Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
For the first time in 20 years since national news outlet CNBC has ranked America’s top states for business, Hawai‘i came in dead last. The Aloha State finished 50th in terms of infrastructure and cost of doing business. It also landed among the worst for its workforce, business friendliness, access to capital, cost of
Kūpuna Are Aging Into Homelessness But Hawaiʻi Is Funding Less Prevention
When Father Claude DuTeil started handing out peanut butter sandwiches to his unsheltered neighbors in Chinatown in 1978, he was 58 years old. This month, IHS celebrates our founder’s legacy on the anniversary of that first act of care, with a day of service at two of our shelters this year.
Man indicted on murder charge after victim dies from alleged Waikiki brick attack
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- The man accused of beating a man with a brick at a Waikiki bus stop in September was indicted on Friday for a murder charge, after the victim died from his injuries in May. The suspect, Cody Lucas, was indicted on Friday, July 17, for...
Subway in Kunia ordered to close after health inspection finds refrigeration violations
KUNIA, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has ordered a Subway restaurant in Kunia to close on Friday after inspectors found multiple refrigeration units were not keeping food at safe temperatures. Subway Kunia, located at 94-535 Kupuohi St. in Waipahu, received a red placard on Friday,...
Ballet Hawaiʻi Marks 50 Years, Next Generation Prepares to Take the Stage
Executive Director Richard Vida, choreographer and faculty member David Weaver, and Ballet performer Charli Ahlgren-Folkert joined us on HNN'S Sunrise Weekends.
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on H-1 West near Kalaeloa off-ramp
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A motorcyclist was critically injured after a crash that prompted the closure of the H-1 Freeway West at the Kalaeloa off-ramp on Saturday. The crash happened at around 1:45 p.m. Saturday, closing the freeway for several hours. Honolulu police and Emergency Medical Services are on scene. EMS.
2,000-plus expected to gather for 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention on Oʻahu
A full week of Native Hawaiian culture, conversation, music and community begins July 20 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, with the 25th annual Native Hawaiian Convention, with 2,000-plus people expected to gather. The convention is July 20-22 and will be immediately followed by Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Co
Māʻili crash leaves moped rider in critical condition
A 41-year-old moped rider was critically injured Friday night following a crash with a vehicle on Farrington Highway in Māʻili.
First Alert Forecast: Good trade wind weather today
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Trade winds will stick around through the weekend and start to calm down a little bit early next week. Right now, there’s moisture that rode in with the trade winds; so the windward sides of the Hawaii Island and Maui got more rain overnight. But don’t worry—by later today and into tomorrow,
Lane closed as crews repair 16-inch water main break in East Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 16-inch water main break is prompting lane closures along Kalanianaole Highway Saturday. The break was reported around 3:45 a.m. near the intersection of Kalanianaole Highway and Moomuku Place in the westbound direction. The Board of Water Supply said two lanes were initially closed. As of
