What’s Cooking: Hawaii Food & Wine Festival tickets on sale now
The 16th annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival spotlights “Traditions & Heritage,” Oct. 16–Nov. 8 on 3 islands, with nearly 100 chefs.
Kukakuka with Naka: Kona Shaken After 6.0 Earthquake
Kona residents are still shaken after a 6.0 quake near Honaunau—people across the island swapping “where were you?” stories; no tsunami.
Hawaii’s Chalei Reid holds ‘Reid to Achieve’ Volleyball Clinic
Current Hawaii Rainbow Wahine and former Kahuku standout Chalei Reid, was busy on the North Shore on Saturday as she held her 1st ever Reid to Achieve Volleyball Clinic. “I was able to host a clinic here at Kahuku High School, and, as well as have a book drive to be able to get back, […]
WATCH: 6.0 magnitude earthquake impacts residents across the islands
Residents were surprised by a 6.0 earthquake that rocked the islands on May 22. People took to social media to post videos sharing their experience when the earthquake hit.
An illuminating new tool against Hawaii’s coqui frogs
Michael Shiroma has developed a new technique to spot coqui frogs at night using a UV flashlight, which has allowed him to capture over 1,800 frogs since February 2026 and has been praised by the State Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
Oahu sees rise in family homelessness despite overall drop in unsheltered population
The number of people living on Oahu streets dropped about 20 percent from 2024, but homelessness among families and children increased sharply.
Despite the odds, homeless Waianae teen gets his high school diploma
WAIANAE (HawaiiNewsNow) - Graduating from high school is a big achievement. Eric Schultz had to overcome bigger challenges that most students don’t face. “I was so grateful to just walk to the stage and grab my diploma,” he said after Friday night’s graduation ceremony at Waianae High School. “I was gonna cry, but I ju
Man accused of ramming stolen truck into police vehicles appears in court
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man accused of ramming a stolen pickup into police vehicles in Kalaeloa appeared in court Friday. Dane Na Hoo Ikaika O Kalalea Lemes-Keller, 34, was charged Thursday with assault on a law enforcement officer, second-degree assault, unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, criminal prope
Japanese company seeks first permit to import liquefied natural gas to Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Japanese energy company JERA has applied for a federal permit to build an offshore terminal for liquid natural gas on Oahu. The application is the first step toward approval of a $1.5 billion power plant that could provide nearly half of the island’s electricity. But the...
Celebrity chef Katie Chin returns to Honolulu with heartfelt one-woman show
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Celebrity chef Katie Chin is returning to Honolulu next month to perform a revamp of her heartfelt one-woman show “Holy Shiitake: A Wok Star is Born,” which blends food, family and finding your voice. The show will run at the Manoa Valley Theatre on Wednesday,...
