Honolulu police say about 100 illegal game rooms could be removed by year’s end
The Honolulu Police Department is touting its more “aggressive" approach to illegal game rooms on Oʻahu, saying it's on pace to reduce the game room operations by around 100 by the end of the year. HPD estimated about 150 to 160 operational game rooms in 2024, but said...
Man dies in Ewa Beach collision; another taken in critical
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) – A major collision in the Ewa Beach area resulted in one fatality on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 5:42 a.m. on the Fort Weaver Road southbound lanes before Renton Road. It was reported that a 37-year-old driver and his passengers, an...
‘Healing Through Art & Poetry’ event to support cancer survivors
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - International artist and cancer survivor Leni Acosta Knight is an example of the power of art to heal and she shares those benefits with others through art therapy. She’s a staunch advocate for survivors of cancer, domestic violence and human trafficking and is hosting a fundraiser event...
HFD rescues sailboat off of Waikiki
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department said it rescued three people on a 28-foot sailboat Saturday. The call came at about 3:54 p.m. for a sailboat that had encountered steering issues and was adrift offshore of Waikiki. HFD responded to the scene at around 4:04 p.m. and instructed the...
Fix It! Kapālama Hale Parking Has Lots Of Signs But Little Direction
Wedged in between a bustling Costco gas station and Kapālama Hale, a city-owned parking lot is heavily used by visitors to the driver’s licensing center and a satellite City Hall. The lot at 925 Dillingham Ave., entered via Alakawa Street, has 181 stalls with 92 assigned to staff,...
Monday to bring uptick in windward showers
HONOLULU (KHON2) – Trade winds will remain in the moderate to locally breezy range on Sunday as high pressure holds far northeast of the state, and somewhat dry conditions will prevail as precipitable water values fall below seasonal normal. Expect modest showers to be confined to windward areas, and with the...
Bookworms enjoy fun finds at popular local book sale
The beloved Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi book sale opened its doors to bookworms on July 12, with over 125,000 books to peruse, the organization said.
First Alert Forecast: Less breezy with more passing showers on the horizon
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Trade winds will become less breezy for the rest of the weekend as high pressure far to the northeast of the islands drifts further away. A disturbance just north of the islands will enhance incoming showers for windward and mauka areas, especially on Kauai. We also have a First Alert for...
Fatal moped collision occurs in Waimanalo; driver arrested for DUI and homicide
WAIMANALO, Hawaii (Island News) – A moped collision occurred in the Waimanalo area and resulted in one fatality on Friday, July 11, 2025. The collision occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. along Kalanianaole Hwy and Bell St. and involved a moped. It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department, Traffic...
Man arrested following overnight Wahiawa barricade
A barricade situation in Wahiawa came to an end shortly after 10 a.m. on July 13, following an approximately 10-hour standoff between the suspect and Honolulu police.