Need 2 Know: Multiple scheduled lane closures across Oʻahu
On Memorial Day, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said there will not be any contraflow operations or lane closures. Drivers should anticipate traffic on the following day, as multiple scheduled closures start on Tuesday, May 26.
Memorial Day Trade Winds Rattle Honolulu While Sunshine Hangs On
Honolulu is waking up to a mostly clear, warm Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, with temperatures near 73°F and a steady east-northeast trade wind making it feel breezier than the thermometer shows. Isolated morning showers are expected for windward and mauka spots, followed by mostly sunny skies...
Mayor’s Memorial Day ceremony draws hundreds to Punchbowl
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hundreds gathered Monday morning at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Puowaina (Punchbowl) for the 75th Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony. The free, public event featured performances from the Royal Hawaiian Band, hula from the 97th Lei Court, speeches and a military aircraft flyov
City-owned plantation homes crumbling in Ewa Villages
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Seven city-owned plantation homes are deteriorating in Ewa Villages while the city and state struggle to provide affordable housing. The houses were part of the Ewa plantation renovation project that promised affordable housing in renovated plantation homes. Albert Charlton has been living ne
Homeless Hawaii Teen Overcomes Severe Odds to Graduate High School
WAIANAE, Hawaii — High school graduation is a milestone achievement for any teenager, but for 18-year-old Eric Schultz, walking across the stage to receive his diploma meant overcoming years of housing insecurity and personal hardship. Schultz is one of hundreds of unhoused minors on Oahu. According to local Point in T
No tsunami threat to the state after 6.8 quake strikes northern Chile
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said Monday that there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a strong earthquake off the coast of northern Chile. The magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck at 11:52 a.m. on May 25, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu. Officials emphasized that no action is...
6-year-old recovering after dog attack on North Shore, dog will be euthanized
A 6-year-old girl was attacked by a dog at Off the Wall Beach on Oahu's North Shore, resulting in multiple puncture wounds and sparking outrage in the community, leading to the dog's owner apologizing and agreeing to have the dog euthanized.
New art gallery in Waikiki showcases local artists
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new art gallery and community hub in Waikiki aims to connect residents and visitors with talented artists from across Hawaii. Danielle Rush of Illuminated ART Hawaii joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about the new ART House in the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, featuring curated products f
What’s Cooking: Seafood straight from the source with Thirty Eight
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new restaurant at Pier 38 is offering diners a hook-to-table experience. Thirty Eight chef Binh Ngo joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about sourcing fresh seafood caught by local fishing boats to your plate. He also incorporates produce from local farms. Popular dishes include ahi steak,...
Missing fisherman’s boat found west of Waianae, search for 61-year-old continues
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Coast Guard says a missing fisherman’s boat was found on Sunday, about 18 miles west of Waianae. The Coast Guard is continuing to search for an overdue boater west of Oahu. Officials said a good Samaritan found a partially sunken vessel matching the description of...
