Sherbet master Neale Asato shares his path to becoming a James Beard finalist
Hawaiʻi has one finalist in the James Beard Awards nominations this year — the sherbet king himself, Neale Asato. Out of nine local chefs selected for the semifinal round, Asato, who was nominated for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, was the only one to make it past the semifinals.
Hawai‘i bucks national increasing trend for gas prices with decrease at pump during past...
A GasBuddy survey of 214 stations in Honolulu found average gasoline prices in and around the Hawai‘i capital decreased 6.7 cents per gallon during the past week, averaging $5.55 per gallon as of Monday, April 27. Meanwhile, prices shortly after 8 a.m. Monday at Hilo and other Big Island...
Dept. of Corrections employee pleads not guilty to theft, fraud
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Department of Corrections employee who has been charged with fraud and theft pleaded not guilty in court Monday morning during her arraignment. Julianne Kaniaupio is accused of using her position to steal a credit card from the out-processing paperwork of an inmate at Halawa Correctional Facility who was set to be release.
Polynesian Voyaging Society and Kamehameha Schools complete cultural exchange in Taiwan
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Ahead of the arrival of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia in Taiwan, a delegation from the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) and Kamehameha Schools (KS) recently concluded a 10-day cultural exchange and visit across Taiwan. The delegation included PVS CEO Nainoa Thompson and younger generation voyagers, KS...
Hawaii teen named Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ National League Cadet of the Year
Petty Officer Henry Horgan, of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps at Pearl Harbor, was named National League Cadet of the Year last month.
Hawaiʻi Drivers Say Uber AI is Shortchanging Them
A few years ago, being an Uber driver was a decent way to make a living, Joseph Awaa said. Driver pay had started to inch up after dropping during Covid, a trip from the airport to Waikīkī would pay him maybe $24, and he could make $800 or more a week pretty easily.
66-year-old woman dies after snorkeling incident at Hanauma Bay
Lifeguards located her about 10 feet from shore in front of Tower 3C and quickly brought her to land.
First Alert Forecast: Sunshine and trade winds today
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Trade wind weather continues for your final day of the blowing through next week. Meanwhile, a couple of weaker “disturbances” in the atmosphere pass over: one today, another Monday, strengthening into a larger system by Tuesday. That means more clouds and more showers overall, lasting into the end of next week.
Campbell KOs Kapolei to claim OIA Division I title
Dalexy Sanchez belted two home runs as Campbell routed Kapolei 19-1 in five innings to capture the OIA Division I softball championship on Saturday night at Tiger Softball Stadium. The senior smoked a grand slam in the first inning and a solo shot in the third off her Dynasty Hawaii...
Update about February cybersecurity incident at University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
People who might have been impacted by a February University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cybersecurity incident are reminded that deadlines are approaching to enroll in 12 months of free credit monitoring and $1 million in identity theft insurance. Enrollment codes will no longer work after deadlines pass. Deadlines. May...
