Kaneohe’s Emalia Dalire crowned Miss Hawaii 2025
Emalia Dalire has been named the new Miss Hawaii 2025, taking the title at the historic Hawai'i Theatre.
Egg prices in Honolulu decreased for the first time in months
Egg prices in Honolulu decreased in May 2025 compared with the previous month. That’s according to statistics collected by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, which were released on Monday. According to HDOA, the benchmark price for a dozen large, locally produced non-organic eggs dropped 5.6% from $9.58 to $9.04,...
Honolulu Police Department Sued For Allegedly Arresting Sober Drivers For DUI
The ACLU alleges in a new lawsuit against the Honolulu Police Department that it has a nasty habit of arresting sober drivers for driving under the influence.
New mural celebrates the diversity of Hawaii’s LGBTQIA+ community
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A colorful new addition to Waikiki is ready for National Pride Month. It’s a giant mural inside of Tapas Waikiki on Lewers Street that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. Ten different people are depicted in the mural, including recognition of the Native Hawaiian māhū...
State Housing Czar Demands Church Return Housing For Homeless Elderly
The state’s Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions is demanding that a Korean church either return or pay $20,000 apiece to buy 20 state-owned tiny housing units installed in their Honolulu parking lot. The demands were outlined in a letter sent to the pastor of Hawaii Cedar Church by...
HDOE breaks ground on new gym and music building at Farrington High School
Hawaii Department of Education officials, along with local leaders and school alumni, broke ground on a $60 million gym and music building at Farrington High School Friday. The construction project, to build a three-story multi-purpose building that will house the school’s gymnasium, music facilities, locker room and...
Four suspects in Makaha shooting have been charged
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The four suspects arrested in connection with last week’s shooting in Makaha have been charged. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the suspects are 17, 19 and two 20-year-old men. They are being held on $1 million bail. HPD said that on Wednesday, a group of suspects parked down the road...
What’s Cooking: Dim sum and more at Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodles
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Oahu residents who love dim sum -- but not the drive into town -- have a new option to get their fix. Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodles at Pearlridge Center debuted a new dim sum menu alongside its signature rice noodle soups served with a variety of broths and side dishes, originating from...
Chemical substance detected in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes water
A recent water sample from the Volcano Catchment Chlorinator of the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park water system detected low levels of a chemical substance in the water.
Putting rocks on the beach, cutting trees to save Oʻahu highway
The State Department of Transportation said it is necessary to protect Kamehameha Highway in Kaaawa, but some beachgoers have reservations.
