Man arrested, cash and machines seized in illegal gambling room bust in Kalihi
KALIHI, Hawaii (Island News) – An illegal gambling operation was shut down by the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on Wednesday night, resulting in one arrest. Officers executed a search warrant on an illegal gambling-type game room located on North King St. in Kalihi at 8 p.m.. Police recovered 12...
Seattle man scheduled to return to islands on charges of attacking a Hawaiian...
A Seattle man was released from custody after being charged with attacking a Hawaiian monk seal, but must return to Hawaii to appear in court and is not allowed to leave the country.
Kalihi machine shop closing after 80-plus years in business
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A family-owned business that began during World War II is set to close its doors. Let’s go holoholo to Ted’s Automotive Machine Shop in Kalihi. Inside Ted’s Automotive Machine Shop in Kalihi, owner Craig Takeguchi points to a red machine in the corner and smiles at the memory. That spot, he s
Punahou’s Kiyuna claims HHSAA individual title, Buffs repeat as boys golf champs
The final day of the HHSAA Boys Golf Championships were held on Wednesday at the Kaneohe Klipper Course, where both individual and team titles were decided. Punahou’s Bret Kiyuna captured the individual championship after entering the day as the 18-hole leader. Kiyuna, who posted the tournament’s best round with a 72 o
Nonprofit marks 10th year of protecting Hawaiian marine life
Many are by now familiar with a recent video circulating on social media of a man throwing a rock at a monk seal. The offender could face up to $70,000 in fines and possible jail time, and it’s thanks to an anonymous tipster who filmed the video and immediately called the Department of Land and Natural Resources to rep
Meet Onyx, the playful Terrier mix looking for a forever home
Find your perfect puppy at the Hawaiian Humane Society! Meet Onyx, a playful Terrier mix ready to bring joy to your life.
HPD Chief Candidate Scott Ebner outlines priorities as decision nears
HONOLULU (Island News) -- It’s a busy week for the three finalists vying to become the next chief of the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), with a final decision expected next week. The Honolulu Police Commission is set to meet next week to select the department’s next leader, as candidates...
Full overnight closures of H-1 Freeway planned in Kalihi
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The H-1 Freeway will undergo full overnight closures on June 6 and July 11 in Kalihi as part of an ongoing improvement project. The first closure is scheduled from 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6, through 8 a.m. Sunday, June 7, between the Middle Street merge and the Likelike Highway off-ramp.
Thousands of Hawaii fans welcome national champion ‘Bows team home
MANOA, Hawaii (KHON2) — There was a celebration befitting of national champions in Manoa on Wednesday, May 13, as the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team was honored by fans at the Stan Sheriff Center. Thousands of Hawaii fans descended on Bankoh Arena on Wednesday. The energy was electric as fans packed the hou
Sonic announces grand opening date for first Oahu location in Kapolei
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Sonic announced that its first Oahu location in Kapolei will have its grand opening on Saturday. The highly-anticipated Kapolei location, marking Sonic’s first drive-in restaurant on the island, is set to open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. A short ceremony will be held, featuring a bl

















