Key Hawaii agencies discuss plans to prevent another New Year’s tragedy | Safe 2026
Key Hawaii agencies band together to prevent another New Year's tragedy.
City attorney declares fatal HPD shooting of man justified
The Honolulu Office of the Prosecuting Attorney announced on Dec. 1 that the fatal officer-involved shooting of a man in June was justified.
Passenger hurt after falling out of vehicle in Windward Oahu
AHUIMANU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Police are investigating after a man suffered serious injuries from falling out of a moving vehicle. The incident occurred Wednesday at 8 a.m. on Ahuimanu Road. According to the Honolulu Police Department, a 35-year-old female driver was exiting a driveway while the passenger side door was...
Assault on Moanalua High School athletic director draws anger from community
MOANALUA, Hawaii (Island News) -- An off-duty 350-pound corrections officer was seen punching Moanalua High School associate athletic director Natalie Iwamoto in the face, knocking her to the ground where she remained for more than 10 minutes. "It's appalling," said Keith Hayashi "It's horrific, you know, these kinds...
Wahiawa residents rattled by ‘annoying’ alarm at elementary school
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Residents of the quaint and quiet Hidden Valley Estates were seen unwinding in the afternoon hours on Monday. Some were heading out for evening strolls, while children rode bikes to and from the neighboring Iliahi Elementary School, whose campus also appeared calm with its students...
Honolulu’s high living costs prompt HPD staffing report
Councilmember Andria Tupola is addressing HPD staffing challenges with innovative incentives like housing stipends and referral bonuses.
O‘ahu’s Best New Restaurants of 2025
From among the dozens of new restaurants Frolic covers each year—and the dozens more our team checks out—only a few will emerge at year’s end as the best. These are our individual picks, sent to me in secret with instructions not to discuss choices with anyone else. They are the best not for reasons of price or...
New Ko Olina EMS station aims to help response times for West Oahu
A new Honolulu Emergency Medical Services station is now open in Ko Olina, and officials said it will be a huge benefit for the West Oahu Community.
15 Of The Coolest Christmas Light Displays Across The US (2025)
Every year massive Christmas light displays appear across the country. From municipal-led events to neighborhood traditions, these are all worth seeing.
JINYA Ramen Bar in Ward Village to close in February
HONOLULU (Island News) -- JINYA Ramen Bar located in Ward Village will be closing in early February resulting in the loss of dozens of jobs. JINYA Ramen Bar, a franchise of Japanese restaurant that serves ramen and sushi, will shutter its doors on Feb. 9, 2026, according to a notice letter from the state Department...

















