Aloha Friday Weather – Calm weather with light showers and small waves
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Weather is nice and clear because of light winds coming down from the mountains. However, around noon, clouds will start to form over the mountains and inland areas. Tonight, some areas might see a few light showers, especially where winds meet. The air is stable, with...
Honolulu EMS unveils new uniform, replacing white with dark blue
Starting Monday, 19 paramedics and EMTs will wear new uniforms as part of a two-month pilot project.
‘He Is Trying to Kill Me,’ Woman Screams as Husband Smashes Her Head with...
Gerhardt Konig, 46, is charged with second-degree attempted murder
Officials identify Kaimuki housefire victim
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department have identified the elderly man who died following a housefire in Kaimuki on Wednesday. Richard Herrera, 79, of Honolulu passed away on Wednesday shortly after being transported to hospital by EMS following a housefire in Kaimuki. Officials said Herrera’s cause...
A peek at Hawaiʻi’s 2 most expensive estates
Property in Hawaiʻi is notoriously expensive. So, when homes reach the millions of dollars status, it's part of the experience.
H-1 driver arrested for DUI after crash
Honolulu Police arrested a man for DUI and negligent injury after crashing into another car on the H-1 Fwy on Thursday morning, March 27, 2025.
Mufi Hannemann resigns as Hawaii Tourism Authority Chair amid audit questions
Mufi Hannemann resigned Thursday as chair of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) Board, following ongoing questions raised by a state audit about discounted services at the Hawaii Convention Center involving his non-profits.
Sonic Drive-In getting closer to opening its first Oahu restaurant
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Sonic Drive-In is getting closer to opening its first Oahu restaurant. Island News has learned that the Oklahoma-based fast-food giant has filed public documents this week, signaling that the project is moving ahead. Sonic Drive-In Hawaii, an entity managed by Edwin Prather, has filed...
Hawaiʻi ranks 6th for delinquencies
Honolulu was recently ranked amongst cities with the lowest delinquency rates on debt payments in the United States.
Lei draping on Friday honors King Kamehameha III
The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts invites the community to take part in a lei draping ceremony to honor King Kamehameha III at his statue in Thomas Square at 9 a.m. on Friday. The annual lei draping recognizes King Kamehameha III’s impact in the state, which includes...