Hawaii gas prices continue climb higher into record territory
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Gas prices in Hawaii are continuing to climb after reaching a new record high earlier this month. According to AAA Hawaii, the current average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Hawaii is $5.65. “In Hawaii, gas prices jumped three cents in a week, 71...
Police arrest 19-year-old suspect following robbery in Piikoi Street area
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police arrested one of the suspects in connection to a robbery that occurred in the Piikoi Street area in March. Police responded to a robbery that took place at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in the area of Piikoi Street in Honolulu. After an investigation in the incident, police identified one of the suspects involved in the robbery...
Honolulu Police Chief Candidates Getting Narrowed Down
Nearly a year after the last Honolulu police chief quit, the island’s police commissioners will finally get a look at the 41 applicants who have applied to be the department’s next leader. Gary Peterson, head of Public Sector Search & Consulting, which the commission hired to help with...
JABSOM researchers discover novel approach to cancer therapy
A lab in Hawaiʻi is developing nanobodies, tiny proteins that help the immune system recognize and destroy cancer cells, potentially revolutionizing cancer treatment with a cheaper, more stable, and effective alternative to traditional antibody treatments.
Honolulu Snaps Up Mostly Vacant Chinatown Apartment For Housing Shake-Up
Honolulu just bought itself a big foothold in Chinatown’s housing future, closing on an aging apartment building at 175 N. Pauahi Street as part of a broader push to add more affordable homes in the urban core. The deal, finalized April 1, cost the City and County of Honolulu...
Honolulu council chair Tommy Waters’ reelection eligibility challenged
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters is facing questions over his reelection campaign. A registered voter sent an objection letter last month to the city clerk asking for a review of Waters’ eligibility. The letter submitted a written challenge to Waters’ filing paperwork seeking another term and asked for a review to determine if his candidacy complies with term limit provisions.
Two men arrested in connection with Kalihi, Waikiki robberies
On Tuesday, at about 6:30 a.m., a male suspect used physical force against the complainant and took property.
Oʻahu’s North Shore businesses report losing half their revenue following recent flooding
A majority of businesses on Oʻahu’s North Shore report losing at least half of their expected revenue because of the recent flooding. That's according to data being collected by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, which is surveying area businesses. Out of 41 responses so far, about 63%...
Man indicted for Attempted Murder after multiple crashes
HONOLULU (Island News) – An Oahu grand jury indicted a man for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree following crashes that occurred on April 11, 2026. Anthony Corpuz, 35, was indicted on Wednesday and the charges stem from the first of two separate crashes. In the first incident, it was reported that Corpuz allegedly struck a 46-year-old bicyclist on Kuwili St.
Electrical Junction Box Blamed for Fire in Abandoned Kalihi Home
Kalihi Abandoned House Fire Linked to Electrical Junction Box I did not expect an abandoned home in Kalihi to catch […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
