Polynesian Cultural Center to lay off 10% of employees amid reduced tourism
The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) will lay off 15 to 25 of its employees by the end of September due to a dip in tourism. Employment of 10% of the 183 full-time employees at PCC are expected to end on Sept. 30, 2025. The layoffs come after a loss of business for PCC from a downturn in tourism and reduced attendance.
Police investigate hit-and-run of female moped rider
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 42-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after she was injured in a hit-and-run crash Thursday afternoon. Police said that around 4:30 p.m., she was driving a moped eastbound on South King Street. That’s when an unidentified motorist tried to change lanes and struck her near...
Guard shack fire at Bellows Air Force Station was intentionally set, investigators say
WAIMANALO, Hawaii (Island News) -- A fire that began inside a guard shack at Bellows Air Force Station late Thursday night was intentionally set, according to fire investigators. The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a building fire located at 515 Tinker Rd in Waimanalo at 11:49 p.m. on Sept. 25....
31 new recruits joining Honolulu Fire Department
On Sept. 26, HFD celebrated the 118th Fire Fighter Recruit Class at the Hawaii Okinawa Center.
Makiki park targets crime with new surveillance cameras
The city is installing new surveillance cameras in parks across Oahu to combat crime. Currently, there are nearly 200 cameras at about 20 parks on Oahu. The city aims to install more to enhance public safety. Recently, Honolulu police arrested two teenagers for attempted murder after a violent incident at Sheridan...
The creative world of Beach Park Tattoo Hawaii & Oceans End Hawaii
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Rooted in Hawaiʻi’s vibrant spirit, Beach Park Tattoo Hawaii and Oceans End Hawaii are more than brands—they’re living expressions of art, culture, and conscious style. Beach Park invites self-expression through bold tattoos, piercings, and curated apparel, while The Oceans End extends that vision...
Pat Tenore launches new lifestyle brand, TENŌRE
Pat Tenore, best known as the founder of RVCA, is back with a bold new venture — introducing his latest lifestyle brand, TENŌRE. RVCA founder Pat Tenore is back with a new lifestyle brand — TENŌRE — opening its first flagship store in Waikīkī. The 12,000-square-foot space blends retail, art, fitness, and community...
Man allegedly bites Honolulu police officer during arrest
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man allegedly bit an officer who was attempting to apprehend him in Waikiki shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday. According to the Honolulu Police Department, officers responded to a call on Ena Road in Waikiki about a complaint from a 44-year-old man. New video shows officers...
Developers seeking to build affordable housing reach new heights
Demand for affordable housing in Hawaiʻi is rising, and so is the number of developers seeking to meet that demand. And now federal changes could mean more housing built. Developers seeking to build affordable housing in Hawaiʻi reached a high this year of 35 project applications, according to the Hawaiʻi Housing...
Portuguese man o’ war spotted on Oahu’s south shore
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Beachgoers on Oahu’s south shore are asked exercise caution and watch out for Portuguese man o’ war. The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department put out an advisory Friday morning around 10 a.m., warning that Portuguese man o’ war have been seen at Hanauma Bay and Waikiki beaches.
