Traveling Vietnam memorial replica arrives on Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., arrived on Oahu Monday. The Wall That Heals travels around the country in honor of Vietnam War service members. Crews transported it from Honolulu Harbor’s Pier 1 to the University of Hawaii, West Oahu, where it...
Art exhibit explores WWII-era Japanese American internment
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It’s been said that a picture can paint a thousand words. That old expression clearly captures the essence of the current exhibit at the Downtown Art Center. It’s part of the Honouliuli National Historic Site’s 10th anniversary celebration. The primary focus is to show...
Box jellyfish keeps Ocean Safety, EMS busy over the weekend
Over the weekend, Honolulu Ocean Safety and Honolulu Emergency Medical Services jointly responded to 13 box jellyfish-related incidents, according to a news release. The incidents numbered eight in the Ala Moana Beach area, three from a tour boat just off Kuhio Beach, one in the waters near the Kapahulu groin, and a...
Surveillance footage captures city truck theft at Blaisdell Center
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu is searching for a flatbed truck stolen from the Neal S. Blaisdell Center parking lot. City officials said it was taken from the Department of Enterprise Services on Tuesday at around 5 a.m. The Ford F650 truck’s license plate is C&C7935....
Wall That Heals arrives in West Oahu honoring veterans
A moving tribute to Vietnam veterans travels across West Oahu today, inviting the community to honor those who served as it journeys from Ala Moana Boulevard to UH West Oahu.
AARP Hawaii wants you to exercise your mind, body in 2026 via free monthly...
In 2026, AARP Hawaii is offering free monthly webinars on exercising your mind as well as your body.
Free exhibits showcase iconic Hawaii fashion
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu is shining a spotlight on muʻumuʻu by putting on free month-long exhibits at Honolulu Hale and Kapolei Hale. The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts partnered with vintage craft shop DeStash to put together two special exhibits in January, which is Muʻumuʻu Month.
Honolulu’s #1 rank for lifestyle. Is it deserved?
Exercise does not have to start inside a gym because in Honolulu, movement is part of daily life. Streets, parks and shorelines turn routine days into chances to stay active.
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
Editor’s note: This story was first published in 2021 and has since been updated with Melissa’s latest picks in 2026. Even as I write this, I’m getting texts from people coming to Honolulu who want to know where they should eat. They’ve done the introductory shave ice, loco moco and lū‘au. Where should they go next...
Police search for man seen breaking into Pearl City cafe
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man was caught on camera breaking into a cafe in Pearl City, and Honolulu police continue looking for him. This happened early in the morning, around 1:45 a.m., back on Nov. 29, 2025. In the video provided by the police, you can see the man entering...

















