Carlsmith’s Alicia Fung and Ian Wesley-Smith Named 2026 Emerging Legal Stars
Carlsmith Ball partners Alicia M. Fung and Ian R. Wesley-Smith have been recognized as 2026 Emerging Legal Stars. Alicia Fung is based in the firm’s Honolulu office and is in the Transactional practice group, advising clients on a wide range of business matters with an emphasis on Real Estate & Development and Business
Overnight runway work at HNL may increase aircraft noise this week
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Residents near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport may hear increased aircraft noise over the next week as the state closes a runway overnight for repairs. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is closing Runway 8R/26L nightly from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., starting Monday, June 1, through Mond
Howard’s Business Report: June Air Seats
June will see 231,000 seats flying here, up 9% from last year. SFO regains second place with 143,000 seats, up 19%.
Honolulu is looking for its next generation of firefighters
The Honolulu Fire Department is accepting applications for Firefighter Recruit positions from June 2nd through June 4th — those interested in emergency response and public service can find more details on the City and HFD websites.
Police seek driver in serious hit-and-run incident near Waianae Mall
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) – A hit-and-run incident that occurred near Farrington Hwy late Sunday night, resulted in a pedestrian being rushed to the hospital. According to officials with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), the incident occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. when an unidentified driver was traveling
Hawaii choir heads to France for 82nd anniversary of Normandy landings
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This Saturday, June 6, thousands from across the globe will gather in France to remember the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy. Among those traveling overseas is the Voices of Aloha choir from Hawaii. “We’re excited and looking forward to representing Hawaii and the United..
Mayor eyes demolition, redevelopment of Chinatown landmark
Mayor Rick Blangiardi has announced that the Chinatown Cultural Plaza in Honolulu, owned by Taiwan, will be demolished and redeveloped in the coming years, with the city taking responsibility for the project.
Beekeeping Laws in Hawaii: What Every Beekeeper Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Hawaii is one of the most unique places in the world to keep bees — and one of the most regulated. The state’s island geography, biosecurity concerns, and rich agricultural heritage have shaped a beekeeping legal framework that differs significa
Man taken to hospital in ‘extremely critical’ condition after being pulled from waters while...
Honolulu Ocean Safety Department rescues distressed snorkelers at Three Tables Beach. Bystanders and lifeguards provide CPR and medical assistance.
15-year-old boy and adult man subject to violent assault by group of 20 on...
A 23-year-old North Shore lifeguard intervened to save a 15-year-old boy from being attacked by a group of around 20 people, resulting in the boy suffering a concussion, broken nose, and loss of vision, while the lifeguard was also badly injured.

















