Honolulu Snaps Up Mostly Vacant Chinatown Apartment For Housing Shake-Up
Honolulu just bought itself a big foothold in Chinatown’s housing future, closing on an aging apartment building at 175 N. Pauahi Street as part of a broader push to add more affordable homes in the urban core. The deal, finalized April 1, cost the City and County of Honolulu...
Honolulu council chair Tommy Waters’ reelection eligibility challenged
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters is facing questions over his reelection campaign. A registered voter sent an objection letter last month to the city clerk asking for a review of Waters’ eligibility. The letter submitted a written challenge to Waters’ filing paperwork seeking another term and asked for a review to determine if his candidacy complies with term limit provisions.
Two men arrested in connection with Kalihi, Waikiki robberies
On Tuesday, at about 6:30 a.m., a male suspect used physical force against the complainant and took property.
Oʻahu’s North Shore businesses report losing half their revenue following recent flooding
A majority of businesses on Oʻahu’s North Shore report losing at least half of their expected revenue because of the recent flooding. That's according to data being collected by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, which is surveying area businesses. Out of 41 responses so far, about 63%...
Man indicted for Attempted Murder after multiple crashes
HONOLULU (Island News) – An Oahu grand jury indicted a man for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree following crashes that occurred on April 11, 2026. Anthony Corpuz, 35, was indicted on Wednesday and the charges stem from the first of two separate crashes. In the first incident, it was reported that Corpuz allegedly struck a 46-year-old bicyclist on Kuwili St.
Electrical Junction Box Blamed for Fire in Abandoned Kalihi Home
Kalihi Abandoned House Fire Linked to Electrical Junction Box I did not expect an abandoned home in Kalihi to catch […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Where to find the best poke in Hawaiʻi: A local’s guide
Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish made with fresh raw fish, and is a staple of the local culture, with many favorite spots to get it throughout the islands.
State lawmakers trying to balance the budget, fill vacancies for local government jobs
"That's one out of every four people - there is a vacant position. And part of that is we're looking to actively recruit, and these are positions that we do need to fill."
Honolulu Food Shake-Up as Istanbul Hawaii Goes Luxe and Taco Rice Hits Kalākaua
Honolulu’s spring dining scene is quietly but steadily changing. Istanbul Hawaii is leaning into a new slate of seasonal plates, a taco-rice concept has claimed a Kalākaua Avenue takeout window, and a petite patisserie is quietly filling online orders for classic French cakes. From polished, shareable dishes to fast comfort food and late-night pop-ups, Ward Village, Waikīkī and Kakaʻako are all...
‘Horrifying’: Hawaii woman said she found 60 CRB larvae in a bag of soil...
What looked like a simple gardening purchase quickly turned into something far more disturbing for one Oahu family, and in his report for Hawaii News Now, Aalii Dukelow showed why the discovery has struck such a nerve in a state already battling one of its most destructive invasive pests.
