DOH issues red “closed” placard to a Leonard’s malasadas food truck in Waikele
Leonard Jr’s Hot Malasadas & Expresso, a food truck in Waikele on Oahu, was closed Wednesday after a health inspector discovered a lack of running water for handwashing, according to a Hawaii Department of Health news release. DOH issued a red “closed” placard to Leonard Jr’s at 95 Lumiʻāina...
Hawaii Relief Program opens applications for housing and utility help for needy residents
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Christopher Manabat is doing everything he can to feed his children, even if that means he goes hungry. "I just don't want to see my kids suffer," Manabat said. "And as their father, I feel like it's my responsibility to make sure that they're fed and cared for."
Medical Examiner’s Office identifies 19-year-old woman in fatal Nanakuli crash
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office (ME) released the identity of the woman who died in a multi-vehicle crash in Nanakuli. The crash occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at approximately 4:50 a.m. and involved multiple drivers and pedestrians. The ME’s Office identified the 19-year-old woman as...
Man, 31, in critical condition after Kailua moped crash
A 31-year-old man is in the hospital in critical condition following an early morning moped crash in Kailua, the Honolulu Police Department said.
Woman, 71, dead after crash on Kahekili Highway
A woman is dead following an accident on Kahekili Highway.
HPD Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling in Kalihi, Seizing Firearms, Drugs, and Cash
The Honolulu Police Department has reported a series of gambling busts that led to the seizure of 50 gambling machines, illicit drugs, firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash. According to the official social media post by HPD, the operations took place in Kalihi, with consecutive raids carried out between October...
Video: HART’s Skyline Segment 2 Now Open
Segment 2 of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s (HART) Skyline opened on Oct. 16, 2025, and can be seen in this new drone flyover video highlighting the route and additional four stations from the Hālawa (Aloha Stadium) Station to the Kahauiki (Middle Street Transit Center) Station. HART...
Makiki Building Fire Extinguished After Early Morning Response
Honolulu Fire Department crews extinguished a building fire in Makiki early this morning, bringing the blaze under control before the morning rush. The incident sent personnel to Lunalilo Street near Piikoi Street and drew multiple engine companies from nearby stations. Officials say it is not yet clear whether...
Nurse goes above and beyond to help patient learn how to walk again
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Shon Morishige has helped many patients recover from injury and disease at the Rehab Hospital of the Pacific. Morishige‘s work with one woman in particular earned him the distinction as one of Hawaii’s Healthcare Heroes. Im Muller pushes through each session of physical therapy, determined...
New leaders elected for HART, work begins on Segment 3 of Skyline
Effective Oct. 28, Kika G. Bukoski will serve as Chair of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Board of Directors and Chris Takashige as Vice Chair, announced HART.
