Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya opens seventh Hawaii location in Windward Mall
KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) – Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya is opening its seventh location in Hawaii in Kaneohe by adding a new spot in Windward Mall. The new restaurant will bring its signature ramen, hearty bowls, and flavorful izakaya dishes on Wednesday, May 13. It will be located near Ninja Sushi and HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, the 2,400-square-foot space will offer seating for approximately...
Low water levels and dam repairs force major access changes to Lake Wilson
Public access to Lake Wilson in Wahiawa is shut down.
Teen Surfers Make Hawaiʻi History In First-Ever State Championship
For the first time in Hawaiʻi’s history, high school surfers had the opportunity to compete with the best of the best and vie for a state championship title across two days of competition. Nearly 180 students participated in Hawaiʻi’s first surfing state championship at Hoʻokipa Beach Park on...
Honolulu budget battle over potential cuts
“It is less transparent, not more transparent… now it’s in one omnibus $41.5 million account with no subcategories."
Kyūdōjo Project Harmful To Park And Surrounding Neighborhood
The proposed development of a kyūdōjo (Japanese archery) facility within Mauʻumae Park at 16th Avenue and Claudine Street has raised serious concerns among residents in the upper portion of Kaimukī. These concerns include disregard for the land’s historical mission as a “nature park,” the loss of...
Kona Low Storm Damage: It Wasn’t Just The North Shore That Was Hit Hard
Storm damage reports collected by the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management show serious destruction from the March Kona low storms on Oʻahu was more widespread than initially thought. At least 260 homes, or 17% of all homes damaged during record rainfall and flooding, were deemed uninhabitable without major repairs,...
Police investigate possible drowning of opihi picker in Kona
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 64-year-old man that occurred on Friday, in Kona. The man has been identified as John Kauhaihao of Kealakekua. At 1:45 p.m. on Friday, Kona patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man who had been...
Investigator dispatched to 2-alarm fire that tore through home in Makakilo
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A fire investigator was called to the scene of a building fire around midnight on Monday in Makakilo. Honolulu firefighters were dispatched to the scene on Palailai St., where the fire caused massive damage to a home. The first unit arrived on scene at 12:21 a.m. to...
Honolulu Forced To Rehire Fired Paramedics After Botched Investigation
Two Honolulu paramedics didn’t think much of taking their official city vehicles home with them in the spring and summer of 2023. There was no rule against it. If a call came in, they figured, they had their phones and radios on them and could quickly respond. What they...
Mother’s Day gift guide: 5 heartfelt gifts that truly matter
Whether you’re planning ahead or still looking for ideas, here are 5 meaningful gifts moms actually want.

















