This Hawaii Plate Lunch Joint Keeps It Classic – And That’s Exactly Why Regulars...
There is a reason locals keep circling back to Rainbow Drive-In in Honolulu. The menu stays humble, the prices stay friendly, and the comfort hits right when you need it. You order at the counter, grab a seat outside, and let that island breeze make everything taste even better. If you want the classic plate lunch...
20-year-old Hilo man dies in single-vehicle crash on Mahiai Street
A 20-year-old Hilo man died Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Mahiai St., marking Hawaii Island's first traffic fatality of 2026.
Episode 40 dazzles at Kīlauea summit marking first eruption of 2026
After a break in eruptions at Kīlauea since the start of the year, the first fountaining of 2026 burned brightly the morning of Jan. 12. The United States Geological Survey reported episode 40 of fiery lava fountaining began in Halemaʻumaʻu at 8:22 a.m.
Hawaii’s Erickson hits game-winner as ‘Bows defeat UC Irvine
It was a matchup between the top two teams in the Big West Conference on Saturday, as Hawaii hosted UC Irvine. The ‘Bows sat in second in the Big West at 3-1 while UC Irvine came into the game 5-0 and in first. Both teams pride themselves on toughness and it showed in Manoa as […]
Look at the Lege: Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In this Sunrise series, Annalisa Burgos sits down with state lawmakers to discuss their priorities for this legislative session and issues affecting their districts. In part 1 of this episode, state Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto, who represents downtown Honolulu, Kakaako and Ala Moana, talks about...
Box Jellyfish advisory issued after multiple people stung in Waikiki
A Box Jellyfish Advisory has been issued after four people were stung in the Waikiki area on Sunday morning.
Waimalu Water Main Blowout Near Pearlridge Leaves Homes Dry And Traffic Jammed
A broken 12-inch water pipe in Waimalu caused problems on Saturday for people near Pearlridge. Water pressure dropped or stopped for some homes, and traffic slowed as crews closed one lane near Kaonohi Street and Moanalua Road to make repairs. The Board of Water Supply brought in water trucks for residents and asked...
Honolulu Airport Blackout Brings Late-Night Chaos To Ticket Counters And TSA Lines
Sunday night travelers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport suddenly found themselves in the dark when a power outage cut electricity to ticket counters, TSA screening lanes and baggage-handling systems. For roughly three hours, crews scrambled to restore power and bring key airport systems back online....
What’s Cooking: 30+ years of Korean Food in Waikiki with ME BBQ
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Imagine if you had worked hard to build up your family business for 30+ years, only to have another restaurant move into your space and use a similar name, confusing your regular customers. The owners of Waikiki Korean eatery ME BBQ say that’s what happened to them....
Waikīkī Roosters Remain At Large, For Now
A large, fenced-in vacant lot just off the Ala Wai has provided prime real estate for a family of chickens looking to live the Waikīkī life. Featured originally in a Fix It! story last July, residents didn’t much appreciate the roosters as new neighbors. Now, almost six...
