Massive whale shark swims near tour boat off Waianae Harbor
A whale shark was spotted swimming near a tour boat off the coast of Waianae Harbor last Friday, giving guests an up-close encounter with one of the ocean's most magnificent creatures.
Oahu job fairs this week connect vets to civilian careers
Military veterans, service members, and military spouses on Oahu have three opportunities this week to connect directly with civilian employers — with job fairs running today through Thursday at Schofield Barracks, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
DEA and FBI conduct drug enforcement operation in Mililani
MILILANI, Hawaii (Island News) – There was heavy law enforcement presence at a property in Mililani on Tuesday morning for an apparent drug enforcement operation. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Los Angeles Field Division, personnel from the DEA’s Honolulu District Office participated in an opera
Spotlight Now: What’s next for Skyline as rail construction reaches town
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu’s rail system is moving into a pivotal new phase — and Spotlight Now is digging into what comes next for Skyline, from construction through town to what riders can expect as service expands. Lori Kahikina, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) executive director and...
Hawaii ballroom dancers earn top honors on national stage
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In competitive ballroom dancing, the goal is to make every movement look effortless. Claire Groom is doing that well enough to rank among the best in her group. Groom said she didn’t initially plan to compete, but that changed as she started placing well. “I said...
Honolulu On Edge As King Tides Collide With 14‑Foot South Shore Surf
Honolulu woke up Tuesday to mostly clear skies, a comfortable 72°F, and easing trade winds, with inland highs near 85°F expected by afternoon. The calm vibe at sunrise, however, masks a more dramatic setup along the shoreline: king tides are lining up with a long‑period south‑southwest swell, boosting the risk of wave
Locals Know Where To Find Hawaii’s Most Unforgettable Prime Rib
Prime rib is one of those dishes that reveals everything about a kitchen in a single slice. Hawaii has a place where locals have been trusting that revelation for years without feeling any particular urge to tell the rest of the world about it. The cut and the preparation matters.
More details revealed in court documents of Kaua‘i murder
Court documents revealed new details in the murder that resulted in a multiple day manhunt on Kaua‘i.
Detectives investigate unattended death in Kalihi
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man outside a Kalihi business Tuesday morning. Just before 7 a.m., District 5 patrol officers found a 68-year-old man deceased on North School Street with apparent injuries, according to the Honolulu Police Department. Homicide
A Humble Hawaii Restaurant Is Serving Food Worth Crossing The Island For
There is a specific kind of restaurant that locals in Hawaii talk about in hushed, protective tones. The kind where they give you the name and the address and then pause and say something like just trust it. This is one of those places. The thing they want you to...

















