Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks new CEO amid whistleblower lawsuit
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has launched a nationwide search for a new chief executive officer while embroiled in a legal battle with its current CEO, Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira. In its search announcement, OHA said it encourages accomplished leaders with a commitment to public service, st
Empty Homes Tax: Some Like The Idea. Oʻahu Politicians Won’t Hear Of It
Housing in Hawaiʻi has been expensive for a long time. And for Wes Tashiro, who raised a family in ʻEwa Beach before downsizing to Makiki, it feels like there’s never any relief. “It feels like it’s getting worse,” said Tashiro, who is retired after a career working...
We Reported On A Dangerous Crosswalk. State DOT Fixed It!
The traffic signals at a busy Honolulu intersection that once pitted pedestrians against vehicles driving into their path have been modified by Hawaii Department of Transportation engineers after Civil Beat highlighted the issue in April. The change in timing means that vehicles turning left from Ala Moana Boulevard on
Breezy Trades, Choppy Seas As Spotty Showers Hit Honolulu Sunday
Honolulu is in for a warm, breezy Sunday, with mostly sunny skies interrupted by a few quick showers. The high should reach about 85 degrees, while east-northeast trade winds run 15 to 20 mph and gust up to 28 mph. Rain chances remain relatively low during the day at about...
Entertainment: 32nd annual Made in Hawaii Festival; Prince Musical
Tickets are now on sale for the 32nd Annual Made in Hawaii Festival, returning to the Hawaii Convention Center later this month.
New technology tracks whales in ‘noninvasive’ way: UH
"It's a complete game changer, and it makes me feel comfortable. We're putting less pressure on the animals. We don't have to get close to them," said Lars Bejder, MMRP researcher.
85th annual Na Hula Festival brings music, dance to Kapiolani Park
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hula took center stage at Kapiʻolani Regional Park on Sunday for the 85th annual Nā Hula Festival. The free event ran from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park’s bandstand, featuring performances from several hālau, the Royal Hawaiian Band, and 2026 Lei Queen Pua and her court.
First Alert Forecast: Trade winds to ease with more showers possible midweek
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Trade winds will become less breezy as public school students head back to class this week. Forecast models hint at enhanced windward and mauka showers for the western end of the state Tuesday through Thursday. Winds will become lighter through much of the week what’s left of...
State, City to begin months-long Manoa stream cleanup
"The biggest issue we heard from the community was flooding and both DOT and DFM committed that we would clear this stream."
Crash reported on H-1 Freeway at Halawa interchange causes lane closures
HONOLULU (Island News) – A major crash resulted in multiple lane closures on the H-1 Fwy on Sunday afternoon. The Hawaii Department of Transportation reported at 12:55 p.m. that a crash blocked three lanes of the H-1 westbound at the Halawa interchange. Video footage captured at the scene shows...

















