Massachusetts Has The Second Least Pet-Friendly City In The U.S.
The WalletHub team looked at everything from the number of veterinarians per capita, the number of dog parks and animal shelters, vet care costs, and more.
Aiea Texaco closing after 60 years
The Aiea Texaco is set to shut down after serving the community for years. Regulars say the gas station on Kamehameha Highway has been more than just a gas station, offering convenience and community. The shutdown is tied to an expired lease with Kamehameha Schools.
Online tool lets users see exactly how the state spends its money
State lawmakers finalized Hawaiʻi’s $20.3 billion budget on May 1, and a new tool is helping residents track where the money goes. The Hawaiʻi Budget Bill Draft Tracker is an interactive data tool launched by the Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice. Kevin Thomas...
Law Week: Divorce and Child Custody
Family law has many aspects and is not necessarily what most people perceive it to be.
Honoring dozens of fallen police officers across the islands
National Police Week is observed from May 11 to May 16 to honor the fallen heroes of Hawai'i, with dozens of officers from the Honolulu Police Department, Maui Police Department, and Hawai'i Police Department being remembered for their sacrifice.
Meet the surf school making waves with Hawaiʻi’s impacted youth
With Hawaiʻi having held its very first high school surfing championship, advocates are already thinking about ways to make the official state sport more accessible to a new generation. One group is dedicated to exactly that. Surfrider Spirit Sessions, which focuses on "catching waves and changing lives," is a...
Honolulu Condo Boss Busted in Alleged $647K HOA Heist
A Honolulu property manager is accused of pulling off a years-in-the-making heist on the very homeowner associations he was supposed to protect, with prosecutors saying more than $647,000 was siphoned away. State officials have identified the defendant as 59-year-old Russell Doane, who allegedly used his position at Hawaiian Properties to funnel association money to a contractor. Doane surrendered on...
Waianae man faces federal charges in connection to violent armed carjacking
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Waianae man is now facing federal charges in connection with a violent carjacking. The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, in partnership with the Honolulu Police Department and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii, announces federal charges against Isaac Hatori, 34, from Waianae, in connection with a violent carjacking involving a...
Gunfire near Waikiki: Teen shot, suspect arrested
An 18-year-old man is in serious condition after a shooting on Kapiolani Boulevard near Waikiki, with one suspect now in custody. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing police apprehend a suspect after a struggle.
Ex-city administrator’s case in Kealoha payoff won’t be dismissed early
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu’s former managing director, who was involved in the illegal payoff of disgraced ex-police chief Louis Kealoha, will not get the deferred prosecution agreement dropped early as requested. In a status conference meeting Tuesday, Roy Amemiya’s attorney, Lyle Hosoda, asked for the charges to be dismissed...
