Neal Milner: 3 Big Public Projects That Should Make You Mad
Three for three: A trio of big government projects, the stadium, the rail and school air conditioning, are all delayed again. The stadium postponement is understandable, kind-of sort-of, compared to the other two. There are basically two questions about a delay. The most obvious, the one that gets all of...
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: August 29 – August 31
HONOLULU (Island News) – Not ready for August to end? Well check out what’s happening on Oahu during this last weekend of the month!. Free Parking Flea Market - August 29, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Looking for something vintage to add to your closet? Check out Free...
Hawaiʻi Taco Bells bring back classics for Y2K menu
Y2K nostalgia is everywhere. Fashion is bringing chunky heels and baby-blue eyeshadow while old-school hairstyles using butterfly clips and flip-phones are trending.
Swimmer taken in critical after being found unresponsive at Hanauma Bay
HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) – Ocean Safety and the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to an unresponsive swimmer at Hanauma Bay on Thursday afternoon. According to Ocean Safety, at approximately 1:23 p.m. lifeguards rescued an unresponsive swimmer believed to be 71-years-old, who was found a few...
Recent safety enhancements and current needs remain large focus after fireworks tragedy
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Approaching September, local officials continue working on enhancing community safety. Preventing future fireworks disasters is among the largest priorities. At a town hall meeting on Wednesday at Stevenson Middle School, Honolulu City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam stated, "This meeting...
Mayor and city officials hold a press conference to discuss pedestrian safety
Mayor Blangiardi gathered with city and public safety officials for a press conference today on pedestrian safety.
As keiki head back to school, city leaders urge safety on the roads
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - City leaders are grappling with a rise in traffic deaths. Now with students back in school, they have a message for drivers. At a joint news conference Thursday afternoon, they shared an urgent plea to drivers to slow down, reminding everyone that safety is a shared responsibility between...
Skull believed to be iwi kupuna discovered in sand dunes at Pokai Bay
WAIANAE (HawaiiNewsNow) - Someone digging in the sand dunes at Pokai Bay Thursday uncovered a skull believed to be iwi kupuna. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources responded, along with members of the nonprofit Koa Ike Foundation. The organization, dedicated to preserving and teaching cultural history...
Dropped the ball: Aloha Stadium renovation plans see delays
"We understand all documents have been finalized and are with all parties right now and are under administrative review. We're focused on that win, that we've hit that milestone."
Woman seriously injured after being hit by vehicle on mobility scooter
HONOLULU (Island News) – A woman on a mobility scooter was taken to the hospital after an apparent crash occurred as she was crossing the street on Queen St. and South St. The incident was reported on Thursday afternoon around 12:30 p.m. when the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene to...
