201 Crash Near Tripler Cleared After Commute Snarl
All eastbound lanes of the H-201 Moanalua Freeway near the Tripler off-ramp were back open by late Wednesday morning after a motor-vehicle collision that briefly snarled the commute for drivers heading toward downtown Honolulu and nearby medical facilities. According to DOT Hawaiʻi on X, the agency posted at about...
Aloha Kia to ‘Drive Out Hunger,’ offering free Thanksgiving meals to military families
HONOLULU (Island News) – Veterans and military families are welcome to pick up a free Thanksgiving meal during multiple drive-through events across the state!. Aloha Kia dealerships are partnering with local veterans’ organizations to “Drive Out Hunger” by hosting drive-through events happening on Kauai, Hilo, Oahu,...
Young Brothers Wins 25% Rate Hike But Faces Stricter Oversight
The cost of shipping food and other goods between the Hawaiian Islands is about to rocket up more than 25%, sparking dismay among some residents, farmers and business owners. On Monday, the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a rate increase for Young Brothers, the state’s sole neighbor island...
Cheap Eats: The restaurant that’s not really a restaurant, Middle Eats
We're in downtown Honolulu at the Harbor Court, and we're checking out some food from a restaurant that's not really a restaurant.
Waipio murder suspect Clarence Luke heads to court Thursday
Clarence Luke, accused of killing his girlfriend's brother, is set to appear in court this Thursday.
City and County of Honolulu among America’s Dream Employers 2026
An independent survey of U.S. college students and employees across the nation has deemed the City and County of Honolulu one of Forbes' America's Dream Employers 2026, according to a release. The distinction is based on evaluating key factors such as atmosphere and development, salary, reputation, culture, working...
Fix It! Popular Downtown Honolulu Street Crossing Needs To Be More Visible
In the past two months, Honolulu architect Joshua Briggs said he has almost been hit three times by cars and even a city bus, all while crossing King Street’s striped crosswalk between ʻIolani Palace and the King Kamehameha statue. He’s also watched vehicles nearly strike tourists and local...
Wastewater treatment plant exceeds discharge limit into Kailua waters
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) -- The public is advised to avoid the Kailua Bay waters after an excessive amount of wastewater was discharged into the area. A sample was collected on Monday, Nov. 17, in the waters near the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Wastewater Treatment Plant's ocean outfall. The discharge...

















