Fur-Angel Foundation hosts upcoming Paws & Paparazzi gala
For nearly 12 years, the Fur-Angel Foundation has been working to give homeless dogs on Oʻahu a second chance at finding a loving forever home. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit is a foster-based dog rescue that has rescued approximately 1,000 dogs since its founding. Rather than simply providing temporary shelter, Fur-Angel...
2026 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Da Seafood Cartel Is Recognized as the Seafood Specialist
No burritos, birria tacos or chile rellenos cram the tables at Da Seafood Cartel. Dishes here celebrate seafood—northern Mexican coastal creations, to be exact—a distinction that sets the Hale ‘Aina Best Mexican winner apart from the meaty familiarity of carnitas and loaded nachos. While you will find beer-battered s
City launches free disaster preparedness program for Oahu businesses
The program includes an online resource hub, a disaster preparedness guidebook and free workshops across the island.
Voters to decide on once-a-decade changes for Honolulu Charter
Twenty questions that could change the county charter will be on the November ballot for Honolulu voters.
Covid Audit: Millions Meant To Support Oʻahu Residents Went Elsewhere
Flush with federal pandemic relief money and then faced with a deadline to spend it, Honolulu city officials shifted money away from projects meant to set Oʻahu up for a strong and equitable recovery. Instead of funding sustained economic relief for residents, a large chunk of the funding went...
Hawaii’s age-21 gun law survives Second Amendment challenge
HONOLULU (CN) — Hawaii can keep 18-year-olds from buying guns, a federal judge ruled, siding with the state in a Second Amendment challenge to its law that requires gunowners to be 21. U.S. District Judge Jill Otake found Hawaii’s restrictions fit within the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation,...
Kan Sushi in Honolulu adds à la carte menu with premium picks
Kan Sushi in Honolulu is expanding beyond its popular all-you-can-eat experience, now offering an à la carte premium menu with options like $6 uni, $5 wagyu, and $5 o toro.
News briefs for Aug. 31: New law office, cutter comes home, mariners rescued and...
Obenauf Law Group expands to Big Island with new Kailua-Kona office. Maui-based estate planning and elder law practice Obenauf Law Group expanded to serve Hawai‘i Island with the opening of a new office in Kailua-Kona. With nearly a quarter of Big Island residents at or near retirement age, the expansion allows the fir
HPD Chief appoints permanent deputy chiefs
HONOLULU (Island News) – On Monday, Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Chief David Lazar named Interim Deputy Chief Brandon Nakasato and Major Parker Bode as HPD’s new permanent deputy chiefs. Nakasato has about 27 years of service with HPD and has held a broad range of patrol, investigative and...
Honolulu Police Department announces deputy chiefs
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar announced today the selection of HPD’s permanent deputy chiefs: Interim Deputy Chief Brandon Nakasato and Maj. Parker Bode. “Brandon and Parker have consistently demonstrated integrity, a strong work ethic and steady leadership,” Lazar said. “They are forward

















