Varying opinions expressed to officials at Waianae Town Hall
Hundreds turned out to a town hall in West Oahu on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet isn’t moving — yet
With the ongoing renovations at Aloha Stadium, the near future of the beloved Aloha Stadium Swap Meet can be a bit confusing.
H-1 Freeway Middle Street westbound lanes reopen after crash
KALIHI, Hawaii (Island News) -- All westbound lanes on the H-1 Freeway near Middle Street are back open after a motor vehicle crash. The Honolulu Police Department sent out an alert at around 1:47 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, closing the lanes. Officers reopened the road at 4:25 a.m. HPD...
Illegal game room raid in Waipahu leads to two arrests
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) busted an illegal game room located in the Waipahu area on Tuesday, August 12. HPD officers from the Narcotics Vice Division executed a search warrant at an illegal gambling room on Lumiauau St. in Waipahu. During the search, police...
Late musician Fiji’s soul shines through Kaimukī mural
A new mural at the intersection of Waialae and Koko Head avenues in Kaimukī honors the late musician Fiji. The mural is 10 feet tall and about 20 feet wide. Tony Rocks, owner and manager of the Honolulu Piercing Company, commissioned the renowned street artist Tehrell Porter to beautify the side of the building.
Suspect arrested after allegedly robbing elderly man at gunpoint
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police arrested a suspect late Monday night following a reported armed robbery in Palolo. On Sunday, Aug. 10, just after noon, police responded to a call on Waiomao Road. According to police, the 76-year-old male victim reported that a man broke into his home, held a...
Arson identified in Kunia fire as HPD, HFD investigate
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Honolulu Fire Department said they were called to Kunia at around 8:45 a.m. The Honolulu Police Department was not far behind with their notification coming in at 9:30 a.m.
Groundbreaking marks next phase of rail project into urban Honolulu
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony on Monday at the future site of the Kaakaukukui (Civic Center) Station in Kakaako. The event marks the beginning of construction on the next phase of the rail project — the City Center Guideway and Stations segment — heading...
Cheap Eats with Guy Hagi: Kawaii Kokoro
Guy Hagi heads to Aina Haina Shopping Center to check out a health food bar. Cafe Maharani is a Hagi family favorite, they've been dining at the spot in the University area for 25 years. Enjoy some rich, and flavorful Indian cuisine. Cheap Eats: Kaimuki Shokudo. Updated: Jul. 9, 2025...
Hawaiʻi medical school’s Willed Body Program pauses new enrollments indefinitely
The University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine announced that it will not accept new enrollments for the Willed Body Program due to an overwhelming amount of interest and limited space. The JABSOM program allows people to plan to donate their bodies after death for use in...