Hawaiʻi Inmate Charged For Killing His Cellmate At Hālawa Prison
A Hawaiʻi prison inmate has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of his cellmate last year, and the victim’s lawyer is alleging the murder was tied to drug smuggling and gang activity at Hālawa Correctional Facility. Daniel A.K. Smith was indicted May 13 on a...
Police crack down on bikers pulling illegal tricks outside of Makiki bar
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Residents near the Tipsy Pig II Bar & Grill say bikers have been performing dangerous stunts outside of the restaurant and disturbing them late at night. A now deleted video from the Tipsy Pig Instagram shows drivers leave South King street full of smoke, burning out and...
Fourth suspect pleads not guilty in deadly Makaha shooting
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The fourth suspect in a deadly Makaha shooting has pleaded not guilty. Jasper Solberg was 17 years old when he was arrested in May, along with Olsen Burrows-Fonoimoana, 20, Styren Stevens, 19, and Matthew Moon, 20. The four are accused of allegedly opening fire at a home,...
New Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts executive director paints the future
Honolulu has a new government champion for culture and the arts. Jennifer Santos has been on the job for more than a month as head of the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts. She wants to rebrand the department, provide more public access to art and implement career development workshops for artists.
Kabuki, the traditional Japanese form of theater, flourishes at UH Mānoa
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's dance and theater department continued to honor the Japanese art form of kabuki this summer. The department hosted its inaugural two-week intensive training program led by kabuki master Ichikawa Monnosuke VIII. Kabuki is a classical Japanese form of theater that contains dancing,...
The Elevations Bring Vintage Soul to Blue Note Hawai‘i With a Tribute to Sharon...
Honolulu (KHON20 – The Elevations Hawai‘i, are set to light up the stage at Blue Note Hawai‘i on Sunday, August 24, with a heartfelt musical tribute to the late, great Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. Featuring special guest Maria “Songbird” Remos, the night promises to be an electrifying celebration of soul, funk, and...
Crews respond to gas leak near Ala Moana
The suspect wanted in connection with an acid attack in Chinatown has been arrested. A memorial is growing on the squad car of fallen Maui officer Suzanne O. Her older brother thanked the community for their overwhelming support. Motorcyclist critically injured in Waianae crash. Updated: 11 hours ago. |. The...
Firefighters contain brush fire in Kalihi
Crews responded to a gas leak in the Ala Moana area Sunday. The Honolulu Police Department said speed appears to be a factor in a motorcycle crash in Waianae Sunday. Loved ones, community morns fallen Maui police officer. Updated: 11 hours ago. |. A memorial is growing on the squad...
Awiwi Korean Grill and Chicken University with the grinds!
It doesn't matter whether you're craving chicken, Korean BBQ, or ramen; Awiwi Korean Grill and Chicken University is the spot.
State Land Survey Division digitizes old maps
HONOLULU (Island News) -- You’re probably familiar with iMaps or Google Maps. Now, the state is working to do something similar. But instead of helping people get directions, it will help landowners get survey information about any parcel of land. Surveyor Meyer Cummins showed some of the 100,000 maps...
