Honolulu Homeless Headcount Exposes Streets-to-Jail Shuffle
Yesterday, volunteers and outreach teams fanned out across Chinatown, downtown Honolulu and other Oʻahu neighborhoods for the federally mandated Point-in-Time count. Field organizers and outreach workers say the snapshot again laid bare a familiar pattern: people with untreated mental illness or substance-use...
Honolulu police investigating separate overnight shooting, robbery
The Honolulu Police Department is investigating two separate crimes that occurred on the night of Jan. 26, with a robbery occurring on Keʻeaumoku Street and shooting in Hālawa.
Entertainment: Kanye Apology & Wrecking Crew Screening
A packed house at Consolidated Theatres in Kapolei got a special screening of Momoa's new movie 'The Wrecking Crew."
Restroom vandalism plaguing popular Hawaii park, hiking destination
Vandalism continues to plague public restrooms near Diamond Head, forcing repeated closures and leaving residents without reliable access.
Deadly crash on H-1 Freeway
Emergency responders are at the scene of a deadly crash on the H-1 Freeway just before the Kaamilo Street overpass.
Two Brands, One Vision: Inside Summer Shiigi’s Dual Business in Kaimuki
KAIMUKI, Hawaii (Island News) — In a neighborhood known for its walkability, small shops, local makers, and community feel, one storefront is doing double duty. Entrepreneur Summer Shiigi is operating two creative businesses under one roof — blending fashion, retail, and local production in a model that reflects both...
Employee’s retaliatory prosecution suit still alive despite bribery acquittals
HONOLULU (CN) — More than a decade after Laurel Mau was arrested on felony theft charges, a federal judge ruled that her lawsuit accusing Honolulu officials and private actors of retaliatory prosecution can move forward. U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel on Tuesday issued a split decision allowing key portions...
Celebrate the first-ever Hong Kong Festival in Honolulu
The Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a landmark event, the first Honolulu Hong Kong Festival.
Investigators determine cause of Kahala building fire that destroyed dental practice
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department has released new details on the fire at the Kahala office building that destroyed a dental practice last week. HFD has classified the fire on Kilauea Ave. as accidental and confirms it started from an overloaded surge protector. Firefighters determined that the...
New Honolulu bill could end empty affordable homes dilemma
Bill 15 aims to fill affordable homes faster by cutting through red tape and ensuring housing policies benefit local families.
