Spotlight Now: Charter commissioner Jacob Aki
Every 10 years, Honolulu is required to review and update its charter. Commissioner Jacob Aki explains the process and why it's so important.
HFD extinguished apartment fire in Waikiki
The Honolulu Fire Department battled a blaze inside a high-rise building in Waikiki.
Fatal driveway accident in Kalihi: 72-year-old struck by reversing vehicle
KALIHI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police reported a fatal non-traffic pedestrian-car crash that occurred in the private driveway of a residence in the Kalihi area. On Tuesday, at about 7:55 p.m., it was reported to the Honolulu Police Department that a 19-year-old woman was attempting to reverse out of the driveway...
Dozens of downed trees and branches has city and state crews working round the...
City and state crews are still working to clear dozens of downed trees and branches from this weekend's storms.
Oahu addresses e-bike safety with new statewide regulation bill
Lawmakers are revisiting electric bicycle regulations to address the alarming rise in severe crashes on Oahu. Proposed changes include helmet requirements and age restrictions for young riders.
Department of Transportation Welcomes International Shoppes as New Concessionaire at Honolulu and Kahului Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has selected International Shoppes (iShoppes) to provide retail and in-bond duty free concessions at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG). Under a 10-year contract, New York-based iShoppes along with business partner Ben Crump...
Unreported donations complicate lieutenant governor’s credibility challenge
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke continued her rounds of media appearances Tuesday, trying to explain why it took so long to come forward and why changes were made to campaign records that appear suspicious. Luke was elected partly because of her reputation for honesty and transparency. That...
Kapolei Bites In As Capriotti’s Plants Second Oahu Shop On West Side
Sandwich lovers on Oahu’s west side have a new option with Capriotti’s opening its second Oahu location in Kapolei on Tuesday. Known nationally for its Bobbie and Capastrami sandwiches, the shop at 890 Kamokila Blvd Unit 102 is owned by local restaurateur Soojung Heu, who also runs Capriotti’s Honolulu, bringing the...
Woman, 49, charged in firearms incident involving man and dog
A 49-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a firearms incident involving a man and his dog in Ocean View.
Waianae residents question lack of shelter during homeless sweep, storm
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A homeless sweep in Waianae on Friday is raising concerns after it occurred just one day before a weekend storm. Despite dangerous weather, no additional emergency shelters were opened, leaving some unhoused residents with nowhere to go. “We pay City and County our tax dollars to do...
