UH athletics director breaks down broadcast deal
UH Athletic Director Matt Elliott joins us live here on Sunrise. We are thrilled to announce Hawaii News Now will be broadcasting UH sports.
Kapolei High seniors take part in audio project leading up to graduation
High school graduations are special experiences anywhere, but especially in Hawaiʻi. This year, HPR worked with Kapolei High School seniors on a project as they were preparing for graduation. It's the brainchild of DW Gibson, a former producer on HPR's The Conversation, who's now executive producer of podcasts and...
Rail construction to bring major disruptions to Kakaako
Construction on Honolulu's rail project is moving into Kakaako, causing major disruptions to the area and businesses, with the work expected to last through 2029.
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Honolulu Council Passes Budget Mayor Vows To Veto
The Honolulu City Council passed a $4 billion operating budget on Wednesday, eliciting a promise from Mayor Rick Blangiardi that he would line-item veto a part of the budget that guts the city’s economic revitalization office. “This is nonsensical,” the mayor said in his office after the vote, “and...
Full closure scheduled for H-1 Freeway at this section: HDOT
Drivers should prepare for traffic and alternative routes along H-1 Freeway this weekend. The freeway will be fully closed between the Middle Street merge and Likelike Highway off-ramp from 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 to 8 a.m. the next day.
Cromwell’s Beach shark attack survivor continues recovery
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Veteran Oahu surfer Koa Smith is recovering after a shark attack off Oahu’s South Shore left him with serious injuries to both legs. Smith, 38, was surfing at Kaikoos on Saturday morning when he said he felt something grabbed him from behind. “It really did feel...
Tiu Talented: the Ginny Tiu Story
HONOLULU (Island News) – Musical child prodigy Ginny Tiu, known for her lifelong dedication to piano, now focuses her efforts on giving back to the community through her work with the Hawaiian Humane Society. Tiu’s story has been captured in a documentary by award-winning journalist and KITV alum Rick...
Homeless residents say teens targeting them at Windward Oahu park
There are reports of teens causing trouble at a windward Oahu park. Some youth use Kahalu'u Park for sports, but a few homeless residents say other youth use the park for target practice - on them. "I seen the guy with that gun, he was like, shooting, shooting, across the...
Ducks flex their recruiting muscle in grabbing top linebacker from Hawaii
Toa Satele, the 6-3, 200 linebacker from Mililani High School was so impressed with his Oregon official visit that he committed right after, turning down visits to California, Notre Dame and Texas. He eliminated USC back in May.
