Former city leaders charged in connection to $250k payout for former HPD Chief
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Three former city leaders were charged with misdemeanor conspiracy in connection to the $250,000 payout for former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha in 2017. The officials who received charges today include former Corporation Counsel Donna Leong, ex-Honolulu Police Commission Chair Max...
Family of toddler Sarai Perez-Rivera mourns her loss
HONOLULU (Island News) -- "It's hard to imagine the things that she had to endure," said Tiffany Texeira. Sarai Perez-Rivera's aunty who didn't want to be on camera says she was a typical happy-go-lucky toddler. "She was so sweet, so sweet. Playful, cute, always dancing." But in months before her...
Aunty of 3-year-old Sarai in Kapolei toddler murder reacts to recent arrests
The family of 3-year-old Sarai Perez-Rivera, including her aunty Tiffany Texeira, look back on the child’s life amidst the recent arrests of Sarai’s mother and her girlfriend.
Dave & Buster’s hiring for new Ala Moana location, Ward location closes in April
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The new Dave & Buster’s at Ala Moana currently has over 80 positions available at its location set to open this spring. The Dave & Buster’s Honolulu relocation follows the closure of the Ward location which will be open until April 1, 2025. D&B’s is hiring all positions including managers,...
Hawaii Travelers Dump Airline Loyalty as Perks Disappear
Are you still trying to make airline miles and loyalty work for Hawaii travel? You’re not alone—many of us are searching for award availability and coming away empty-handed. For years, miles helped offset the high cost of flights, making award travel or upgrades an attainable goal. But recently, that’s changed, and...
74-year-old bicyclist dies following crash in Tantalus
The Honolulu Police Department, Traffic Division, Vehicular Homicide Section confirmed that the 74-year-old bicyclist that was involved in the crash has died. Officials reported that the collision happened at the intersection of Tantalus Drive and Moreira St. in the Makiki area. A 74-year-old bicyclist was traveling...
Quick Response by Honolulu Fire Department Quells Haleiwa Blaze, Investigation Underway
A fire occurred at a residential building in Haleiwa last week. Last Friday, at around 4:34 p.m., a 911 call reported the fire at 67-160 Iliohu Place. The Honolulu Fire Department dispatched 6 units and 22 personnel to the scene, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. Firefighters arrived seven minutes...
Nanakuli building fire deemed accidental, HFD reports
NANAKULI, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a building fire that was reported on Kawao Ave in Nanakuli on Thursday morning, February 27, 2025. At approximately 9:32 a.m. HFD responded to the scene to find a single-story home and vehicle at the exterior of...
Food2Go: Dumpling Factory
A new hot spot for fresh dumplings is hosting a grand opening this week on Kapahulu. Dumpling Factory is the highlight of Monday's edition of Food2Go on Wake Up 2Day.
Oahu business owner sentenced for healthcare fraud
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The owner of an Oahu physical therapy clinic, was sentenced for healthcare fraud on Thursday. Stephen Timothy Wells, 41, of Waialua, pleaded guilty to charges in September 2024. Wells is the owner of Oahu Spine and Rehab, a clinic with locations in Kailua and Aiea. He will...