Waikiki Deploys Tactical Safety Ambassadors to Combat Rising Crime
Waikiki's tourist corridor just got a security upgrade with a new breed of safety patrol designed to tackle the area's persistent crime challenges head-on. The Waikiki Business Improvement District launched its Elevated Safety Ambassador Program last week, marking a tactical evolution from the familiar yellow-shirted...
Woman hospitalized after losing control of motorcycle on H-1 Freeway near Vineyard off-ramp
A 19-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after crashing into a vehicle while riding her motorcycle on the H-1 Freeway eastbound near the Vineyard off-ramp past midnight. The woman apparently lost control of her motorcycle and hit a vehicle. Paramedics transported her to an emergency room in serious condition.
Crews respond to abandoned building fire
KAHALA (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department battled an abandoned building fire on Sunday. The 911 call came in at 3:34 a.m. from 3986 Kaualio Place in Kahala reporting a tree fire. The first unit arrived to find a working fire in the rear of an abandoned, single-story residential structure,...
Late Kalaupapa activist honored with birthday celebration
HONOLULU - Dozens of people gathered this weekend to honor the life of a major figure in Kalaupapa history. Bernard Punikaia would have been 95-years-old on August 29. This is an early birthday party for Punikaia, one of the founders of the nonprofit Ka 'Ohana O Kalaupapa, a group of Hansen's Disease patients who...
Swarm of bees take over a Koko Marina boat giving the vessel buzz on...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A boat in Koko Marina Center attracted a lot of buzz this week when a huge swarm of bees settled in. The experts with “Honey Bee Rescue” removed them Wednesday. They said this sometimes happens when a hive gets too full or when there’s a...
New Chick-fil-A Set to Open on Oahu
HONOLULU — Chick-fil-A is set to open its newest Oahu location in Kapolei on Thursday, Aug. 28. The restaurant, the chain’s fifth in Hawaii, will be located at 890 Kamokila Boulevard, next to Kapolei Consolidated Theaters. It will operate Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Traffic accident & fatality numbers continue concerning trend on Oahu roads approaching Sept.
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Traffic fatalities remain on the rise on Oahu and many feel the numbers are staggering. Over the weekend, a motorist in this area injured on H1 after being sideswiped. According to the Honolulu Police Department, as of Sunday, the number of traffic fatalities this year -...
Honolulu Firefighters stop sixth-floor blaze in Kaneohe
Neighbors helped put out a sixth-floor fire in Kaneohe Saturday night before firefighters and EMS arrived, and luckily no one was hurt.
Lunch Banquet at Natsunoya Tea House
This summer, we had the honor of celebrating an incredible milestone — the 70th wedding anniversary of my in-laws. To mark the occasion, we gathered family for a lunchtime celebration at Natsunoya Tea House, a hidden gem nestled in the hills of Honolulu that’s known for its warm hospitality and beautiful, traditional...
The Stanford Quarterback problem is making a bad team even worse
While Stanford isn't the most talented team, quarterback Ben Gulbranson is the clear weak link holding them back.