What Makes Hawaiʻi Unique? The Answer Can Be Surprisingly Poetic
The smoke stack of an old sugar mill. The shriek of an invasive but colorful bird. The rumble of an earthquake triggered by Pele’s movement. The distinguishing characteristics of our communities aren’t always big — or even particularly beautiful — but when residents are asked to describe what makes their neighborhood...
The Haunted Hawaii Trail That Whispers Beneath The Waterfall
If you love a lush jungle walk that feels straight out of a movie, Manoa Falls Trail in Honolulu is calling your name. The path climbs gently through emerald forest toward a 150-foot waterfall that sends a silvery veil into a rocky pool. Mist cools your face while bamboo clicks...
Thousands attend the Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving luncheon in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- It was eight-year-old Jayden Chonman's first time at the Salvation Army's Thanksgiving luncheon at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. "I'm so glad that I came here today so I can enjoy," he said. "And we can eat lunch and we can celebrate together." He came with...
IHS feeds Oahu’s homeless with Thanksgiving meals prepared by Hilton Hawaiian Village chefs
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Institute for Human Services (IHS) helped to feed the local homeless population this Thanksgiving through donations and with help from Hilton Hawaiian Village chefs to prepare meals. As the holidays can be an emotionally difficult time of year for many, especially for those experiencing...
Firefighters take out condo fire in Nuuanu
NUUANU, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) fully extinguished a fire at a condominium in Nuuanu on Thursday evening. HFD received a 911 call about a fire on S. Judd Street in Nuuanu at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27. When firefighters arrived at the scene, smoke was seen coming from a...
Volunteers pack over 600 Thanksgiving ‘Meals on Wheels’ for seniors across Oahu
Lanakila Pacific's “Meals on Wheels” Thanksgiving meal service included roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies, and pumpkin crunch.
Suspect in Kalihi shooting charged with attempted murder
A man arrested on suspicion of an attempted murder on North King Street in Kalihi on Nov. 23 has been charged with multiple crimes.
Motorcycle crash closes Pali Highway Kailua-bound near tunnels
According to Emergency Medical Services, the crash involved a 43-year-old male motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet.
Man, 60, arrested for alleged assault on HPD officer
A 60-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Honolulu Police Department officer in Waikīkī on the morning of Nov. 27.
Kakaako Wine simplifies holiday gifting with premium selections and free same-day delivery across Oahu
KakaakoWine.com makes gifting easy with premium wines, spirits and gift baskets, plus fast, free Oahu delivery for holidays or any celebration!
