Tens of thousands expected for Fiji Tribute Concert at Waikīkī Shell
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) – If you’re going to be anywhere near Waikīkī this weekend, or planning to catch the tribute concert for Fiji at the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell, you’ll want to plan ahead. Big crowds, traffic and safety rules are all...
DOH reports Hawaii’s 13th travel-related case of dengue fever of 2025
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) reported the 13th travel-related dengue fever case in the state this year. The infected person recently returned to Oahu after traveling to a country where dengue is common. 12 cases were reported on Oahu this year while one was reported on Maui.
Popular local shave ice company to expand to California
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An iconic shave ice company announced on Instagram that it plans to open a fifth location in California. Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice said it will soon expand to Old Sacramento. Ululani’s Shave Ice launched in Lahaina in 2008 and has 15 locations across the islands, in...
Hawaiian Airlines names new CEO
Hawaiian Airlines is going to have a new CEO, Alaska Air Group announced on Sept. 10.
Man charged for Kapiolani Boulevard hit-and-run death of teen girl to change plea
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The man who was charged for the alleged hit-and-run death of a 16-year-old girl on Kapiolani Boulevard in 2023 will change his plea to guilty on Friday. Mitchel Miyashiro, 47, who was charged with negligent homicide is expected to plead guilty on Sept. 12, 2025, according...
Husband charged in Halawa murder investigation
Frank Bright was charged with second-degree murder after his wife, Amy Bright, was found dead with multiple injuries, and DNA evidence linked him to the crime.
Amid backlash, lawmakers defend mainland trip over Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Instagram video of two state lawmakers visiting Virginia to find Edward Blum, the latest challenger to Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy, ignited a flurry of frustration online. Critics questioned whether state Sen. Brenton Awa and Rep. Diamond Garcia used taxpayer money to pay for...
Hawaii Firefighters Dive In To Save Furry Creature After Hearing Barking In Storm Drain
They say it takes a village to keep a pet safe – and that couldn’t be more true!. For one O’ahu family, what began as a routine Wednesday walk with their young Pit Bull, Kila, quickly turned into something unforgettable. The lively pup was enjoying her stroll when she suddenly spotted movement in the distance.
Local malasada business fined after removing red placard
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A local malasada business has been fined by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch for the intentional removal of a red “closed” placard. The DOH issued a notice of violation and order to Manuela Malasadas Co., LLC, doing business as Manuela Malasadas,...
Hawaii considering anti-squatter law to protect homeowners, cut eviction times
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Oahu landlord who won a court ruling in July to get his delinquent tenants evicted is still waiting for sheriffs to kick them out. His ordeal is shining a light on a problem with Hawaii’s laws to prevent squatting. Will Choy says he’s out about...