Hawaii Health Department’s enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance
HONOLULU (Island News) -- It's been two weeks since the Department of Health (DOH) began enforcement of Hawaii's hemp retailers. Some critics of the new rules said it's driving them out of business. "Millions in damage has already been done," said hemp retailer Lance Alyas. This is one of dozens...
Ex-officer seeks taxpayer-funded defense in DUI class-action suit
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Former Honolulu police sergeant Darren Cachola is asking taxpayers to fund his legal defense as he faces a civil rights class-action lawsuit stemming from DUI arrests made without evidence. Cachola made no statements during a contested case hearing on Wednesday, leaving his attorney, William
First Alert Forecast: Moderate to breezy winds with scattered showers expected to continue through...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Moderate trades are expected to continue to deliver showers windward and mauka through the weekend. Wind speeds will be moderate to locally breezy over the next couple of days, strengthen to become breezy through the weekend, and then potentially weaken slightly once again early next week. A.
The City Plans to Add 2,500 Affordable Homes in Iwilei
The City and County of Honolulu plans to transform the Iwilei-Kūwili district into a mixed-use, transit-connected neighborhood with more than 2,500 affordable homes, centered around the future Kūwili Skyline Station. It recently completed the acquisition of 519 Ka‘aahi Street for $2.7 million, expanding public ownershi
Time-lapse video of temporary pedestrian bridge installation for H-1 widening near Kalihi
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) released a time-lapse video of the installation of a temporary pedestrian bridge at the Gulick Avenue overpass, part of the H-1 Freeway widening project. The H-1 Freeway was closed overnight from Saturday to Sunday morning this past weekend betwee
Honolulu Crimestoppers Blasts Out Church Burglary Pics, Dangles $1,000 Reward
CrimeStoppers Honolulu on Wednesday released surveillance images of a woman investigators want identified in connection with a church burglary and an unlawful entry into a vehicle, and is offering up to $1,000 for tips that lead to an arrest. Sgt. Ed Ho walked through both cases on KITV's Island Life Live, saying offic
Why Is Everyone Talking About This Unforgettable Waterfront Dining Spot In Hawaii
Why does one waterfront table keep surfacing in Hawaii’s food conversations?. Part of it is the setting. A deck juts out over the water, live music drifting past on the trade winds. The rest is the plate in front of you. Island produce meets fusion cooking that actually holds...
City purchases Iwilei property for redevelopment
The city’s efforts to develop the area surrounding the planned Kuwili Skyline Station took another step forward with the recent $2.7 million acquisition of the 519 Kaaahi Street property in Iwilei. The transaction, which was finalized on June 30, is seen as an important milestone in advancing the city’s...
HART to begin tough construction stretch as ridership brings hope for future
HART is holding a community meeting Wednesday night to go over construction coming to Halekauwila street in Kakaako as part of segment 3 of Skyline.
Moiliili U-Turn Crash Leaves Motorcyclist Dead On Kapiolani
A routine afternoon on Kapiolani Boulevard in Moiliili turned deadly Tuesday when a 51-year-old motorcyclist collided with a turning car and later died from his injuries, according to Honolulu police. The rider was thrown from his bike onto the roadway and was pronounced dead at a hospital. The other driver, described
