Kona couple charged in major drug bust near a school
KONA, Hawaii (Island News) – A Kona couple was arrested and charged after a narcotics search at a residence on Lapa Nui St. in Kona on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, according to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. David Jossy, 37, and Amy Fattorosi, 36, were charged with multiple...
Stolen truck used in crime spree as suspects target Oahu homes
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A number of residents across several Oahu neighborhoods say a group of thieves are on a crime spree, and it’s leaving them unsettled. They say the suspects are casing homes, stealing items, and they’re using a stolen truck to get around. Around 2 a.m. Sunday,...
Woman charged with Second-Degree Assault involving hammer in Kahalu’u
KAHALU’U, Hawaii (Island News) – A 41-year-old woman was arrested and charged with Assault after an incident that involved a hammer in the Kahalu’u area. According to police documents, the incident occurred on Monday, November 17, at 10:40 a.m. when two women got into an argument. The...
Teen girl held at gunpoint in bus stop robbery
MAILI (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department has opened a first-degree robbery investigation following an incident on Tuesday involving a 15-year-old girl. Police said at about 7:05 a.m., the teen was waiting at a bus stop in the area of Farrington Highway and St. Johns Rd. when a white Kia sedan pulled up...
Honolulu City Council agrees to settlement of 16-year-old boy shot dead by police
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu City Council signed off on a settlement on Wednesday with the family of Iremamber Sykap, the 16 year-old boy killed by Honolulu police officers in 2021. On April 5, 2021, police were in pursuit of Sykap and other suspects during a high-speed car chase....
Contractor: City Offered $8M To Settle $320M Claim For Honolulu Rail Delays
A major contractor still working on the Honolulu rail project has gone back to court to try to collect $320 million it says the city owes in compensation for delays and other unexpected costs associated with construction of the project. Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV on Monday filed a new version...
Seeking the Best Trader Joe’s Snacks: A Mainlander’s Quest
As the weekend approaches, many are gearing up for a trip to the beloved grocery chain, Trader Joe's. A particular mainlander is seeking to win the omiyage (a traditional Japanese gift) contest and is on the hunt for the must-bring items from Trader Joe's. The question posed on social media has sparked a lively...
Planet Fitness Muscles Into Pearlridge, Turning Mall Errands Into Workout Runs
Planet Fitness has officially set up shop at Pearlridge Center in Aiea this week, rolling out a full gym on the mall's movie-theater side and giving central Oʻahu shoppers a convenient place to squeeze in a workout between errands or after a show. The new club adds one more reason for Pearlridge visitors to stick...
Morning Mess On Moanalua: H-201 Crash Near Tripler Cleared After Commute Snarl
All eastbound lanes of the H-201 Moanalua Freeway near the Tripler off-ramp were back open by late Wednesday morning after a motor-vehicle collision that briefly snarled the commute for drivers heading toward downtown Honolulu and nearby medical facilities. According to DOT Hawaiʻi on X, the agency posted at about...
Aloha Kia to ‘Drive Out Hunger,’ offering free Thanksgiving meals to military families
HONOLULU (Island News) – Veterans and military families are welcome to pick up a free Thanksgiving meal during multiple drive-through events across the state!. Aloha Kia dealerships are partnering with local veterans’ organizations to “Drive Out Hunger” by hosting drive-through events happening on Kauai, Hilo, Oahu,...
