FAHM: Filipino Community Center honors business leaders in annual Bayanihan Gala
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - October marks Filipino American History Month, and each year, the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu honors service leaders who embody the spirit of “bayanihan” or community. This year’s “Bayanihan Gala” takes place at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom on Saturday, Oct. 11,...
Top women golfers compete at Lotte Championship in West Oahu
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (Island News) – Golf fans headed to Hoakalei this week to watch some of the world’s best women golfers compete in the Lotte Championship. Moanalua High School alum Lani Luafalealo, now a junior at Grand Canyon University, made an impressive start. She sank a birdie putt on the par-five first hole,...
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: October 3 – October 5
HONOLULU (Island News) – Need some inspiration on what to do this weekend? Check out what’s happening on Oahu near you!. Aloha Beer Oktoberfest Beer Garden Party - October 3, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. The biggest beer garden party is here! Get ready for exclusive Oktoberfest menu...
March unites men to take a stand against domestic violence
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - About 1,300 people gathered at Iolani Palace Thursday for the 31st annual Men’s March Against Violence, an event aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence and encouraging men to take a stand. Organizers say the march has been held for more than three decades as a...
Kona woman allegedly earned millions from fake ‘100% Kona’ coffee beans
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Kona woman is facing federal fraud charges after she allegedly sold mislabeled coffee for over a decade. On Thursday, Sept. 25, a 26-page federal indictment said Patricia Johnson, 66, was charged with 24 counts, including:. 16 counts of wire fraud,. 5 counts of illegal monetary...
Family displaced following Nanakuli house fire
Honolulu firefighters extinguished a fire at a house in Nanakuli on Wednesday that left a family without a home. The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 about the building fire near Farrington Highway in the area of Ulehawa Beach Park. Seven residents were displaced due to the fire, five adults and two children.
Aloha Tofu Factory celebrates anniversary with special deal
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A long line stretched out of Aloha Tofu Factory in Kalihi to celebrate its anniversary. The company, located on Akepo Lane, celebrated its 75th year in business with 75-cent tofu on Wednesday. From 7 a.m. to noon, customers were lined up to get their tofu fix in...
Suspect involved in attempted Waikiki bank robbery charged; $100k bail set
The man who attempted to rob a bank on Monday, Sept. 29, has been charged.
Popular freeze-dried fruit recalled due to potential metal hazard
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state Department of Health announced Thursday that a freeze-dried fruit product is being recalled due to a potential metal hazard. Georgia Nut Company, a third-party manufacturer, issued a recall of TruFru’s freeze-dried products, said the DOH. The product was sold across the U.S.,...
5 kittens sent to prison at WCCC, another 160 to follow
Five kittens arrived Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Women’s Community Correctional Center as part of a new foster pet pilot program.

















