Hawaii falls to Long Beach State in Big West Championship
In another go-around with old foe Long Beach State, the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team would go the distance.
What’s Cooking: Mama Merce’s Kitchen highlights Filipino comfort food
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Ewa-based family business is bringing delicious, homestyle Filipino food to Honolulu. Mama Merce’s Kitchen serves authentic dishes through its food truck, pop-up events and catering service. Favorites include kare kare (peanut butter meat stew), kaldereta (tomato-based beef dish), beef steak, pinakbet with lechon, pork belly roll, fried chicken and chicken adobo.
Hawaii Softball with walk-off win on Senior Day
Hawaii Softball celebrated senior day on Saturday against Cal Poly in the final game of the weekend series. The Mustangs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning from a solo homerun, and then added another run in the top of the 5th to put UH down 2-0. But in the bottom of […]
Hawaii Kai Land Deal Sinks As Honolulu Council Yanks $34 Million
Honolulu’s City Council has yanked a $34 million budget line that would have let the city buy a six‑acre parcel in Hawaii Kai, the former Japan‑America Institute of Management Science site, after Council Chair Tommy Waters pulled the request at the last minute. Waters said the timing and the island’s tight finances made the purchase a no‑go this year, and he...
Pop-up assistance center in Waianae helps flood-impacted residents
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It was a busy day for several agencies at the city’s pop-up community assistance center (CAC) in Waianae, as hundreds of Leeward coast residents impacted by last month’s Kona low flooding came by for help. The green landscape of the Waianae Mountains clearly shows the...
Sustainability expo to showcase possible solutions to high energy prices
An upcoming sustainability expo aims to showcase solutions to high energy prices and ways to build resilience against future power outages.
Kristi Yamaguchi’s nonprofit Always Dream marks 30 years of supporting childhood literacy
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nonprofit Always Dream is marking 30 years of serving families in California and Hawaii, and supporters will celebrate at its Hawaii Dream Gala on Saturday, April 25. World champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian American ever to win gold at a Winter Olympics, joined Sunrise...
Man arrested in Aiea kidnapping case involving girlfriend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man was arrested early Friday morning in an Aiea kidnapping case involving his girlfriend. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the incident began around 3:30 a.m. when a 33-year-old man got into a verbal argument with a 24-year-old woman inside his vehicle. During the dispute, the suspect allegedly assaulted her.
City pulls $34M for Kamehameha property acquisition in Hawaii Kai
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu City Council has removed $34 million from its budget that was earmarked to acquire a six-acre property on Hawaii Kai Drive, Hawaii News Now learned Friday morning. The property, formerly occupied by the Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS), sits between Pepeekeo and Hahaione streets....
3-year-old boy on bike injured after getting hit by car in Ewa Gentry
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) -- A three-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was hit by a car while on a balance bike in Ewa Gentry on Friday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the accident involving a toddler in the area of Puaniu and Puahala Street in Ewa Beach around 5:15 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026. EMS said...

















