Young Brothers Wins 25% Rate Hike But Faces Stricter Oversight
The cost of shipping food and other goods between the Hawaiian Islands is about to rocket up more than 25%, sparking dismay among some residents, farmers and business owners. On Monday, the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a rate increase for Young Brothers, the state’s sole neighbor island...
Cheap Eats: The restaurant that’s not really a restaurant, Middle Eats
We're in downtown Honolulu at the Harbor Court, and we're checking out some food from a restaurant that's not really a restaurant.
Waipio murder suspect Clarence Luke heads to court Thursday
Clarence Luke, accused of killing his girlfriend's brother, is set to appear in court this Thursday.
City and County of Honolulu among America’s Dream Employers 2026
An independent survey of U.S. college students and employees across the nation has deemed the City and County of Honolulu one of Forbes' America's Dream Employers 2026, according to a release. The distinction is based on evaluating key factors such as atmosphere and development, salary, reputation, culture, working...
Fix It! Popular Downtown Honolulu Street Crossing Needs To Be More Visible
In the past two months, Honolulu architect Joshua Briggs said he has almost been hit three times by cars and even a city bus, all while crossing King Street’s striped crosswalk between ʻIolani Palace and the King Kamehameha statue. He’s also watched vehicles nearly strike tourists and local...
Wastewater treatment plant exceeds discharge limit into Kailua waters
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) -- The public is advised to avoid the Kailua Bay waters after an excessive amount of wastewater was discharged into the area. A sample was collected on Monday, Nov. 17, in the waters near the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Wastewater Treatment Plant's ocean outfall. The discharge...
All Our Favorite Pies in Honolulu
One of the biggest perks of my recent move to ‘Aiea is my proximity to Anna Miller’s and its case of heavenly fresh-baked pies. And try as I might to push myself to order something different, I always come back to its iconic fresh strawberry pie, which layers a mound of giant glazed whole strawberries with luscious...
‘Last chance’ to turn in illegal fireworks this weekend in Waipahu
State law enforcement officials say this weekend's fireworks buy-back is your last chance to do the right thing.
City Council advances bill to incentivize income-based rental housing program
The Honolulu City Council Budget Committee advanced a bill Tuesday to try and make an unused affordable housing program more attractive to landlords. Currently, landlords who dedicate their properties as affordable rentals for those making up to 80% of the annual median income for at least five years can receive a...
Convicted felon accused of stealing firearms from storage locker pleads not guilty
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A convicted felon who allegedly admitted to stealing guns from a storage locker has pleaded not guilty in federal court. Sidney Campbell, 45, is accused of stealing a collection of firearms and ammunition from a storage locker in Pearl City on Oct. 25. Court documents say he...

















