The Sunshine Blog: Charter Commission Gets Slammed With More Than 200 Proposals
Citizens united: Honolulu residents, public interest advocates and even some city officials have outdone themselves in this year’s Honolulu City Charter review that aims to amend the city’s foundational governing document once every decade through voter-approved ballot measures. Friday was the deadline for proposals...
Male found unresponsive while diving in Ko Olina
A 23-year-old male is in critical condition after he was found unresponsive while diving in the Ko Olina area.
Firefighters extinguish fire in Wahiawa L&L Drive Inn
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a fire in the Wahiawa L&L Drive Inn. The call came in at around 3 p.m. Sunday for a commercial building fire on the 100 block of S. Kamehameha Highway. Crews arrived shortly after to find the occupants actively evacuating and smoke...
Honolulu’s keiki cancer warriors get festive support December 20
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation (HCCF) is set to host its annual Holiday Event for Keiki Cancer Warriors and their families on December 20 at the Tenrikyo Cultural Center in Nuuanu. According to HCCF, this event has been a tradition for 25 years, providing...
911 dispatcher shortage ‘a dangerous situation,’ incentives offered
Honolulu police are rolling out big new bonuses -- up to $2,000 per month for some -- to keep 911 operators on the job in the hopes of solving a growing staffing issue.
DHS announces $250 Honolulu emergency food funds ready Nov. 10
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Department of Human Services (DHS) assured residents that state funds will be available on Monday, November 10, for the Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program (HEFAP). According to DHS, each individual will receive $250 on their EBT card as part of the program. “Please utilize...
Shoppers pack Blaisdell as Hawai‘i’s Finest opens annual event
Hawai‘i’s Finest opened its three-day Black Friday Festival at the Blaisdell today, drawing thousands of shoppers and featuring more than 100 local vendors, live entertainment, and family activities.
Body found with gunshot wounds identified as former government witness
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Police have identified a body found in Waipio late Friday night as that of a former government witness to a deadly gang shooting more than 20 years ago. The Honolulu Police Department confirmed in a social media post Sunday that the body was identified as that of...
Aztecs’ six game win streak snapped, embarrassed by Rainbow Warriors
HONOLULU — When it rains, it pours, especially for the San Diego State Aztecs, who were completely dominated by the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors, 38–6, on Saturday at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. In a massive spot, the Aztecs dropped the ball, literally and figuratively. Few could have...
Hawaiian Council aids Native Hawaiians hit by SNAP cuts and shutdown
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Hawaiian Council is set to administer the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ $6.1 million Emergency Assistance Program to support Native Hawaiian beneficiaries affected by the federal government shutdown and SNAP benefit suspensions. According to the Hawaiian Council, starting November 10,...
