Honolulu Forecast Calls for Light Winds and Dry Pattern with Thunder Possible Early Next...
Honolulu residents can expect light winds and a dry weather pattern to persist through tomorrow, with isolated showers mostly affecting the east and southeast slopes during the morning hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Honolulu, a moistening airmass is expected to...
Hawaii health officials warn of elevated levels of volcanic gas
On Hawaii Island, Kilauea has been putting on a show, with 18 episodes of lava fountaining within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. However, along with the spectacular beauty, the Hawaii Department of Health warns that the eruption is producing elevated levels of vog and poor air quality across the state.
Last Call To Pool HawaiianMiles Before This Vanishes
Changes are rapidly unfolding as Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines continue their integration, and time appears to be running out to maximize one of the best travel hacks available for Hawaii flights. A little-known opportunity we reported on previously to combine American Express points with HawaiianMiles and Alaska...
Hawaiʻi will not legalize online sports betting this year
Online sports betting will not be legalized this legislative session. Lawmakers decided to defer the measure Friday afternoon. The bill would have allowed online sports betting and taxed it at a 10% rate. Rep. Daniel Holt, who introduced the bill, explained that the House and Senate could not come to...
Aliʻi Drive Pilot Project to Add Parking Begins May 1
Kailua-Kona HI – A new pilot project aimed at alleviating parking woes in Kailua Village will launch on Thursday, May 1st, transforming a section of Aliʻi Drive into a one-way street. The project seeks to add 46 much-needed free parking stalls between Kailua Pier and Hualālai Road.
Bill aimed at inflation could make shoreline development easier with no public say
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A bill moving to the governor’s desk could allow more development in coastal areas without needing additional environmental reviews and oversight or a public hearing. HB732 has many environmental groups and residents concerned that it could open the door to harmful development. Special Management...
Aloha Friday Weather live from the Iolani Fair
Live from this year's Iolani Fair is tonight's Aloha Friday weather forecast and what to expect for the coming weekend.
State and city agencies steer homeless to housing
HONOLUUL (Island News) -- At 25 weeks pregnant, Camille Mason was living in an encampment on the slopes of Diamond Head. But her home, along with more than 40 others, was cleared out this week by state and city agencies. "They gave us all a warning, but they cleared everybody...
Bill to support tenants displaced by affordable housing loses momentum
Advocates were calling on lawmakers to consider a bill that would have set baseline protections for tenants displaced by the construction of a new affordable housing development. The bill would have affected projects under the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation completed with public funds. Tenants...
Over 100 cleared from Diamond Head during homeless sweep
A major sweep at Diamond Head is clearing dozens of people off the mountainside.
