Judge removes himself from Hawaii Kai murder case
The judge in the Hawaii Kai murder case involving the man accused of killing his mom at her Hawaii Kai home in late December has removed himself from further proceedings. Judge Ronald Johnson filed the order after Auna's appearance in circuit court on Friday, where the defendant told the judge he wanted to represent...
Woman hospitalized following moped accident in Nimitz area
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A woman was hospitalized following a moped accident in the Nimitz area on Saturday morning. The accident happened on Sand Island Parkway in the Nimitz area at about 10:34 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, according to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS). A 43-year-old woman was...
Howard’s Business Report: Fed. Law Enforcement raises approved
OPM said the rate applies to mission-critical law enforcement position, borrowing a term from the world of IT.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Ushers in New Era of Affordable Housing in Honolulu with Kūhiō Park...
Honolulu's commitment to affordable housing took a concrete step forward with the recent groundbreaking of Kūhiō Park Low Rises and Homes development, a project set to provide sustainable and accessible living spaces to residents in need. In a ceremony that underscored the state's efforts to support its communities,...
‘Use Less, Pay Less’ Sewer fee updates take effect, encouraging conservation
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new year means new sewer rates. Sewer rates in Hawaii rose by 6% on Thursday, Jan. 1. Officials with Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services are urging residents to use less water to save on sewer bills. The city is also changing how it calculates bills,...
Queen’s Medical Center in Punchbowl welcomes its first baby born in 2026
The Queen’s Medical Center in Punchbowl welcomed its first baby born in 2026 just a few hours after midnight. Mom Kristine Miyasato gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Queen’s Hospital located in Downtown Honolulu at 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Her parents, Kristine and Kevyn Yonesaki, have not given her a...
Oʻahu residents, visitors share New Year’s resolutions
"I would say my New Year's resolution is to lose weight and be healthy."
Oʻahu emergency sirens testing today
Outdoor warning sirens across Oʻahu will be tested today at 11:45 a.m. The test is routine.
Report reveals public demand for effective housing construction policies
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new survey is revealing how Hawaii residents feel about housing, the military and Skyline rail — and how well the state is handling challenges. Federal cuts in 2025 hurt folks already struggling with high costs of housing, food and insurance, and with a recession expected this year, the...
Sakai sweet potato brings in sweet success
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A sweet crop, cultivated in a rural town in Japan, is being met with sweet success thanks to a joint effort between a local farmer and the town’s mayor and council. Just a few months ago, Shinichi Kimura, 69, was hard at work harvesting what has...
