All Our Favorite Soups in Honolulu
An oldie but goodie, Asahi Grill’s oxtail soup is one of its most popular dishes for a reason. It hasn’t changed in taste or quality since I was growing up. Wholesome and infused with hearty oxtail and herbs, it hugs my tongue, while the green onion and cilantro offer bright spots of flavor. Add the ginger for the...
This Unassuming Diner In Hawaii Serves Up The Best Pancakes You’ll Ever Taste
You know that feeling when you take a bite of something so unexpectedly magnificent that your taste buds throw a spontaneous party?. That’s exactly what happens at Moke’s Bread & Breakfast in Kailua, where beneath a humble exterior lies a breakfast experience that will recalibrate your entire understanding of morning...
Community rallies for 6th anniversary of Diamond Head tragedy
HONOLULU (KHON2) — On the six-year anniversary of the Diamond Head tragedy, the community gathered to honor the two Honolulu police officers who were killed in the line of duty. Friends, family and police honored Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama with a remembrance walk around Kapiolani Park on Monday afternoon....
Hawaiian monk seal seen soaking up sunshine in Waikiki
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rocky, the Hawaiian monk seal mother of 15, was seen soaking up the sun in Waikiki on Saturday. She was spotted near the lagoon, next to lifeguard tower 2-C. Experts with the Hawaii Marine Animal Response were on site to make sure onlookers were respectful and kept...
Deputy Sheriffs Are Beefing Up Hawaiʻi Traffic Enforcement
Teams of deputy sheriffs will soon be on the road statewide to help Honolulu and neighbor island police with traffic enforcement after the number of traffic deaths on Hawaiʻi roadways increased again last year. State sheriff’s deputies traditionally do not focus on traffic enforcement, but state Transportation...
No. 15 Michigan rallies late but falls 11–10 to No. 4 Hawaii
For the No. 15 Michigan women’s water polo team, Sunday’s matchup against No. 4 Hawaii was one that got away from it. Despite a furious four-goal surge in the final period, the Wolverines (0-3) were unable to overcome an early deficit, falling 11-10 at the Fresno State Aquatics Center. Against the Rainbow Wahine...
The 5 best cities for an active lifestyle in 2026 — and the 5...
What’s the point of living in a city if you’re spending all day in your car? But some cities don’t make it easy to get outside, exercise, and enjoy nature. WalletHub set out to find the best cities for physical activities. It looked at the 100 most populated cities across a series of factors, focusing on activity...
Power fully restored to thousands in Waikiki, Diamond Head
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Power was fully restored to nearly 2,000 customers in Waikiki Monday. Hawaiian Electric reported the outage at around 10:20 a.m. impacting approximately 1,820 homes and businesses in the Kapahulu, Kapiolani Park, Diamond Head areas. The Honolulu Police Department said the outage impacted...
Hawaiʻi Residents Are Keeping A Keen Eye On Invasive Species
In Hawaiʻi, widely considered the invasive species capital of the world, residents are stepping up to help state officials gain a better sense of the impact of pests such as coqui frogs and coconut rhinoceros beetles. That’s according to the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council, which fielded at least 1,995...
Oahu residents can now pay property taxes with a credit card
With the goal to eventually go cashless, the City and County of Honolulu will now allow residents to pay their property taxes with a major credit card at satellite city halls. Note that paying by credit card will entail a 2.35% processing fee assessed by financial institutions. Residents will begin...

















