Honolulu Would Cap Bathrooms and Require Owner-Occupancy for Large Homes
Honolulu would cap bathrooms, wet bars and laundry rooms and require owner-occupancy in large homes to curb illegal short-term rentals.
Latest aerial footage shows Aloha Stadium’s transformation
Aloha Stadium looks significantly different as demolition continues to clear the way for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. The project will replace the aging venue with a new stadium, housing, retail and entertainment spaces, with the new facility expected to open in 2029.
Japanese energy company files intent to build $2B LNG power plant on Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Japanese energy company has filed a letter of intent with state utility regulators, moving closer to building a $2 billion liquefied natural gas power plant on Oahu. JERA Americas filed the letter of intent with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission on Friday. The company says the...
49th Prince Lot Hula Festival underway this weekend in Waikiki
This weekend's 49th Prince Lot Hula Festival invites the community to enjoy authentic hula, Hawaiian music, cultural demonstrations and local crafts at the Royal Hawaiian Center. The festival continues through Sunday, celebrating the traditions that connect generations.
First Alert Forecast: Getting ready for a warm and beautiful weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Happy Aloha Friday! Getting ready for beautiful trade winds this weekend!. We’re heading into a beautiful summer weekend with classic trade wind weather across the islands. Expect locally breezy trade winds with passing showers mainly over our windward and mauka communities, especially overni
Why Waikiki Locals Are OBSESSED with This All-Day Dining Favorite in Honolulu, Hawaii
Basalt is the kind of Waikiki spot locals recommend when you ask for real comfort food with personality. Tucked into Dukes Lane Market & Eatery, it gives Honolulu residents an easy place to grab breakfast, lunch, happy hour, or dinner without feeling like they’re stuck in a tourist trap.
Hundreds of Kuhio Park keiki receive free supplies at back-to-school event
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nearly 400 children at the Towers at Kuhio Park received bags of new school supplies on Friday. Bags were stuffed with binders, composition books, portfolios, filler paper, scissors, highlighters, protractors, rulers, pens, colored pencils, and erasers. All school supplies were purchased thro
Suspect arrested, charged in Waikiki stranger danger incident
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A suspect has been charged in connection with last weekend’s “stranger danger” incident in Waikiki. Honolulu police said Batarti Gabbard, 55, was arrested and charged with custodial interference in the second degree Friday. Police opened an investigation on Sunday, July 12, after receiving re
Inside Chief David Lazar’s vision for the Honolulu Police Department
Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar said recruitment, retention and modernization are among his top priorities as he begins leading the police force. In a one-on-one interview, he discussed officer shortages, facility improvements and building community trust.
Kendama Offers Old Fashioned Connection To New Generation In Hawaiʻi
One of Hawaiʻi’s hottest hobbies is old-school: wooden cups, a ball and string. For the uninitiated, it’s called kendama. Every Monday, the Southside Kendama Club brings the community together at ʻEwa Beach Community Park for people of all ages to hang out and practice their toss and catch tricks.

















