Man accused of ramming stolen truck into police vehicles appears in court
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man accused of ramming a stolen pickup into police vehicles in Kalaeloa appeared in court Friday. Dane Na Hoo Ikaika O Kalalea Lemes-Keller, 34, was charged Thursday with assault on a law enforcement officer, second-degree assault, unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, criminal prope
Japanese company seeks first permit to import liquefied natural gas to Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Japanese energy company JERA has applied for a federal permit to build an offshore terminal for liquid natural gas on Oahu. The application is the first step toward approval of a $1.5 billion power plant that could provide nearly half of the island’s electricity. But the...
Celebrity chef Katie Chin returns to Honolulu with heartfelt one-woman show
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Celebrity chef Katie Chin is returning to Honolulu next month to perform a revamp of her heartfelt one-woman show “Holy Shiitake: A Wok Star is Born,” which blends food, family and finding your voice. The show will run at the Manoa Valley Theatre on Wednesday,...
Family honors son at Waianae’s graduation ceremony
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Seniors at Waianae High School are receiving their diplomas Friday night. But for one family, it’s a celebration not only for a major accomplishment, but for a loved one’s life. Maikah Hampp-Iriarte will be with his fellow graduates at Waianae High School’s ceremony. He may not be there physically, b
M5.9 earthquake recorded on Mauna Loa; NO tsunami expected
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that occurred on the western flank of Mauna Loa Friday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported the the quake’s origin time was 9:46 p.m. with preliminary coordinates of 19.3N, 155.9W, the warning center said. Hawaii News Now...
Hawaii rocked by 6.0 earthquake as locals report powerful tremors
A powerful 6.0 earthquake struck near Mauna Loa on Hawaii's Big Island, sending shockwaves across the state
Lantern floating will return to Magic Island
Thousands are expected at Ala Moana Beach Park on Memorial Day for the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi ceremony. The annual tradition honors loved ones through floating lanterns, live performances, and personal messages of remembrance.
Bank of Hawaiʻi purchases Chinatown’s Marks Garage for employee parking
Parking is tight – and expensive — in downtown Honolulu. One large employer just bought a parking garage for its employees to use. Bank of Hawaiʻi recently bought Marks Garage in Chinatown to provide affordable parking for its employees. The garage has more than 300 spaces. It's...
Veteran-owned food truck serves up North Indian cuisine while giving back
HONOLULU (KHON2) – Haveli Da Tandoor is a new food truck specializing in North Indian cuisine served fresh off a mobile tandoori oven. Their menu includes lamb-lollis, butter chicken, lamb curry and more. Viewers can find them at various pop-up events including the Village Night Market at Pearlridge Center. Village Nig
The Conversation: A hana hou show on ‘Hawaiʻi: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans’
Today on The Conversation, we look back on a groundbreaking exhibit that is coming to a close at the British Museum: “Hawaiʻi: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans.”. HPR attends the opening of a new exhibition on Hawaiʻi's ties to Great Britain at the British Museum in London | Full Story (Jan. 2026)
