Governor Should Sign Mental Illness Treatment Legislation
Last month, Civil Beat published a Community Voice that called for the governor to veto the passage of Senate Bill 1322, which facilitates helping persons who are incapacitated by their mental illness or substance use to receive the treatment for which they have a right to access. The author rightly...
Questions raised over paying to find next Honolulu police chief
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is looking ahead to hiring a permanent leader now that an interim chief has been named by the police commission. A consulting firm is expected to narrow down the list of candidates, but some question the time and money that will be put into it. Deputy Chief Rade […]
Fourth annual Juneteenth Block Party celebrates freedom
The block party includes games, music, food and more until 9 p.m.
UH offers keiki free summer hands-on experiences in culture, agriculture
HAWAII (Island News) -- Keiki can get hands on experience in culture and agriculture with the University of Hawaii's free summer programs. The University's 4-H Military Partnership welcomes all children to take part in its workshops through July 25. It has provided hands-on learning experiences to more than 500,000...
Honolulu honors Juneteenth with festivities at Waikiki Shell
Today marks Juneteenth, a day to remember the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrate with community events like Honolulu's "Juneteenth Block Party" at the Waikiki Shell.
‘Keep praying’: Young surfer faces grueling recovery after North Shore crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The family of a North Shore man who was crushed in a car accident says they are uplifted by their faith in God along with prayers from around the world. Dakota Briley remains hospitalized with severe injuries, and faces a grueling recovery. The crash happened along busy...
‘We want closure’: Oahu family waits for justice more than two years after deadly...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Trial has once again been delayed for the driver accused of a hit-and-run crash that killed an Oahu teenager. A judge granted a motion Thursday to give Mitchel Miyashiro’s public defender more time to request medical records and investigate potential witnesses. In February 2023, Miyashiro...
City targets illegal game rooms with new laws
The City and County of Honolulu is cracking down on illegal game rooms.
Skunk caught at Kakaʻako Waterfront Park
A live skunk was captured last night at the Kakaʻako Waterfront Park by the Honolulu Police Department, the state Department of Agriculture confirmed.
Bruno Mars’ family visit keiki at Kapiolani Medical Center
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The family of local singer-songwriter Bruno Mars spent time with keiki at the Kapiolani Medical Center this week. His nephews, who are also social media famous, Nyjah Music and Zyah Rhythm, sang songs for patients and their families in the playroom. Their music was featured on the...
