Shark’s Cove businesses looking for compromise as city is finalizing deal to buy land...
NORTH SHORE, Hawaii (KHON2) — The clock is ticking for eight businesses on the North Shore. The city is close to finalizing a deal to buy the land where the businesses are located, which would force them to move. They are starting a petition to find a compromise. Business is booming at the shops and […]
Fourth of July pet safety: Tips to keep pets calm during fireworks, festivities
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With fireworks displays and backyard celebrations in full swing this weekend, the Hawaiian Humane Society recommends pet owners keep pets indoors. Loud sounds and bright lights can cause stress and anxiety in animals, often triggering a fight-or-flight response. “Pets have such acute senses o
Shake Shack to open in Ala Moana Center in 2027
Shake Shack will open its first location on Oahu in Ala Moana Center in 2027. Shake Shack will replace the former Sugar Factory location in the Hookipa Terrace directly across from Mai Tai's. There is no exact date set on when the restaurant chain will open next year at this time.
Coast Guard rescues 2 men from fishing boat that capsized in waters near Makaha
MAKAHA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Two men were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their fishing boat capsized in the waters off of Makaha on Friday afternoon. The Coast Guard was alerted at 1:58 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, about a 12-foot fishing vessel that capsized offshore on Oahu's West Side.
Man accused of trying to run over police officers in Kalihi is arrested
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man accused of attempting to run over police officers in Kalihi was arrested Friday. According to the Honolulu Police Department, at around 6 p.m., officers observed a man working on a vehicle that was partially blocking the roadway. Officers said as they approached to investigate, the...
Driver arrested after attempting to hit officers in Kalihi
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Honolulu after allegedly driving a vehicle toward officers during an investigation, resulting in a collision with an unmarked police vehicle.
Multiple rescues across Oahu in from the water to the hiking trails
Hawaii officials are warning the community to be careful and responsible during the 4th of July weekend, as there have been multiple rescues across Oahu in the water and on hiking trails, and there is an expectation of lots of fireworks.
Kapiolani Medical Center celebrates birthday of ‘chief canine officer’
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children celebrated their four-legged employee this week. Ruby, the hospital’s beloved Labrador retriever, is the chief canine officer at Kapiolani Medical Center. She turned eight years old. She has been a fulltime hospital facility dog since 2021, wh
Fourth of July traffic advisory: Several road closures in place
Several road closures will be in place throughout the evening for the Fourth of July fireworks show.
Howard’s Business Report: Travel Delays
From Amtrak to airports, transportation managers are watching for travel delays under the heat dome.

















