Honolulu HI

The Queen’s Medical Center in Punchbowl welcomed its first baby born in 2026 just a few hours after midnight. Mom Kristine Miyasato gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Queen’s Hospital located in Downtown Honolulu at 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Her parents, Kristine and Kevyn Yonesaki, have not given her a...

"I would say my New Year's resolution is to lose weight and be healthy."

Outdoor warning sirens across Oʻahu will be tested today at 11:45 a.m. The test is routine.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new survey is revealing how Hawaii residents feel about housing, the military and Skyline rail — and how well the state is handling challenges. Federal cuts in 2025 hurt folks already struggling with high costs of housing, food and insurance, and with a recession expected this year, the...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A sweet crop, cultivated in a rural town in Japan, is being met with sweet success thanks to a joint effort between a local farmer and the town’s mayor and council. Just a few months ago, Shinichi Kimura, 69, was hard at work harvesting what has...

Kalani freshman Stevens Au is known for earning straight A’s, but he says academic perfection isn’t what matters most; instead, he prioritizes making connections and understanding his school work on a deeper level. He explains that building friendships and learning for himself are what keep him motivated. “It’s...

The Hawaiʻi Bowl reached 2.7 million viewers nationwide, marking the event's most-watched game in more than a decade.

At least seven people were hurt with suspected fireworks injuries in five separate incidents on Oʻahu this New Year's Eve. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services transported six patients in serious condition to various hospitals. EMS believed they were injured by illegal fireworks due to the nature of their injuries....

WAIANAE (HawaiiNewsNow) - A modular home project in Waianae could provide an affordable housing solution for Hawaii families struggling with high costs. The Plugin House is one of several modular homes being installed at a homeless village, but Honolulu City Council member Andria Tupola hopes these will be more...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Law enforcement agencies across Hawaiʻi said this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks patrol marked a major step forward, with prevention efforts and strong community cooperation leading to a noticeably quieter night. Officials from the Honolulu Police Department and the Department of Law...