Controversial law forcing homeless off streets puts some on path to healing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 72-year-old woman who spent years living on the streets of Chinatown now has her own room at the Leahi Behavioral and Medical Respite center in Kaimuki — one of the first positive outcomes tied to Hawaii’s new MH-3 program. Mary Del Rosario was transported...
Siblings of Peter Boy Kema, state, reach $3.2M settlement
The siblings of Peter Boy Kema reached a $3.2 million settlement with the state following years of legal battles, though the agreement awaits approval from lawmakers and probate court.
This Unassuming Little Local Spot In Hawaii Serves Some Of The Most Beloved Breakfast...
Some of the best meals on Oahu hide behind the plainest doors, and this one sits in a Pearl City strip mall you could drive past a hundred times without a second glance. Order at the counter, pour your own coffee, and settle into one of the few small tables while the kitchen sends out plates piled high with local flavo
Kauai chopper company in deadly crash shuts down amid new lawsuit
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Kauai helicopter tour company involved in a deadly crash back in March has shut down its business as it faces a new lawsuit. Patrick Haskell, 59, and his wife, Margaret Rimmler, 65, were two of the three people killed when a chopper crashed on Kauai’s north shore in March.
Wahiawa smoke shop fined $13k after allegedly refusing state inspections
WAHIAWA, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health has issued two notices of violation and ordered a Wahiawa hemp retailer to pay a total of $13,000 in administrative fines after the business allegedly refused to allow state inspectors into the store. According to the Hawaii Department of Health's...
Mexican Navy training ship in Honolulu on first voyage since 2025 Brooklyn Bridge accident
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An historic Mexican Navy training ship is in Honolulu Harbor for an important visit, nearly 15 months after a fatal accident in New York City. Crowds welcomed the repaired and restored ARM Cuauhtemoc to Hawaii on Friday morning. Known as “Mexico’s Ambassador and Knight of the Seas,”...
Elderly bicyclist dies from injuries over a year after being hit by a car...
NANAKULI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 75-year-old man died from his injuries after he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle in Nanakuli last February. The collision happened at about 7:21 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2025 in the area of Hakimo Road in Nanakuli where a 75-year-old bicyclist was struck by a car, according to the
8-vehicle crash blocks 3 lanes on H-1 West near H1/H2 split
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An eight-vehicle crash blocked three westbound lanes on the H-1 Freeway near the H-1/H-2 split. The crash was reported just before 4 p.m. The Hawaii Department of Transportation said the crash blocked lanes 3, 4 and 5. Both Honolulu police and Emergency Medical Services are responding to...
The 12th annual Hawaiʻi Comedy Festival returns Aug. 14
Honolulu (KHON2) – The Hawaiʻi Comedy Festival is celebrating 12 years of bringing original comedy and local talent to the stage, with this year’s event offering everything from sketches and improv to live music and a special show for the entire family. The festival returns Aug. 14...
Hawaii’s 34th annual Woodshow returns
"People will see a variety of exquisitely made wood pieces that include furniture, sculpture, wood turnings, and so much more."

















