Volunteers needed for annual homeless count on Oahu
The Point In Time Count provides a snapshot of the homeless population to help develop policy and apply for funding for housing programs.
YMCA of Honolulu offering new deals for 2026
If you're looking to get your new year's resolution started, there are some great local options, including the YMCA of Honolulu.
Woman, 43, seriously injured in moped incident
A 43-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a moped incident this morning.
Emergency Officials Statewide Prepare for Heavy Rain, Flooding from Kona Low
Emergency management agencies across Hawaiʻi are gearing up for potentially dangerous weather as a Kona low is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and thunderstorms statewide over the next several days.
Firefighters extinguished a morning building fire in Kalihi
Fire crews responded to a residential building fire in Kalihi early Saturday morning.
Judge removes himself from Hawaii Kai murder case
The judge in the Hawaii Kai murder case involving the man accused of killing his mom at her Hawaii Kai home in late December has removed himself from further proceedings. Judge Ronald Johnson filed the order after Auna's appearance in circuit court on Friday, where the defendant told the judge he wanted to represent...
Woman hospitalized following moped accident in Nimitz area
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A woman was hospitalized following a moped accident in the Nimitz area on Saturday morning. The accident happened on Sand Island Parkway in the Nimitz area at about 10:34 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, according to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS). A 43-year-old woman was...
Howard’s Business Report: Fed. Law Enforcement raises approved
OPM said the rate applies to mission-critical law enforcement position, borrowing a term from the world of IT.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Ushers in New Era of Affordable Housing in Honolulu with Kūhiō Park...
Honolulu's commitment to affordable housing took a concrete step forward with the recent groundbreaking of Kūhiō Park Low Rises and Homes development, a project set to provide sustainable and accessible living spaces to residents in need. In a ceremony that underscored the state's efforts to support its communities,...
‘Use Less, Pay Less’ Sewer fee updates take effect, encouraging conservation
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new year means new sewer rates. Sewer rates in Hawaii rose by 6% on Thursday, Jan. 1. Officials with Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services are urging residents to use less water to save on sewer bills. The city is also changing how it calculates bills,...
