DFS to close all Hawaii stores this year
The company confirmed Friday that 183 employees will be laid off; 84 from the Waikiki store, 80 from the Honolulu Airport, and 19 from the Kahului Airport.
Small Hawaii church makes Big impact in a strategic location
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Raising up the next generation of church leaders is “vitally important,” says Brian Frable, pastor of Kona Baptist Church on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s important to Kona Baptist Church and the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention “as we advance God’s Kingdom work in...
Makiki Showdown, Hale Nani Workers Hit Streets Over Staffing Cuts
Unionized staff and community supporters turned the sidewalks outside Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Makiki into a loud picket line on Friday, protesting staffing cuts and a lapsed contract. Marching and chanting at several entrances, they said shorter shifts and leaner staffing have made routine,...
Medical examiner identifies man and woman found dead from gunshot wounds in Waikiki apartment
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A man and a woman who were found dead from gunshot wounds in a Waikiki apartment on Monday were identified by the medical examiner. According to police reports, officers responded to the Wailana at Waikiki on Ala Moana Boulevard just before 3:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, after they were...
Woman, 19, with replica gun arrested after altercation at Honolulu airport car rental
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A 19-year-old woman was arrested following a Thursday night incident at the car rental facility of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport involving a replica gun. Police officers responded to a weapons call at 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the airport’s car rental...
Waikiki Brisket opens at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center with must-try mac bowls and bbq...
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Waikiki Brisket, the brand-new fast-casual BBQ concept from the team behind TEX 808, is officially open at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Serving slow-smoked, bold, and flavorful BBQ in approachable bowls, melts, and more, Waikiki Brisket brings comfort food with a Hawaiian twist to locals and...
Boater fined $10K for longline fishing violation
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state has fined a boater over $10,000 for violating longline fishing laws. On May 7, 2025, off Hawaii Island’s Kona coast, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement (DOCARE) officers documented Konane Zager operating the Waiaka...
String of machete-related crimes on Oahu raises safety concerns
A string of machete-related crimes across Oahu has put public safety officers on high alert. The alarming trend includes two incidents in Chinatown just days apart. A late-night fight at Kekaulike Mall resulted in injuries to two men, and a robbery occurred at Smith and North Beretania Streets.
Affordable housing village loses bus service, putting residents at risk
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Changes to Honolulu’s bus system that added new express routes have left a supportive housing village without regular transit service. Residents are now forced to make dangerous walks along Nimitz Highway to reach the nearest stops. Kahauiki Village, managed by the Institute for Human...
Hawaii Cannabis Expo returns to Honolulu with educational speakers, exhibits
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii residents and visitors can learn about the cannabis culture and lifestyle at an upcoming expo. The Hawaii Cannabis Expo 2026 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall runs from Friday, Jan. 30, to Sunday, Feb. 1. It aims to educate participants about the evolving cannabis landscape...
