14 endangered missing children found safe in Oʻahu operation
“Operation Shine the Light reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s youth."
Night dive tragedy strikes Hawaiʻi’s North Shore
A 30-year-old man was found unresponsive while night diving off Oʻahu's North Shore and was later pronounced dead, highlighting the dangers of Hawaii's ocean environment and the importance of following ocean safety tips.
Hawaii woman spearheads donation drive for Venezuela earthquake relief
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — A Venezuela native is leading a donation drive in Hawaii to provide relief for families in Venezuela who lost everything. Two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 killed more than 1,700, according to the country’s government. Many remain missing and thousands were left homeless.
Waimanalo kauhale faces community pushback over major expansion plans
WAIMANALO (HawaiiNewsNow) — A nonprofit operating a kauhale for homeless residents in Waimanalo is planning to move and significantly expand its village, drawing a grassroots opposition effort from some neighbors. Hui Mahiʻai ‘Aina, led by CEO Blanche McMillan, currently operates 59 tiny homes housing 106 homeless resi
‘I was the villain’: Waianae’s Lorenzo Patricio wins World Boxing Cup in China
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Waianae native Lorenzo Patricio loves being an underdog on a big stage. His mentality fueled a gold-medal run at the recent World Boxing Cup in China. Out of his five wins, four came by unanimous decision. “That final fight, it was a hell of an experience. The...
HPD officer vacancies near record levels as new chief David Lazar takes over
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - David Lazar will be sworn in Thursday as Honolulu’s new police chief, inheriting an officer shortage that has grown steadily for years and now sits near record levels. The Honolulu Police Department is currently down more than 20% of its uniformed officers. Vacancy numbers show the...
Police arrest a suspect in gunpoint robbery in Mokuleia; other suspect remains wanted
MOKULEIA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Honolulu police arrested one of the men who are suspects in a gunpoint robbery that occurred in the Mokuleia area on Friday night. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) reported a 50-year-old man was arrested in Waialua on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, in connection to the Mokuleia robber
Knife found hidden in passenger’s prosthetic at HNL airport TSA checkpoint
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A passenger was stopped at Honolulu’s airport after TSA officers discovered a knife hidden inside a prosthetic leg. According to the Transportation Security Administration, an off-duty law enforcement officer saw the passenger place the knife inside the prosthetic and alerted Lead TSA Officer
Making your Fourth of July affordable despite the rising grocery costs
Fourth of July traditions are coming with a higher price tag this year. According to the latest Consumer Price Index for Honolulu, grocery prices are up 3% compared to a year ago, bringing prices from $70 to $73. Nationally, the cost of classic Fourth of July cookout favorites has also climbed significantly.
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE | SERVICES | BEAUTY & SELF CARE | FAMILY. I’ve been on a quest to find great sourdough bread. While there are versions I like, none made me swoon until I tried Cream & Sugar Hawai‘i’s sourdough boule ($6), which comes plain or with cranberries and walnuts. I stumbled onto it at an event, and aft
