Why Locals Obsess Over These FLAVOR-PACKED Hawaiian Plates in Honolulu, HI
Tucked just off Seaside Avenue, Heavenly Island Lifestyle has become a favorite comfort spot for locals and savvy visitors who crave fresh, island‑inspired plates. People love that the food feels bright, satisfying, and not too heavy, perfect before or after a beach day. The focus on local ingredients, easygoing...
Doris Duke Theatre to host a week filled with bleak cinema
For the first time, Hawaiʻi will host a tribute to melancholy movies. It's called Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair. The Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art will showcase emotionally challenging cinema from June 25-28. The idea for Bleak Week came from the Los Angeles-based organization American...
New condo Melia and ʻIlima pushes local shops at Ward Centre to relocate
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Ward Centre is closing its doors after more than 40 years and tenants will now have to vacate by the end of the month. While Ward Centre shops are planning to close very soon due to luxury condos being built, one local coffee shop finds a relocation at Ala Moana.
New online tool helps Oahu residents determine disaster risk
Enter your address or drop a pin to see if you’re in a tsunami, flood or dam evacuation zone, and whether your area is at wildfire risk.
Ozawa Challenges Waters’ Honolulu Council Candidacy In Court
Trevor Ozawa formally challenged Honolulu Council Chair Tommy Waters’ candidacy in circuit court on Tuesday, escalating a dispute as the candidates vie to represent Waikīkī, Kaimukī and East Honolulu on the council. In his 52-page complaint, Ozawa says Waters should be deemed ineligible for this year’s...
7 of 14 Oahu beaches tested this weekend failed water quality levels
High levels of bacteria linked to raw sewage are being detected at several Oahu beaches. Testing shows some areas far exceed safe recreational standards, raising health concerns for swimmers. Experts said changing ocean conditions can impact contamination levels.
Jamilee Noga pleads no contest for harassment for her role in December attack on...
Jamilee Noga was sentenced to 2 days in jail for her involvement in the attack on Moanalua High School's Associate Athletics Director Natalie Iwamoto, sparking debate over whether the penalty was enough to deter parents from misbehaving at games.
Florida Couple Gets Approached to Surf in Hawaii. They Almost Didn’t Say Yes: ‘Way...
Trying out new things can be both exciting and intimidating all at once. A couple from Florida was approached by the First Wave Project (@firstwaveproject) in Hawaii to surf for the first time. Reluctant at first, the couple agreed to the spontaneous idea. “We go around to strangers and we ask them if they’ve surfed […
Local brand has ‘bigger and better’ palaka print cooler bags for the summer
One local lunch bag just got cooler. Foodland is dropping new palaka cooler bags on Wednesday, June 17 -- right in time for summer fun!
BWS responds to 16-inch water main break on Farrington Hwy, expect delays
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Board of Water Supply crews have responded to a 16-inch water main break on Farrington Highway in Waianae, near Taco Bell at the bridge past Old Government Rd. While the break is located off the main highway, crews will be occupying the far-right Makaha-bound lane to...

















