Ahi market prices double affecting businesses operations
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A huge market price rise on ahi pushed Ryan Ching, owner of Ry’s Poke Shop, to close his Kahuku store for the time being. “Very few boats came in, and light catches for three days in a row, so that just skyrocketed the price for a lot of us,” said Ching. “So […]
Mother of Waikiki stabbing suspect says he ‘needs help desperately’
The mother of Braxton Rabago, who is accused of attacking two men in Waikiki over the weekend, said he has been struggling with mental health his entire life.
Honolulu law draws a firm line on curbside commerce
Bright tents pop up at busy corners. Coolers open, and plates pass from hand to hand. It looks easy; but on Oʻahu, these businesses are tightly controlled.
Grand jury indicts man accused of slashing Honolulu police officer’s throat
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man accused of attacking two people and wielding a sharp object against a police officer was indicted Wednesday. Braxton Rabago, 33, was indicted for first-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault, and second-degree attempted assault. On Saturday, Feb. 28, at about 4 p.m., Rabago...
EMS transports 14-year-old moped driver after crash in Wahiawa
WAHIAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Monday, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to a teenager who had run his moped into a sign in Wahiawa. EMS said the incident took place on California Ave. and Uluwehi St. around 4:40 p.m. EMS co-responded with other first responders to a 14-year-old boy who was...
Mayor Blangiardi’s $5B budget: Honolulu’s fiscal future unveiled
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has unveiled a proposed budget exceeding $5 billion, aimed at tackling economic challenges while being $133 million less than the current fiscal year.
Honolulu City Council considers dynamic parking rates
"Every block should have at least one open stall if we've done our job correctly and the price is correct."
City to auction off abandoned, towed vehicles
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The city is auctioning off abandoned and unclaimed vehicles online starting Wednesday. The Department of Customer Services will hold two separate auctions for towed vehicles. Law enforcement-towed vehicles will be auctioned Wednesday, March 4, starting at 8 a.m. Towed and abandoned vehicles...
‘Tough Times’: Honolulu Mayor Wants To Cut $50 Million For Vacant Jobs
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi proposed a budget of just over $5 billion for the upcoming year on Tuesday, easing tight finances by cutting $50 million set aside for vacant positions. Filling those positions has been a cornerstone of Blangiardi’s mayoral agenda, and while officials had raised the prospect of...
HPD says robberies are up on Oahu, need communities help to prevent crimes and...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you feel like there’s been an increase in robberies on Oahu, you’re right, and Honolulu Police say they’re doing what they can to arrest and prosecute these criminals, but need your help. Micah Pai at Pai Cafe is all about taking care of his customers. Open just two years, he knows […]
