Hawai‘i Community College Day showcases diverse programs, classic cars during annual event
Hundreds of students, families, and community members filled Hawai‘i Community College‘s Manono campus on April 25 for a high-energy event featuring classic cars, live demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities across campus. Activity on campus was nonstop for the annual Hawai‘i Community College Day, and this year’s event was an...
Takai rallies to capture state title and helps Punahou 3-peat
A year ago, Alexa Takai saw her dream of winning the girls golf individual state title as a freshman crumble in the final round. This time, the Punahou sophomore rallied from a four-stroke deficit, carding a 4-under par 68 on Wednesday to capture the title at the David Ishii/HHSAA Girls Golf State Championships at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course.
Howard’s Business Report: Oahu single-family home and condo sales down in April
The Honolulu Board of Realtors says median prices for single-family homes dropped 4.6 percent from last year, while condo sales dropped by 3.8 percent.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 16 Poke Fest
Frolic’s 9th Annual Poke Fest is going to be so ‘ono—not only are veteran poke shops and newcomers vying for the fan favorite King of Poke Fest vote, competition fever has spread to exciting non-poke specialists who are also creating new poke dishes. All this takes place at the island’s biggest poke celebration next Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 8 p.m...
Woman hospitalized after rollover crash in Mapunapuna
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A 39-year-old woman was hospitalized for her injuries following a rollover crash in Mapunapuna on Thursday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-car collision in the area of Puuloa Road and Mapunapuna Place around 3:41 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The accident ended with one of the cars rolling over.
‘No one can compare’: Remembering the life, legacy of Colleen Hanabusa
Community members gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of longtime public servant Colleen Wakako Hanabusa.
Hawaii wins Big West Tournament Opener, advances to Semifinal Game
The Hawaii Softball team hit the field on Thursday for their first game of the Big West Conference Tournament. Hawaii had a first round bye after they earned the 2nd-seed in the tournament. The Rainbow Wahine faced off against UC Santa Barbara. UH jumped out in the first inning from a Millie Fidge RBI. In […]
Billy V Live: Mele Apana on Mother’s Day and her musical debut
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Billy V unites with his former radio co-host and longtime friend Mele Apana to talk about her 17th annual Mother’s Day Spectacular in Waikiki. The show will feature performances by a variety of local musicians such as Lim Ohana, Hawaiian Style Band, Ho’onu’a, Hi’ikua, Ka La Onohi Mai O Ha’eha’e and Ke Kai O Kahiki; and the program will be posted...
Aiea caregiver fined for reportedly leaving clients unattended
AIEA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA) issued an administrative penalty against a community care foster family home operator after they reportedly left clients unattended. Loreen Troxel was fined a $500 administrative penalty following enforcement action for serious and...
A Surfer Succumbed to Injuries Weeks After Incident on Oahu
According to Hawaii News Now, a 70-year-old man died two weeks after he was pulled from the water by lifeguards at Waikiki on the island of Oahu. The man was found unresponsive near his surfboard 100 yards offshore at the wave “Canoes” on April 22, where first responders administered first aid. He was then taken to the ICU and passed away on...
