Man indicted for Halawa murder
Frank Bright, 38, has been indicted for the death of his wife, Aimee Takaki.
How to see this once-in-a-lifetime historical performance, free for the public
It is a chance to stand in the presence of our kūpuna, to honor our Queen, and to carry forward the wisdom that has guided our people for generations."
State House committee looks to improve Honolulu’s response to emergency situations
Better communication. More training. Even using artificial intelligence. Those were just some of the improvements that officials with Honolulu's emergency management team mentioned as ways to help Oahu deal with emergencies.
Surge In Inmate Suicides Take Toll On Hawaiʻi Taxpayers, Too
There is a price to be paid for suicides in Hawaiʻi prisons and jails, and state taxpayers are on the hook. Six cases active in state court are connected to inmate suicides at state-run jails and prisons, and lawyers who represent families of deceased inmates say at least two additional lawsuits over suspected...
Hawaiʻi gas prices hold steady as inflation shifts
Hawaiʻi gas prices hold steady as inflation shifts
Health department shuts down Thai eatery for multiple violations
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) has shut down an Aiea eatery due to insufficient refrigeration for food that requires temperature control for safety. HDOH issued the red placard for Olay’s Thai Food Express on Thursday after a routine inspection and cited the restaurant for multiple...
19-year-old man indicted for Attempted Murder in Nanakuli beach shooting
HONOLULU (Island News) – A 19-year-old man was indicted for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree after a shooting took place at a beach in Nanakuli. Kaison Kaholo was indicted for the alleged shooting of a 17-year-old man that occurred on September 6, 2025, at the Zablan Beach Park.
Police search for suspect after shots fired in Kalihi
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Officers are investigating after gunfire was reported in Kalihi Wednesday afternoon. Police responded to Kuhio Park Terrace at around 3:25 p.m. Officers received the description of a suspect vehicle, and later found it unoccupied, according to HPD. No arrests have been made. Anyone with...
Eviction order at McCully massage parlor leads to illegal game room bust
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Deputy sheriffs with the Department of Law Enforcement served an eviction order at a massage parlor in Pawaa Thursday, only to discover it was actually an illegal game room. Hawaii News Now was the only camera present when authorities swarmed the Flower Spa at Philip Street and...
Missing man found dead near Keehi Lagoon
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A man who was last seen in July was found dead in the Keehi Lagoon area days after he was reported missing. Fernando Agpaoa, 61, who was last seen on Tuesday evening, July 29, along the canal leading out to Keehi Lagoon. An unidentified dead body was found by the Department of Land and...
