Journey’s final Hawaii shows get official state honor
Journey is wrapping up 52 years of aloha with three last performances at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, and the state and city are sending them off in a big way — with official proclamations declaring September 5th and 6th "Mahalo, Journey — For 52 Years of Aloha."
Is Hawaii too expensive? Spotlight Now looks at tourism trends, cooling Waikiki economy
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rising prices at the grocery store and gas station, stagnant wages, and flatlining tourism have combined to stall Hawaiʻi’s economy. Carl Bonham, executive director of the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO), said the current economic slump is the result of multiple c
7-Eleven brings Japan’s ‘tamago sando’ to Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU (KHON2) – – The humble egg salad sandwich is getting a fresh look in Hawai‘i. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7-Eleven Hawai‘i will offer a new Japanese Style Egg Salad Sandwich inspired by the popular version sold at 7-Eleven Japan. Known in Japan as ‘tamago sando’,...
TRACKING LOWELL | Lowell strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Lowell has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph winds. It is possible that it will become a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 150 mph by tomorrow. Hurricane Lowell continues to strengthen quickly and is now a Category 4 hurricane with 130 mph...
Kapolei kupuna reveals ‘super’ secret identity in viral video
A kupuna at a Kapolei senior living home went viral after revealing her secret identity in a social media video.
Honolulu Police investigate alleged kidnapping in Nanakuli
NANAKULI, Hawaii (Island News) – Honolulu police have launched a kidnapping investigation following reports from a woman who claimed she was held against her will and subjected to repeated assaults over several days. According to police highlights, the incident occurred on August 2, 2026, at approximately 2 a.m. Police
Marine debris team completes latest Papahanaumokuakea cleanup mission
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A marine debris cleanup crew has returned to Honolulu after another mission to protect the fragile ecosystems of Papahanaumokuakea. The Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project completed its second mission of 2026 on Friday after a 21-day expedition to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The te
Power outages boost island solar and battery businesses
After Hurricane Lala, power outages harmed many island businesses. But Hawaii solar installation companies have seen a boom to their business, with battery packs and battery generators becoming hot commodities. The phones have been ringing off the hook at Hawaii Energy Connection in Halawa Valley. "Business has probabl
August 31, 2026 TROPICS: Tracking Lowell south and Karina north Labor Day weekend; Jen...
Two storms headed in our general direction with the latest NHC track taking Lowell south and Karina north this Labor Day weekend.
Mullen, Lyons, Ka’aihue address media ahead of Ninth Island Showdown
There’s still a bitter taste in the mouth of the UNLV faithful following their home opener loss to the University of Memphis Tigers this past Saturday. In a game that saw transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold shine, throwing for 291 yards and accounting for two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing, the Rebels went on

















