E-motorcyclist dies following collision in Makiki
HONOLULU (Island News) – A man has died from injuries following a collision that occurred in the Makiki area over the weekend. The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office (ME) confirmed that a 45-year-old man, who was the e-motorcyclist in the incident, had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on July 21, 2026.
Vintage Books showcases new menu, hidden speakeasy experience
Tucked away behind a bookstore in the heart of Kaimuki, Vintage Books is a hidden restaurant and speakeasy offering an unforgettable dining experience.
Coco Puff Rush As Liliha Bakery Lands At Waikiki Beach Walk
Liliha Bakery, the decades-old Honolulu institution known for Coco Puffs and butter rolls, has opened its sixth Oʻahu location on the second floor of Waikīkī Beach Walk after a Friday debut that drew early lines for pastries and breakfast plates. The new spot drops the bakery’s full diner menu, from loco moco and fried
Belatti responds to Gov. Green’s criticism
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Lieutenant Governor candidate Della Belatti said she was surprised at Gov. Josh Green’s criticism on Hawaii News Now Spotlight and is trying to clear the air. When questioned about the Lt. Gov. race, Green warmly complimented Derek Kawakami’s performance as Kauai Mayor and said that Belatti’s
First Alert Forecast: Trade wind showers plus watching Hurricane Fausto over the EPac
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Good Tuesday! Keep the umbrella handy into tomorrow morning because we continue to track a slightly wet trade wind pattern over mauka neighborhoods especially for the eastern islands. An area of low-lying moisture is bringing pop up showers, especially to our usual windward and mauka communit
New training tower for Honolulu Fire Department
The Honolulu Fire Department’s training center recently received a new facelift. A blessing for the tower was held this afternoon at Charles H. Thurston Fire Training Center. This multipurpose training tower is designed to mimic any call firefighters may respond to.
Hundreds of Native Hawaiian families on Maui, Oahu awarded $1 land leases
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded residential, agricultural and pastoral lots to almost 500 Native Hawaiians over the weekend on Oahu, with additional awards going to families on Maui. The lots are leased at $1 a year. Karen Nagasako's family on Maui was among those awarded homestead lots in what DHHL offic
‘The worst nightmare’: 6-year-old nearly drowns during lifeguard’s lunch break, attorney says
A 6-year-old boy was hospitalized after nearly drowning at a pool during a Nike Soccer Camp while the lifeguard had stepped away for a lunch break. (Source: WJLA, Jackson Family, OpenMHZ via CNN Newsource)
Subway in Kunia reopens after resolving refrigeration violations
KUNIA, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Subway restaurant in Kunia was authorized to reopen on Tuesday after correcting refrigeration violations the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) discovered during an inspection last week. Subway Kunia, located at 94-535 Kupuohi St. in Waipahu, received a red placard on Friday, July 17,
Honolulu Cut Speed Limits By Schools But Didn’t Change The Signs
For Kris Ohara, the most stressful part of walking her fourth-grade daughter to Alvah Scott Elementary in ʻAiea is crossing the street, where she said drivers often failed to slow down or pay attention. “Many times we almost got run over because a lot of drivers are not heeding...

















