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HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) fined a care home operator on Maui and Oahu for leaving seniors under the care of people who were not qualified caregivers. The DOH Office of Health Care Assurance issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) against Chita Madariaga...

WINDWARD OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Waikane Store is a family-owned gem tucked away in a small Windward Oahu town. The mom-and-pop shop is located along Kamehameha Highway, about a mile away from the Waiahole Poi Factory. It’s owned and operated by mother-son duo Nadine and Alden Tokuzato, who work together to...

The Skyline rail system hit a record with over 1,200 weekday rides, highlighting its growing role in easing congestion and unexpected travel disruptions for residents.

The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OahuMPO) is pleased to announce that Councilmember Val Aquino Okimoto has been elected to serve a two-year term as Chair of the Policy Board, and House Representative Darius K. Kila has been elected to serve a two-year term as Vice Chair of the Policy Board. The OahuMPO...

When a restaurant is recognized consistently each year for its breakfast, brunch and business lunch, there’s a solid formula at play. Tangö Contemporary Café has been perfecting that formula for 18 years and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping. With Scandinavian classics like Swedish pancakes with berries and fresh...

You can get a hamburger anywhere, but today we're eating local burgers at Big Island Burger, and the burgers are great.

Farmers markets are seeing a surge in shoppers since the pandemic -- Hawaii residents are looking for products that are fresh, local and possibly cheaper.

EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) -- A road that doesn't always lead drivers home — but straight to a towing company. Jim Lynn, an Ewa Beach resident, said, "It's just an accident waiting to happen. A lot of accidents have happened there." West Loch Drive, a road on Navy...

The Honolulu City Council voted to increase transit fares starting July 1 in an effort to cover the increasing cost of operating the city’s transit system. A monthly pass for adults will rise from $80 to $90 and an annual pass will rise from $880 to $990, while a youth monthly pass will rise from $40 to $45. The...

WAIMANALO, Hawaii (Island News) – One person had to be rescued after an apparent vehicle crash in Waimanalo was reported early Thursday morning, according to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD). The Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) reported that a woman, believed to be in her 40s, was driving the...