Bill banning cash crypto purchases at kiosks awaits governor’s decision
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has until the end of the month to send his intent-to-veto list to lawmakers. Among the legislation he is considering is a bill that would ban using cash to buy cryptocurrency at kiosks. Supporters like AARP say losses from crypto scams in...
HPD charge 3 minors in deadly Mililani robbery
Three juvenile suspects have been charged in connection with the deadly armed robbery at a Mililani home, after the initial murder charges were dropped and the investigation determined that the shooting was sparked by a robbery.
Three displaced after battery explosion sparks Waipahu high-rise fire
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu firefighters responded to a three-alarm high-rise residential building fire in Waipahu that displaced three residents. On Monday, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 10:57 p.m. for a fire at the Waipahu Towers condominium, located on Pupumomi St. Knowing that th
The Long Game: UH athletics director Matt Elliott
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii News Now is now the home of University of Hawaii athletics and to celebrate this agreement, we sat down with UH athletics director Matt Elliott. Just one year into his tenure, he’s already made a tremendous impact on the department-- boosting fundraising, strengthening the university’s
Oʻahu sports bars gear up for FIFA World Cup crowds
Sports bars across Oʻahu are preparing for the FIFA World Cup, with many offering viewings of matches on Peacock, KHON2 and Telemundo, and fans are advised to arrive early for high profile matchups.
State finishes annual audit of Probate Court’s small estates
When people die, if their estates are valued at $100,000 or less and they don't have anyone to settle their estate, the state will step in. The Estate and Probate Branch will collect estate assets, pay debts, and distribute remaining assets to heirs. Then the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) will ch
Hoapili Teacher Pathways program to be offered at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses...
University of Hawaiʻi is expanding statewide a highly successful initiative originally launched in 2023 at University of Hawaiʻi-Maui College aimed at addressing the state’s critical teacher shortage by providing a clear and supported pathway for state residents to earn their elementary education teaching license — inc
Planet Fitness offers free summer workouts for Hawaii high school students
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Planet Fitness is opening its doors to high school students across Hawaii for free this summer. From June 1 through August 31, the High School Summer Pass Program invites teens, ages 14–19, to work out at participating locations. Participants who sign up will also receive...
Dancing into action to raise awareness for safer roads and drunk driving
A tragedy that forever changed one Hawaiʻi family is now helping save lives across the islands. This marked the fifth annual Zumbathon honoring Azalia Park, who was killed by an impaired driver.
Tariffs and Iran conflict push Honolulu drivers to repair, not replace
Tariffs and global tensions have pushed new car prices higher, and at least one Honolulu auto body shop says it's seeing more customers choosing to repair their current vehicles rather than buy new ones.
