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Helping Hands Hawaii’s Ready to Learn initiative, which provides backpacks filled with essential school supplies, has several distribution dates scheduled, with the first one coming up on Thursday, July 9. Designed to help ease the financial burden of back-to-school shopping for local families experiencing hardships, u

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - There is growing criticism over construction on a property near Maunalani Heights, with some claiming the owner plans to build a “monster home.”. “It’s been an ongoing issue,” said a woman who lives a door down from the property and did not want to be identified.

Honolulu (KHON2) – Turning 65 is a major milestone—and it’s also the time to start thinking about Medicare. According to Medicare Advantage and Supplement Consultant Mark Faildo of Premier Benefit Consultants, many people are unsure when to enroll, how to apply, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Editor’s note: This interview discusses heavy themes of mental health and substance abuse. A street psychiatrist based in Honolulu was recently recognized with a top honor. Dr. Chad Koyanagi is a community psychiatrist and one of the nation's few practicing street psychiatrists. Koyanagi works for multiple agencies, in

WEST OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A shark was reportedly seen eating a turtle near a West Oahu beach Tuesday. The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department posted warning signs on the beach in the Makaha area and issued a shark advisory at 2:14 p.m. According to reports, the 6-8 foot long tiger shark...

The beloved Kahala location on Waialae Avenue has reopened after a 4-month renovation, welcoming guests daily from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Honolulu (KHON2) – Known around the world for its authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum, the restaurant serves a variety of handcrafted dishes that are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Guests can enjoy signature favorites like the famous Baked BBQ Pork Buns, Har Gow, Siu Mai, steamed rice...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Zippy’s in Kahala reopened Tuesday after a four-month closure. The interior of the restaurant underwent extensive renovations. The restaurant, located on Waialae Avenue, features the chain’s signature dishes, Napolean’s Bakery, and a sushi bar from Kahala Sushi.

David Lazar, Honolulu's new police chief, has outlined an ambitious agenda to expand the department, develop a new strategic plan, and integrate modern law enforcement technologies, while also prioritizing recruitment and retention, and enhancing pay structures, benefits, and professional development pathways for offic

The University of Hawai'i Cancer Center has opened the Ho'ōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center, which will offer cutting-edge cancer treatments and clinical trials to Hawai'i residents, reducing the burden of out-of-state treatment costs.