‘Ghost tapping’ scam uses contactless, virtual theft – how to prevent it
These days, making a payment can be easier than ever with contactless and even cardless transactions, but in some cases, so can scamming.
The Billion-Dollar Mirage: Florida Man Cuffed In Hawaii For ‘Orlando World Live’ Investment Scam
Steven Harry Minard Authorities have arrested 57-year-old Steven Harry Minard in Honolulu after he allegedly...
Dead monk seal removed from waters off West Oahu
A video of city, state and federal teams removing the carcass from a shoreline in Nanakuli on Wednesday was posted to Instagram by HHHnewz.
Stunning Lei from O‘ahu’s Lei Day Contest 2026
Puakenikeni, pua kalaunu, Pele’s hair, plumeria—the list goes on of the beautiful flowers featured as part of a lei-making contest at this year’s May 1 Lei Day Celebration. Hosted by the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation at Kapi‘olani Park, this year’s event carried a theme of “Mai ka ho‘oku‘i a ka hālāwai,” translated to “from zenith to horizon.”
Key bills on housing, healthcare await Gov. Green’s signature
The 2026 Hawai'i legislative session saw lawmakers pass bills related to housing, public safety, health care, and government systems, including measures to limit mixed use developments, extend rent to own housing, and require drivers to slow down near emergency vehicles.
2 arrested, drugs and machines seized in Chinatown gambling bust
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two people were arrested Thursday night after officers executed a search warrant at an illegal gambling room in Chinatown. Police served the warrant at about 7:30 p.m. at a game room on Kekaulike Street. A 59-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of promoting...
Two children injured after e-bike collision with car in Waianae
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A four-year-old and 13-year-old boy were hospitalized after an e-bike collision in Waianae on Friday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the e-bike accident on Piliuka Place in Waianae around 2:10 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. EMS said the two boys who were both on an e-bike when they...
Waipahu High’s student-grown lettuce hits school plate lunches
Students at Waipahu High School are growing lettuce in their school garden and serving it to their peers for lunch. It's a process that's worthwhile.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue makes debut appearance at Ala Moana Center
Local flavors and favorites are making their way across the islands as a well-known Hawai‘i restaurant chain will open in a popular O‘ahu mall food court.
Wendy’s Hawaii brings the heat with new jalapeño menu items, Kunia re-opening
Wendy’s Hawai‘i is serving up exciting updates across the islands.
