Here Are The Texts A Honolulu Official Sent Threatening Funding Over Vote
Honolulu Managing Director Mike Formby texted council members Val Okimoto and Radiant Cordero in September that he would withhold funding to their districts if they voted against the mayor’s choice for housing director. Formby says the message was meant to start a conversation, but the leader of a government...
Woman, 22, in critical condition following crash in Kalihi
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to a serious crash in the evening on Dec. 10.
Approaching Cold front to bring in wet weather to the islands by tomorrow
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Southwest winds will affect most islands today ahead of an approaching cold front. This first front will bring moderate to heavy showers—reaching Niʻihau and Kauaʻi tonight, Oʻahu Thursday morning, and Maui County Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. A stronger front is expected to arrive early...
West Oahu community rallies for Hawaii traffic safety awareness
Community members are hoping to raise awareness against speeding and drunk driving as Hawaii wraps up a deadly year on the roadways.
Hawaiʻi ranks 8th in U.S. for student quality of life
Student college life in Hawaiʻi is an ever-changing landscape where institutions are constantly working to ensure their students have the best and most lucrative educational outcomes.
Police identify pedestrian killed on Nimitz Highway
The medical examiner identified 32-year-old Raminson Tosuo as the pedestrian who was struck and killed in Kalihi on Monday morning.
Illegal gambling ring busted in Honolulu; 2 arrested, $135K in machines seized
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) executed a search warrant on an illegal gambling operation on Kawaiaha’o St. on Tuesday, resulting in two arrests and the seizing of multiple gaming machines, cash and drug-related paraphernalia. The Narcotics/Vice Division Gambling Detail served a search...
Kaimuki Restaurant Closed by Health Department for Violations Including Moldy Food and Pests
On December 9, 2025, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard to Himalayan Kitchen LLC at 1137 11th Ave., Suite 205 in Kaimuki, Honolulu. The restaurant was ordered to close due to problems with refrigeration and other health code violations.
Man, 24, trying to free entangled shark bit: Police
The Hawaiʻi Police Department responded to a shark bite at Kaʻaluʻalu Beach on Dec. 9.
Hawaiʻi’s first elementary school for gifted learners
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Tradewinds School, founded by Andy Szybalski, is the first school in Hawai‘i created specifically for gifted learners—offering programming comparable to top mainland gifted institutions. At Tradewinds, giftedness isn’t about high grades; it’s about how children think, feel, and learn. Students...
