Kirstin Downey: City Neglects Sugarcane Plantation’s Historic ‘Showplace’
Can something be done to save this once-beautiful historic house before it burns down?. The plantation manager’s home at the heart of historic ʻEwa Villages, a graceful colonial revival home built in 1926, was once ʻEwa Plantation’s community centerpiece, surrounded by well-tended gardens. It served as a gathering...
Honolulu remembers 9/11 with heartfelt ceremony downtown
Dozens gathered in Downtown Honolulu to honor and remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks. The remembrance ceremony, held between buildings, offered a moment of reflection amidst the city's usual hustle and bustle. It was a reminder of the national tragedy that occurred 24 years ago.
Hawaii wins in 4 sets vs Portland to grab 4th straight win
1 day after going into 5 sets against Portland, Hawaii and the Pilots met once again at the Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. 1st set: Portland wins 25-18 Hawaii with 3 aces but 0 blocks and 6 attacking errors in the frame while Portland finished with 13 kills and 4 blocks. 2nd set: Hawaii […]
No tsunami threat to Hawaii after 7.4M earthquake hits Russia’s Kamchatka region
HONOLULU (Island News) -- There is no tsunami threat for Hawaii after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on Friday. The earthquake took place at 4:38 p.m. HST off Russia's Kamchatka region on Friday, Sept. 12. The tsunami hazard was being evaluated with initial...
Dakota Briley continues to recover, following tragic accident
Following the tragic accident of Point Loma Nazarene University student, Dakota Briley, an auction with over 300 items, including hotel stays to surfboards signed by professional surfers, is live through Monday, Sept. 15, to raise money for his rehabilitation funds. Nearly three months ago, Briley was hit by an...
Aloha Collection launch draws early-morning shoppers to University of Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Brand-new Aloha Collection products are now available at the University of Hawaii at Manoa bookstore. Aloha Collection, which is owned by two Native Hawaiian women, is best known for its waterproof tote bags. The university first announced the brand partnership earlier this month on...
Justice delayed: No guilty plea in Sara Yara hit-and-run
It's been two and a half years since 16-year-old Sara Yara was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing the street in front of McKinley High School. The man accused, Mitchel Miyashiro, was expected to plead guilty today. But instead, another delay.
Hawaiian monk seal seen molting on Oahu shore
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaiian monk seal was spotted molting in the sunshine at Paradise Cove in Ko Olina on Friday. This seal, known as RL12, or Aukai, was born in 2012 and has given birth to four pups, according to the Hawaii Marine Animal Response. Monk seals undergo a...
Hawaii’s Sidewalk Crisis: Fatalities, Lawsuits, And Hidden Travel Risks
It has now been confirmed that a recent motorcyclist’s death marked the 60th traffic fatality on Oahu this year. That number is more than double the count at the same time in 2024, when the island had reported 29 fatalities. Behind the grim headline is a less discussed truth: many of these deaths, particularly...
Up to $15K worth of goods stolen from Waipio bike shop
WAIPIO (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Bikefactory has three locations around Oahu, but it was their Waipio shop that was targeted by thieves early Friday morning. “It’s unfortunate. We got the call that that two degenerates decide to break in,” operations manager Leo Vlachakis said. “You know, it makes sense. We have a lot of...