Honolulu Police Commission to decide how to improve HPD staffing shortage
A city task force presented a report with recommendations on how to address the Honolulu Police Department’s chronic staffing shortage — and now it’s up to the Honolulu Police Commission to choose how to move forward. The HPD Staffing and Retention Task Force recently published a report...
HPD finds stolen car linked to Halawa murder investigation
HPD said that on Dec. 12, around 7 p.m., officers found a 2017 Kia Soul that matched the description of the suspect vehicle.
First look at ‘The Wrecking Crew,’ new Prime Video film shot in Hawaii coming...
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Prime Video has released first-look photos at “The Wrecking Crew” starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista set to be released on Jan. 28, 2026. In the action-comedy set in the streets of Hawaii, two estranged half-brothers Jonny (Momoa) and James (Bautista) are reunited after their father's...
Man accused of throwing incendiary device at woman arrested
KAPOLEI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threw an incendiary device at a woman. Shortly before 5:30 p.m., officers with the Honolulu Police Department responded to a domestic-related incident in Kapolei. According to police, the suspect, a 40-year-old man, allegedly threw the...
Smith’s Union Bar is closing its door after over 90 years in business
HONOLULU (Island News) -- After over 90 years in business, Smith's Union Bar in Honolulu is closing its doors. The longtime neighborhood favorite has served generations of patrons for nearly a century. Hawaii's oldest bar was established in 1934 on N. Hotel Street in Chinatown after the end of prohibition.
Ocean safety rescues pregnant woman having trouble getting out of China Walls waters
HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Honolulu Ocean Safety assisted a pregnant woman on Thursday morning who had trouble getting out of the water at China Walls. A 911 call was made about a young pregnant woman who needed help getting out of the water in the China Walls area at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Honolulu Ocean...
School assault renews call for more educator protections
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A shocking attack on a school athletics official may lead to a new law offering protection to education workers who are harassed by parents. The idea came from teachers and administrators who dealt with years of frightening social media and even physical threats. For years, unions and...
Wall Threat At Campbell High Triggers Police Probe In Ewa Beach
A threat written on a wall at James Campbell High School in Ewa Beach on Wednesday prompted a police investigation while the campus remained open and classes continued. Honolulu police responded to the school and launched an investigation for terroristic threats. School officials reported that no arrests have been...
Flu cases on the rise statewide with more emergency department involvement
Positive tests of influenza and other flu-related emergency department visits are on the rise across the state.
Suspect indicted in stabbing of police officer
Joshua Perry-Pruski was indicted on charges of first-degree attempted murder and two counts of attempted assault against a law enforcement officer.
