Ocean experts say to be extra careful snorkeling after man dies in waters of...
HONOLULU (Island News) -- As summer break comes to an end and Labor Day weekend is approaching, beachgoers will need to take safety precautions before getting into the water. Snorkeling is one of Hawaii's most popular ocean activities. Bringing in hundreds or even thousands of visitors to the islands on any given day.
Waipahu Street Arch Bridge fully reopens following repairs to Kona Low storm damage
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Waipahu Street Arch Bridge has fully reopened following emergency repairs to damages caused by the Kona Low storms in March. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction began critical repairs to the Waipahu Street Arch Bridge in late June in response to i
Oahu resident tests positive for cyclosporiasis with no recent travel
The Hawaii Department of Health is investigating a sixth case of cyclosporiasis after an Oahu resident became sick in late July and reported no recent travel outside Hawaii. Investigators are looking into potential local food and exposure sources, but no suspected contaminated food has been identified.
First Alert Forecast: Tracking potential cyclones which could impact the state
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor several disturbances in the eastern and central Pacific that have potential to develop in the next several days to a week. It is too early to know if the state will be impacted. However, weather models show several disturbances with...
Low-Income Seniors Left Stranded After Lala Floods Building Elevator
As Hurricane Lala slams remote parts of the Hawaiian Islands, its impact is still being felt closer to home. At least one senior housing apartment complex in Honolulu is still without elevator service due to damage from flooding generated by Lala in mid-August, leaving many low-income residents struggling to complete n
Honolulu And Dole Sued By Residents Over Negligence In Kona Low Floods
Twenty North Shore residents on Wednesday sued the City and County of Honolulu and the previous owners of Lake Wilson and the Wahiawā Dam for negligence over flood damage to their homes during the Kona lows in March. The residents, all of whom are homeowners or renters on Haona...
Confusion remains over curb, signs along vital Chinatown loading zone
CHINATOWN (HawaiiNewsNow) - Along a busy Chinatown street, confusion remains over a curb that many businesses and delivery drivers rely on in front of Cindy’s Lei Shoppe on Maunakea Street. At the end of May, the curb was turned into a bus stop with no parking or stopping allowed,...
Waikiki fentanyl overdose cluster triggers urgent warning for young adults
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Law enforcement officials are issuing a second warning in two weeks about fentanyl. The latest alert is directed at young adults, warning that experimenting with drugs can be deadly. This comes amid a recent increase in overdoses on Oahu, with 12 overdose calls made to Emergency Medical...
First Alert Forecast: Calm conditions expected through the weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A stable summertime trade wind pattern will persist through the weekend with moderate to breezy trade winds. A relatively dry pattern is expected over the next few days, with a slight increase of passing showers possible towards the end of the week. The National Hurricane Center (NHC)...
This Hawaii Restaurant Mixes Fresh Island Poke Right At Your Table
There is a moment at this Honolulu restaurant that stops first-time visitors mid-conversation. A bowl arrives at your table, and instead of a finished dish, a server begins assembling it right in front of you, folding fresh fish with seasoning and toppings until the poke is exactly the way you want it.
