The Enduring Ride: Five generations of Takayesu’s keep a bicycle legacy alive
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Legacy businesses are rare to find nowadays, but there’s one family that’s carrying on their grandfather’s business that started up over a century ago. 79-year-old Benjamin Takayesu and his sister, 76-year-old Alison Takayesu Kessner, comes from a legacy of bicycle entrepreneurs. Their...
Honolulu councilmembers shift gears to limit cycling on sidewalks
The City and County of Honolulu could crack down on bikers who ride on sidewalks in certain areas of town. A new bill moving through the city council is trying to clean up the language in the city’s traffic code, which says that bikes are not allowed on sidewalks in business districts.
Waianae sees surge in food aid demand during government shutdown
With federal food assistance halted, over 400 families turned to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center for their next meal.
Delayed Speeding Warnings: A Predatory Tactic or a Necessary Measure?
A resident of Hawaii recently expressed their frustration over a speeding camera warning they received in the mail. The warning, which was issued for driving at 36 MPH in a 25 MPH zone back in July, was only delivered in November. The resident questioned the delay in the delivery of the warning and criticized the...
Federal Cuts Mean Less Help For Hawaiʻi Domestic Violence Victims
Heather Hofferbert was working to pull herself out of a cycle of addiction and abusive relationships when she moved into a domestic violence shelter in Pearl City run by Women in Need in 2023. The only shelter on Oʻahu that allowed pets, Hofferbert was ecstatic to reunite with her dog,...
ʻWe’re blessed’: Family ready for new chapter after devastating wildfire
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nearly four months since a devastating wildfire blazed through a portion of Maʻili, one family who lost nearly everything is almost ready to break ground on a new home. Along the perimeter of the Ahuna family property, charred remnants from the fire remain. But the area...
Hawaiʻi Schools Chief Gets $45,000 Raise As 4-Year Contract Renewed
The Board of Education approved another four-year contract and an 18% pay raise for Superintendent Keith Hayashi during its meeting on Wednesday. The new contract, which runs from January to December 2029, increases Hayashi’s second-term pay from $249,600 to $294,674. He will also qualify for subsequent 5% to 8%...
New resolution could reshape the future of Hawaiian homelands beneficiaries
HONOLULU (Island News) -- All across Hawaii the promise of homestead land has long been out of reach for many Native Hawaiians. Today, a bold effort from the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) has taken hold. Aimed at developing 7,000 new project leases to beneficiaries. “We have over 49,000 involving...
DOE Superintendent salary increases as four-year contract is approved
The Hawaii Board of Education has approved a new four-year contract for the state school Superintendent, Keith Hayashi.
Ban on e-bikes at Hawaii’s public schools
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A ban on e-bikes with more crashes on the roads involving children. The state Department of Education announced new rules about the bikes on campus. Many families and students will now have to figure out another way to get to school. "We've had two devastating tragedies...
