Hawaii Creative Media program inspires Hawaii’s future storytellers
Hawaii Creative Media is transforming education by offering students real-world skills in the media industry. At Moanalua High School, students engage in a vibrant media class led by Austin Zavala, where creativity is at the forefront. The program's origins trace back to educators like John Allen III, who developed...
Alicia’s Market serves up comfort-food favorites in Kalihi
KALIHI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Alicia’s Market has been a staple in Kalihi for decades, and serves as the go-to lunch spot for many working and living in the neighborhood. “I’ve been coming to Alicia for the past 30 years already,” said David Howard of Kalihi. “I come and...
All aboard! Skyline rail set to begin service for Kalihi, Honolulu airport and more
October is a big month for Skyline — the city’s rail system opens its second leg from the Aloha Stadium to Middle Street. The 5.2-mile segment will include key employment centers, the airport and Pearl Harbor. The extension will also mean reworking the bus schedules in the urban...
Kapiʻolani Medical Center employees announce strike
The Hawaiʻi Teamsters and Allied Workers, Local 996 announced their represented employees at Kapiʻolani Medical Center will be on strike on Oct. 17 if a contract is not reached.
‘This idea of aloha, she lived it’: Reflecting on Jane Goodall’s legacy
The world lost a giant earlier this month. Longtime primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall died on Oct. 1 at the age of 91. She was on her U.S. speaking tour, part of a tireless outreach schedule she maintained for decades. Goodall regularly spent 300 days out of the year traveling...
Resist resolution to reverse recent gains in Hawaii housing reform
If we want to solve Hawaii’s housing shortage, we need to embrace change. My prime example at the moment is the importance of defending Act 39. State lawmakers enacted this landmark housing reform measure last year with the intent of expanding the use of accessory dwelling units as a way to help ease Hawaii’s housing...
Fire officials are reminding the public about fire safety
A Honolulu police officer was allegedly assaulted in Kapolei Tuesday evening. More than 100 canoe clubs will be making the trek from Molokai to Oahu in the 73rd edition of the Molokai Hoe. New Oahu reality show to premiere on Peacock. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. Stars of Oahu’s newest...
Hawaii faces growing OB-GYN shortage, leaving many women waiting months for care
HONOLULU (Island News) - Across Hawaii, women say finding an OB-GYN is becoming increasingly difficult, with some waiting months for appointments or being told care is only available if they’re pregnant. From Honolulu to Hilo, several clinics are booked far in advance, while others aren’t accepting new patients at...
Family argues helicopter maker is liable in fatal Hawaii crash
HONOLULU (CN) — The Ninth Circuit Wednesday grilled attorneys over whether a decades-old aviation law should shield a helicopter manufacturer from liability when it replaces parts with the same reportedly defective design that caused a fatal crash. The hearing, held at the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson...
Nanakuli building fire classified ‘incendiary’; $700K in damage reported
The initial call came in just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 when flames broke out at a two-story apartment on Helelua Place.

















