Man arrested after attempted kidnapping of a woman in Kailua
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Police arrested a man who allegedly attacked a woman while trying to kidnap her in Kailua on Wednesday morning. The domestic incident happened at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Kailua, according to a police report. A 34-year-old woman was attacked by the suspect, a 32-year-old...
Ala Moana Beach Love Triangle Erupts in Late-Night Stabbing
A late-night confrontation at Ala Moana Beach Park left a 42-year-old man with a stab wound and in serious condition early Sunday, according to Honolulu police. Officers were called shortly before 12:30 a.m. to the popular shoreline park after an altercation involving the victim, his girlfriend and another man. The...
Live from the Atherton: Jon Osorio
Author, musician, and University of Hawaii professor Dr. Jonathan Osorio joined us for a night of songs and stories on March 13, 2025. His presentation of "Intimacies: Poetics of a People Beloved" describes the significance of mele, the Hawaiian word for music, to the lives of Hawaiians and to their continuity as a...
Wednesday Weather | Gusty winds and showers today, more rain ahead
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A cold front moving down the island chain this morning is bringing gusty northerly winds and periods of showers, especially near and west of the front. As the day goes on, the front is expected to slow down near Maui County and gradually weaken, which means...
Remote work, extreme weather reshaping urban traffic patterns, report finds
Los Angeles, Honolulu, San Francisco and New York City ranked as the U.S. cities with the highest congestion levels in 2025, according to TomTom’s annual traffic index, released today. Traffic congestion increased globally last year, but the location technology company rates the United States as the least congested...
Living808 Highlights: What’s the Law-Your Rights Amid Increased ICE Activity
Host of “What’s The Law,” Coralie Chun Matayoshi is helping break down what Hawaiʻi residents should know as concerns grow around immigration enforcement activity and reports of increased ICE presence. She says the most important thing people can do right now is understand their rights and stay informed, especially...
Tonkatsu Tamafuji, One of Honolulu’s Hardest-to-Get Reservations, Plans to Expand
Most people yearning for a seat at Tonkatsu Tamafuji on Kapahulu Avenue have to wait three months to get a reservation. Sometimes, if you’re lucky and willing to wait, you can get one of the tables set aside for walk-ins. Well, those waits may soon be over—or at least...
U.S. Army medics conduct jungle medicine training on Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - U.S. Army medics are sharpening their lifesaving skills at Schofield Barracks. They are participating in a two-week jungle medicine training course to gain insight on treating patents in harsh environments. The medics practice things like advanced trauma care, patient transportation, and...
Man, 47, arrested after barricade situation in Kalihi
A 47-year-old man was arrested after a barricade situation on Skyline Drive in Kalihi.
Lopaka & Tanya Kapanui on “Mysteries of Hawaii” and Storytelling
The art of storytelling is within each of us. Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui and his wife Tanya Kapanui have their Oahu-based “Mysteries of Hawaii” walking tours and occasional bus rides to points beyond Honolulu-proper. While some may cozy up to their smart device and scroll through snippets of...
