Man charged, accused of setting off explosion in Kakaako; police find fireworks
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The man who is accused of starting an explosion in Kakaako after an object was thrown into a building’s driveway is facing multiple criminal charges. Police retrieved fireworks and an unregistered gun during a search warrant. The explosion took place at 3 p.m. on Thursday,...
Her Mission Is to Uplift Hawai‘i’s Black Community
Amy Benson founded Afro Aloha as a multifaceted cultural hub for Black people in Hawaiʻi – sharing their stories and helping them connect. “Blackness is expansive, especially here in Hawaiʻi,” she says. “A lot of people are bicultural and they’re Black and Japanese, Black and Hawaiian, or Black and Filipino… We’re...
Hawaii honors MLK with Waikiki parade and volunteer events
Thousands will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in Waikiki today. Remember to check for government closures across the islands as communities reflect on his mission for equality.
Hawaiʻi Judges Face More Threats. Courts Want Armed Guards To Help
Days before Mark Browning retired as a 1st Circuit Court judge in December 2023, an aggrieved party in a case that had been pending before family court broke into his Kailua home. Browning’s adult son was there at the time and saw the person come through a window. He called...
6 Cities Where Mortgage Payments Are Now Higher Than Rent — by a Lot
Discover the cities where rising home prices and steep borrowing costs have pushed mortgage payments far beyond what most renters pay each month.
This Honolulu Restaurant Feels Like Authentic Japan in Every Bowl
If you crave slurpable comfort and island energy in one steamy bowl, Marugame Udon in Waikiki delivers. Fresh noodles are made before your eyes, then dropped into broths that taste straight out of Japan. The line wraps down Kūhiō Ave., but moves fast thanks to a smooth counter-serve flow. Bring...
Suspect wanted in alleged Ala Moana Beach stabbing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department is searching for the suspect in an apparent stabbing in Ala Moana. On Sunday, shortly before 12:30 a.m., officers were called to a reported assault at Ala Moana Beach Park. According to HPD, the victim, a 42-year-old man, was at the park with...
Second march for the 133rd anniversary of the overthrow
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Those footsteps weigh heavily as people march for something far bigger than themselves. Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp from Mutual Aid Lahui said, “We're gathered here to remember our nation, our past, but also to remind people that we are still here as indigenous people as Kānaka Maoli.”
Dead Whale Turns Waimanalo Into Shark Feeding Frenzy
A dead whale that washed ashore at Waimanalo Beach Park on Saturday morning turned the usually mellow shoreline into a shark hot spot, as lifeguards warned swimmers to stay on the sand while multiple sharks fed close to shore. Honolulu Ocean Safety crews put up shark-warning signs and stepped up patrols while...
Man charged in connection with Kaka’ako explosion; bail set at $250k
Honolulu Police said a 38-year-old man is now facing multiple charges after an explosive device damaged a Kaka'ako building.
