Officer struck by car on H-1 Freeway, impaired driver arrested
KUNIA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police responded to a serious crash involving an HPD Police Solo Bike Officer that occurred on the H-1 West Freeway in the Kunia area. HPD said it was reported on Thursday, at about 11 p.m. It was reported to the Honolulu Police Department that a 38-year-old...
CDC Investigates After 27 Passengers and Crew Fall Sick
An outbreak on a luxury cruise ship departing from Miami sickened 27 people with a gastrointestinal (GI) illness, the Centers for Disease Control reported. Six of those affected were crew members. The Regent Seven Seas was on a voyage from Miami to Honolulu, scheduled Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, when...
10 cities retirees avoid due to high living costs
The dream of retirement often looks like freedom from work, time to explore hobbies, visits with family, and perhaps travel without a clock watching over you. But for many retirees, reality quickly collides with the cost of living in certain urban areas where housing, healthcare, transportation, and everyday expenses...
9 restaurants in Hawaii appear on Yelp’s top 100 romantic restaurants
HONOLULU (Island News) -- For those looking for the perfect place to take a date this Valentine’s Day, these restaurants in Hawaii are certified by Yelp, and Cupid, as the most romantic restaurants in the country. Yelp Elites put their heart into narrowing down the top 100 romantic restaurants...
Residents invited to meeting for Date Street, McCully walkway projects
The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services and Honolulu Complete Streets invite residents of McCully, Moiliili, and Kapahulu to a community meeting to learn about the Date Street and McCully neighborhood walkway projects. At the meeting, the city will share project information and collect...
HI Now Daily: BizBoost connects Hawaii small businesses and nonprofits to free federal funding...
HONOLULU (HI Now) – BizBoost, a partnership between the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation, provides free, personalized assistance to help small businesses and nonprofits navigate federal grants and loan opportunities. Through the program, organizations can receive expert...
Hawaii man fulfills Winter Olympic dreams through coaching
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s Ryan Shimabukuro has lived the Olympic dream as a coach for the U.S. speedskating team for 24 years. Shimabukuro was born and raised on Oahu, and discovered his passion for ice skating before Hawaii even had an ice rink. He was inspired by Eric Heiden’s...
Honolulu police disciplinary report reveals officer dismissals
The Honolulu Police Department's Legislative Disciplinary Report for 2025 highlighted 51 disciplinary actions involving officers. The report revealed that at least half of these cases resulted in officers being discharged, though many dismissals are still pending grievances.
Josh Groban teams up with BYU-Hawaii choir for Honolulu show
Experience Josh Groban's GEMS WORLD tour debuting in Hawaii this Saturday with a special performance by the local Ho'olokahi Chamber Choir. It's a unique opportunity for fans to enjoy a "Hawaii only" experience at the Blaisdell Arena.
‘Lot of joy’: Soft opening for local fashion brand Always A.line’s new location
A local wahine-owned fashion brand now has a brand new location for shoppers to visit!
