Oahu drivers could see lower vehicle registration fees
The Honolulu City Council is considering a bill that would lower the city's vehicle weight tax for passenger cars and trucks. If approved, the change would reduce annual registration costs for thousands of Oahu drivers starting next year.
Hawaii family turns grief into road safety push
"Coming up with something like a sign or, hump or a flashing lights to say, 'Okay, you're this much faster than you're supposed to be.'"
‘A Midsummer Nights Gleam’ gets ready to light up the night
"A Midsummer Nights Gleam" is scheduled to take place this Saturday, July 18, at Foster Botanical Garden, offering families activities, illuminated art, and performances from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where to find the best boba teas in Honolulu
A recent KHON2 poll identified several popular locations where Oahu residents purchase boba tea, reflecting the beverage's status as a staple social and cultural fixture across the islands.
HPD officer Roxanne Montalbo named Hawaii’s first DOJ Hometown Hero Award recipient
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Police Department Officer Roxanne Montalbo, recognized for community policing work that has helped families, kupuna and people experiencing homelessness access shelter and support, has been named Hawaii’s first recipient of the U.S. Department of Justice Hometown Hero Award. Montalbo
Non-aggressive shark spotted at Kewalos
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Lifeguards posted warning signs at Kewalo Basin after a non-aggressive shark was seen in the waters on Friday afternoon. The shark sighting was confirmed by Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguards prompting an alert about an 8 to 10-foot shark at 1:53 p.m. on Friday, July 17. The non-aggressive shark
Iconic, favorite Hawaii restaurant opens new Waikiki location
Liliha Bakery officially opened a new location on Waikīīkī Beach Walk in Honolulu.
It’s Time To Re-Envision The Aloha Stadium District
The New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District was supposed to be Hawaiʻi’s bold leap into the future — a 98-acre mixed-use development anchored by a new stadium. Instead, it has become a cautionary tale of secrecy, delay and mounting evidence that the state has committed to a deal that may not be completed.
Aqua cells underway on Paakea Road in Waianae to prevent future flooding
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is working to install aqua cells on Paakea Road in Waianae to help mitigate future floods, following the March Kona Low storms. Crews will build tanks that will take in the water, which will eventually trickle down in its own time frame.
Oahu residents asked to weigh in on water quality
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Oahu residents are being asked to weigh in on their water quality. Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services is asking residents to help shape the island’s water quality priorities by participating in the Oahu Clean Water Survey. The five-minute survey launched Thursday and will be open
