‘I was the villain’: Waianae’s Lorenzo Patricio wins World Boxing Cup in China
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Waianae native Lorenzo Patricio loves being an underdog on a big stage. His mentality fueled a gold-medal run at the recent World Boxing Cup in China. Out of his five wins, four came by unanimous decision. “That final fight, it was a hell of an experience. The...
HPD officer vacancies near record levels as new chief David Lazar takes over
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - David Lazar will be sworn in Thursday as Honolulu’s new police chief, inheriting an officer shortage that has grown steadily for years and now sits near record levels. The Honolulu Police Department is currently down more than 20% of its uniformed officers. Vacancy numbers show the...
Police arrest a suspect in gunpoint robbery in Mokuleia; other suspect remains wanted
MOKULEIA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Honolulu police arrested one of the men who are suspects in a gunpoint robbery that occurred in the Mokuleia area on Friday night. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) reported a 50-year-old man was arrested in Waialua on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, in connection to the Mokuleia robber
Knife found hidden in passenger’s prosthetic at HNL airport TSA checkpoint
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A passenger was stopped at Honolulu’s airport after TSA officers discovered a knife hidden inside a prosthetic leg. According to the Transportation Security Administration, an off-duty law enforcement officer saw the passenger place the knife inside the prosthetic and alerted Lead TSA Officer
Making your Fourth of July affordable despite the rising grocery costs
Fourth of July traditions are coming with a higher price tag this year. According to the latest Consumer Price Index for Honolulu, grocery prices are up 3% compared to a year ago, bringing prices from $70 to $73. Nationally, the cost of classic Fourth of July cookout favorites has also climbed significantly.
Best of HONOLULU 2026: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE | SERVICES | BEAUTY & SELF CARE | FAMILY. I’ve been on a quest to find great sourdough bread. While there are versions I like, none made me swoon until I tried Cream & Sugar Hawai‘i’s sourdough boule ($6), which comes plain or with cranberries and walnuts. I stumbled onto it at an event, and aft
E-motorcycle rider in critical condition after collision
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 33-year-old e-motorcycle rider is in critical condition after he collided with a vehicle in Kaimuki Tuesday morning. The collision happened just before 6:30 a.m., on Waialae Avenue. According to the Honolulu Police Department, a vehicle was attempting to make a left turn into the Palolo McD
18-year-old motorcyclist dies in high speed crash in Kapolei
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) – A teen has died following a collision involving a motorcycle in Kapolei on Tuesday night, just before 11 p.m. Police reported that an 18-year-old man on a motorcycle was headed eastbound on the Kalaeloa Blvd off-ramp at a high rate of speed when he lost control and struck a concrete barr
Pearlridge Texaco closes after 60 years
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A longtime Aiea gas station has permanently closed after serving the community for about 60 years. Island Energy Services said Pearlridge Texaco, located on Kamehameha Highway across from Pearlridge Center, closed Tuesday after its lease expired. “We are deeply grateful to the Pearlridge Texa
Recognizing, treating heat-related illnesses: Hawaiʻi summer guide
Heat related illnesses can develop quickly in Hawaiʻi and can range from mild discomfort to medical emergencies, so it is important to recognize the warning signs and take action quickly.
