Honolulu Sherbet King Neale Asato Crashes James Beard Finals
Honolulu dessert chef Neale Asato, the force behind Asato Family Shop and Asatos Waikīkī, has punched his ticket to the final round of the 2026 James Beard Awards, landing one of just five national nominations in the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category. It is a rare bit of national limelight for a small,...
HPD emphasizes traffic safety following critical Waianae crash
A critical hit-and-run crash in Honolulu leaves a pedestrian in critical condition. Distracted Driving Awareness Month highlights the importance of road safety.
Headed to Honolulu: Skyline project advances as Pier 732 is completed
The Skyline project in Honolulu has completed the first guideway column of Segment 3, marking progress towards the center of Honolulu.
Central Oahu park used for storm debris raises environmental concerns among residents
Cleanup efforts are underway across Oʻahu following the recent Kona low storms, but one temporary debris site in Central Oʻahu is drawing concern from nearby residents. City officials say storm debris from hard-hit North Shore communities is being transported to Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park, where it is...
Kona low storms brought more than 2 trillion gallons of water to Hawaiʻi
Over two trillion gallons of water poured onto Hawaiian islands in March, officials confirm. Climate change may be increasing rainfall severity.
Woman charged after allegedly stabbing boyfriend to death in Makiki
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A 23-year-old woman who was taken into custody for allegedly stabbing her 46-year-old boyfriend in Makiki area on Friday was charged with murder. Honolulu Police Department detectives learned from their investigation that a 46-year-old man was involved in an argument with his 23-year-old...
Honolulu councilmembers critical of city’s emergency response during Kona low storm
HONOLULU (KHON2) — When it came to the second Kona low storm, what did city officials know? And when did they know it? That’s what councilmembers are trying to figure out during a special hearing on Wednesday, April 4. Residents are forced to evacuate their homes in the middle of the night. Flood waters rush […]
These items only available at Hawaiʻi’s Costcos: PHOTOS
Walk into a Hawaiʻi Costco and the shelves tell a story. Local farms, small makers and family brands sit beside bulk staples from across the United States and around the world.
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu’s concrete jungle
HONOLULU (AP) — Kaʻiulani Murphy is quick to spot white terns flapping their wings when she’s guiding Polynesian voyaging canoes across the Pacific. The birds hunt for food at sea and lay eggs on land. So traditional navigators like her, who look to the stars, waves and other elements in nature to pilot across the...
Officials urge awareness of scams, fraud following Kona Low flooding
Officials are urging the public to be on the lookout for potential fraud and scam activity following the recent Kona low flooding.
