Nearly 30% of state sheriff, investigator positions are vacant, officials say
The state Department of Law Enforcement says low pay is a primary concern amid its 28% vacancy rate, and is hoping for new legislation to combat it. There are 136 vacant positions for DLE sheriffs and investigators out of the 490 authorized jobs, department officials told lawmakers Tuesday during budget briefings...
Hawaiʻi-born superstar Bruno Mars announces new solo album
Oʻahu native Bruno Mars announced his fourth solo studio album, "The Romantic," will be released on Feb. 27.
Hawaii company known for ice cream sandwiches launches new dessert
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A company known for its locally made ice-cream sandwiches is expanding into new dessert territory. Uncle’s Ice Cream is releasing a line of Hanabi Burnt Cheesecakes, a rich caramelized take on the iconic Basque-style classic. Five flavors are available — classic, cookie butter, ube, blood...
DFS pulls out of Hawaii after more than 60 years
After more than 60 years in Hawaii, Duty Free Shoppers (DFS) is preparing to pull out of the market.
177 Days: Bumpy City Parking Lot Still Waiting For Its Overdue Makeover
Users of the city-owned parking lot at the Kapālama Driver License Center will have to wait for repaving maintenance on the site, after the city of Honolulu decided to use its own road crews for the job instead of an outside contractor who might have completed work sooner. The...
‘Forever chemicals’ triple liver disease risk for Hawaii adolescents
New research by the University of Hawaii and USC highlights a potential health risk for teens.
Knife-Wielding Suspect Terrorizes Waikiki Restaurant Boss For Safe Code
Honolulu police are seeking the public’s assistance after a man entered a Waikiki restaurant office on Kalakaua Avenue on December 14, 2025, threatened the manager with a knife, and demanded she open the office safe. During the incident, the manager sustained several lacerations to her chest, and the suspect fled on...
Honolulu police probe double death at Waikiki’s Wailana complex
More details discovered in the case of a man and woman found with fatal gunshot wounds in a Waikiki condo.
Oahu’s first traffic death in 2026: Medical Examiner’s Office identifies man
Oahu's first traffic fatality of the year has been identified as 33-year-old Atlast Ceasar, who lost his life on Coral Sea Road.
Man killed, another critically hurt in Kapolei H-1 Freeway collision
One man died and another was critically hurt after a 32-year-old driver lost control on the H-1 Fwy in Kapolei and struck two men changing a tire on Sunday night.
