City-owned plantation homes crumbling in Ewa Villages
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Seven city-owned plantation homes are deteriorating in Ewa Villages while the city and state struggle to provide affordable housing. The houses were part of the Ewa plantation renovation project that promised affordable housing in renovated plantation homes. Albert Charlton has been living ne
Homeless Hawaii Teen Overcomes Severe Odds to Graduate High School
WAIANAE, Hawaii — High school graduation is a milestone achievement for any teenager, but for 18-year-old Eric Schultz, walking across the stage to receive his diploma meant overcoming years of housing insecurity and personal hardship. Schultz is one of hundreds of unhoused minors on Oahu. According to local Point in T
No tsunami threat to the state after 6.8 quake strikes northern Chile
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said Monday that there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a strong earthquake off the coast of northern Chile. The magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck at 11:52 a.m. on May 25, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu. Officials emphasized that no action is...
6-year-old recovering after dog attack on North Shore, dog will be euthanized
A 6-year-old girl was attacked by a dog at Off the Wall Beach on Oahu's North Shore, resulting in multiple puncture wounds and sparking outrage in the community, leading to the dog's owner apologizing and agreeing to have the dog euthanized.
New art gallery in Waikiki showcases local artists
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new art gallery and community hub in Waikiki aims to connect residents and visitors with talented artists from across Hawaii. Danielle Rush of Illuminated ART Hawaii joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about the new ART House in the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, featuring curated products f
What’s Cooking: Seafood straight from the source with Thirty Eight
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new restaurant at Pier 38 is offering diners a hook-to-table experience. Thirty Eight chef Binh Ngo joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about sourcing fresh seafood caught by local fishing boats to your plate. He also incorporates produce from local farms. Popular dishes include ahi steak,...
Missing fisherman’s boat found west of Waianae, search for 61-year-old continues
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Coast Guard says a missing fisherman’s boat was found on Sunday, about 18 miles west of Waianae. The Coast Guard is continuing to search for an overdue boater west of Oahu. Officials said a good Samaritan found a partially sunken vessel matching the description of...
Voters Could Add Immigrant Protection Measures For HPD In November
In the wake of state legislation seeking to protect immigrants from overzealous federal crackdowns, a Honolulu charter amendment proposal with similar goals is inching forward at the city’s charter commission. It is intended to shape Honolulu Police Department policy with three broad aims: to protect immigrants from pe
Health Officials Are Perplexed By Hawaiʻi Snorkeling Deaths
The water was colder than Carrie Millan and her husband Dave expected as they waded out into the calm bay near the Nāpali Kai hotel on Maui in June 2024. “Don’t put your fins on beforehand,” Millan teased her husband, “you don’t want to be a duck.”
One California Bánh Mì Shop Just Beat Every Vegan Restaurant in America
The economy might be squeezing people’s wallets right now, but many still love eating out. According to new research from Ondeck, nearly two out of five Americans still dine out at least once a month, while one-third dine out every week. As part of its latest research, Ondeck also...
