Navy seeks public input on landing ships at JBPHH
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The U.S. Navy is seeking public input on a proposal to homeport new landing ships at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Navy is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement on the potential effects of stationing up to nine Medium Landing Ship-class vessels at the base. The proposal also...
Broken pedestrian lights in McCully makes crossing the street a hazard
Residents of McCully, Oahu are forced to risk their safety when crossing S King Street due to broken pedestrian lights, prompting the City to replace them with solar-powered beacons within the next two months.
Up To 5 Billion Gallons Of Water Wasted By The Navy Since Red Hill...
Every day on Oʻahu, the U.S. Navy pumps an average of 1.7 million gallons of water from the Red Hill well, filters it, and dumps it in a nearby stream – effectively sending it to the ocean. Pump, filter, dump. Pump, filter, dump. Month after month. Year after...
Honolulu acquires Kaʻaahi St. property for affordable housing
The City and County of Honolulu has acquired the Kaʻaahi Street property, with plans to build thousands of affordable housing units around the future Kūwili Skyline Station.
City’s plan for Iwilei brings thousands of affordable housing units, hopefully clean up area
City officials have released their latest plans for the Iwilei-Kapalama corridor, which includes thousands of affordable housing units, retail and commercial space, and a connection to the Skyline, in an effort to create a vibrant, mixed-use, transit-connected neighborhood and help clean up the area.
‘Shocked’: Carjacking victims want stiffer charges for alleged thief
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Victims of an alleged carjacking at Honolulu’s airport last week feel state prosecutors are not doing enough about their case. Garrett Spencer, 25, was charged with theft and unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle after the incident. But Lawrence and Rose Ching, who own the car...
New eateries set to revitalize University area in Honolulu
The Waianuenue at Kapaakea Shopping Center near UH Manoa is set to open a variety of new eateries, including Shaka Shaka Tea, The Well, Paris Baguette, Ramen Asukaya, Local Boy Sushi, Wingstop, Phuket Thai University, Morning Brew, OAKBERRY Hawaiʻi, Broke Da Mouth Grindz, and Island Manapua, bringing a variety of local
Monday Weather | Trade winds continue with more showers expected Tuesday
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will continue across Hawaii today as high pressure remains north of the islands. The winds are expected to ease slightly beginning Tuesday and remain lighter through the rest of the week. Passing showers will continue to favor windward and mountain...
Historic Lahainaluna High School celebrates 195 years
Hundreds of alumni, former faculty, staff and community members celebrated Lahainaluna High School's 195th anniversary in downtown Las Vegas, recognizing it as the oldest high school west of the Rocky Mountains.
Sunrise Xtra: Cienna Pilotin on Kelsey Pfendler’s Record-Breaking Solo Row from Monterey to Hawaii
Hawaii News Now reporter Cienna Pilotin joins us to talk about her interview with Kelsey Pfendler and the story behind her record-breaking 2,400-mile solo row from Monterey, California to Honolulu in 43 days. Cienna breaks down how Pfendler endured rough seas, high winds, extreme sleep deprivation, and auditory halluci
