Crews respond to gas leak in Kalihi
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Crews responded to a gas leak in Kalihi Thursday. Honolulu fire and police were called to McNeill Street near Dillingham Boulevard at around 1:30 p.m. Hawaii Gas said that a contractor with the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation hit a two-inch pipe. Crews spent about an hour...
What’s Up Weekend: Fashion, Lions, and Laughs Take Over Honolulu
Honolulu (KHON2) – From runway glamour to roaring wildlife and side-splitting comedy, Honolulu is buzzing with events that showcase the best of Hawai‘i’s culture, community, and creativity. First up, the Hawaii’s Finest Music & Fashion Festival is set to transform the Kalakaua Ballrooms into an immersive celebration...
City takes over West Oahu road to prevent it from closing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A road connecting Ewa Villages and Kapolei that was on the verge of closing will now remain open. The city is taking over control of Philippine Sea Road from the Hawaiian Railway Society after they announced plans to close the road last month. The Hawaiian Railway Society...
Worth the wait: Shoppers brave long lines for local finds
This year, the Made in Hawaii Festival is living up to its name - not just in products, but in patience.
Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente workers rally as contract agreements near expiration nationwide
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Contract agreements are about to expire for 62,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers around the United States, including 1,900 workers in Hawaii. Hundreds of those workers waved signs and rallied outside Kaiser Permanente’s Moanalua medical center to call for higher wages and safer...
Crowds line up for first day of Made in Hawaii Festival
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The first day of the Made in Hawaii Festival kicked off Friday with thousands of attendees eager to get their hands on local products. The annual event at the Hawaii Convention Center features more than 700 local artisans, makers and entrepreneurs showcasing their wares, including nearly...
Nimitz Highway lane closed 24/7 until 2030: HART
Lanes on Nimitz Highway and Iwilei Road will be closed for the next five years starting Aug. 18, 2025, announced the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation.
TSA finds sneakers stuffed with drugs in carry-on at Kona airport
Two pairs of drug-stuffed shoes were discovered in a passenger's carry-on at Ellison Onizuka International Airport, reported the Transportation Security Administration.
Rising tariffs squeeze Hawaiʻi makers at the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) -- From aloha shirts to Koa wood jewelry boxes, the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival celebrates local craftsmanship. But behind the lei and aloha spirit is a global supply chain, and vendors say rising tariffs are cutting into profits for the very small businesses this festival was built to...
Rebuilding Hawai‘i’s Film Industry: Hawai‘i Film Alliance
Join the Movement: Hawai‘i Film Alliance Brings Creatives Together to Build a Stronger Film Future for Hawai‘i. They will be hosting the first "Pilina Meet & Greet" on Sunday, August 17 from 4-8pm at Moani's Waikiki. Attendance is free when you sign up for their newsletter at www.hawaiifilmalliance.org. HFA's goal is...