Best bites: Local food scene shines on James Beard Awards 2026 Semifinalists list
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists, shining a spotlight on Hawaiʻi's unique and flavorful food scene.
Two burglary suspects wanted after allegedly breaking glass door
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Police are searching for two men after they allegedly broke into an Aiea home and shattered the glass door. The Honolulu Police Department said Thursday that the men removed property from the home without permission on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at around 8:48 a.m. One suspect was described...
Honolulu Parents Hit With A+ After-School Fee Jump To $240
Honolulu families who rely on the A+ After-School Plus program are being told to brace for higher bills. The Hawaii Department of Education is raising the monthly fee from $200 to $240 starting Aug. 1, 2026, a $40 increase that the department says is needed to handle rising operating costs and boost pay so it can...
Man arrested on suspicion of killing man found dead in Chinatown
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Honolulu police arrested a man who is suspected of killing a man who was found dead on Wednesday in a Chinatown parking lot. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) received a report of an unresponsive man who was found in an open parking lot in front of 1188 Maunakea St. in Chinatown on...
HPD requires permits for video amusement devices to fight illegal gambling
HONOLULU (Island News) – In an effort to combat illegal gambling, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Narcotics/Vice Division announced that permits to operate video amusement devices, such as arcade machines or video gambling terminals, are now available on the department’s website. Illegal gambling ring busted in...
Honolulu traffic is some of the worst in the country, but improvements are on...
According to a recent study done by TomTom Traffic Index, Honolulu ranks third in the country for the worst traffic.
Hawaii-born actor celebrates Academy Award nomination
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaii-born actor is celebrating his first-ever Academy Award nomination. Saint Louis School graduate Lachlan Taʻimua Hannemann, who goes by Taʻimua, stars as Mr. James Dickley in the satirical short film, “Jane Austen’s Period Drama.”. The comedy is nominated for Best Live Action...
Kala Desoto Wins Da Hui Backdoor Shootout as Organizers Alter Event Format
Like the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout has weather-dependent standards to meet its prestigious legacy. But unlike The Eddie, this beloved local event has the freedom to improvise and shape-shift on the fly if the waves don’t arrive. As the surf world collectively celebrates...
Key Fitness Hawaii brings mobile wellness to the 808
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Key Fitness Hawaii is redefining how the islands stay active through personalized, functional fitness and its innovative mobile gym, FitTruk. Founded by Ky Vuong, a refugee-turned-entrepreneur, the company empowers people ages 8 to 80 to move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. By...
Aloha Authentic – School Street
HONOLULU (KHON2) – From the ahupuaʻa of Kalihi to the ahupuaʻa of Honolulu, which all lie within the moku of Kona here on Oʻahu, stands one of the first officially named roadways on the islands. We are speaking of School Street. Originally named School Lane on August 30, 1850, School Street was the path that led to...
