‘A champion of tradition’: Legacy of Barbara Nobriga remembered
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With final preparations underway for the King Kamehameha Day Celebration on Oahu this weekend, the life of a beloved parade leader on Hawaii Island is being remembered. Barbara Ann Kamilipua Nobriga was an icon in the pāʻū community. She was a lifelong paniolo, a staunch advocate for...
Miliani workforce housing project moves forward
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s first workforce housing project for teachers is moving forward in Mililani. The Pacific Housing Assistance Corporation, a nonprofit developer, has completed its final environmental assessment for a 95-unit rental complex on the lower campus of Mililani High School. The development, K
Hawaiʻi’s largest Juneteenth celebration is back for it’s 5th year
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Hawaiʻi’s largest Juneteenth celebration is back, and it is all about honoring freedom, uplifting culture, and bringing the community together. For The Culture Hawaiʻi is hosting the 5th Annual Juneteenth Block Party on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Aloha Stadium Festival Lot for an evening filled w
Elderly man who died in Hanauma Bay drowning identified
The medical examiner identified the elderly man who died in a drowning at Hanauma Bay on Sunday afternoon. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services performed advanced life-saving efforts on a 78-year-old man who later died at the hospital. The man was identified by the Honolulu Medical Examiner as 78-year-old Chi Mai of Mar
Suspect charged in Liliha murder case, bail set at $500k
A 32-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with a murder in the Liliha area.
83-year-old woman sues Honolulu after website error turned into $590K nightmare
An 83-year-old Honolulu woman sued the city after being fined $590,000 over a rental listing website glitch while she was hospitalized for injuries.
‘Heartbroken’: Ward Centre prepares to close after more than four decades
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After more than four decades serving shoppers, Ward Centre is nearing its final chapter. The longtime shopping destination is set to close by the end of the month. Walking through Ward Centre, some storefronts are already empty. Chairs once filled with shoppers now sit vacant while remaining.
Travie’s Patties serves up quality meals at affordable prices
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Travie’s Patties has grown in popularity and it all started with Owner Travis Lee and his love for cooking, which he learned from his mom. After graduating from high school, Lee decided to attend culinary school at KCC. Then he started working at Tokoname Restaurant and Sushi Bar. There, Lee gained s
Woman, 65, critically injured in single-car crash near Ka Makana Alii
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 65-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries following a single-car crash near Ka Makana Alii on Friday afternoon. The car accident happened at around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, June 12, at Ka Makana Alii on Kapolei Parkway. At the scene near the shopping center, Honolulu Emergency
Art to hit Oahu’s North Shore
The 27th Annual Haleiwa Arts Festival will take place on June 13 and 14 at Haleiwa Beach Park, featuring over 100 visual artists, live performances, kids' activities, food vendors, and a wellness tent, all in an eco-friendly setting.
