The Best Spicy Salmon In Hawaii Is Hiding Inside This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant
Some food treasures aren’t announced with neon signs or celebrity endorsements but whispered about among locals who guard their favorite spots like secret fishing holes. Ono Seafood in Honolulu is exactly that kind of place – an unassuming culinary gem where the spicy salmon might just change your understanding of...
Officials issue warning after shark is sighted off beloved US beach: ‘Call 911 immediately’
There are a few short-term steps you can take for your personal safety. Officials issue warning after shark is sighted off beloved US beach: 'Call 911 immediately' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Family-owned food stand robbed at gunpoint in Waikīkī
Saturday night, a family-owned food stand was robbed at gunpoint in Waikīkī.
JV Paddling sweeps OIA Championships!
The Kalani High School Junior Varsity paddling teams made history Saturday, Jan. 24, winning all three JV races at the Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) JV Paddling Championships at Keehi Lagoon, led by JV Coaches Anu and Lanaki. Before this weekend, the highest a Kalani JV team had ever finished at...
Honolulu ‘Hitman’ Twist Fuels Fierce Court Brawl Over Secret Files
One of Hawaii’s most closely watched corruption sagas is back in the spotlight, this time over what the public is allowed to see. A new legal fight has erupted over roughly two dozen sealed motions and transcripts tied to an eyebrow-raising subplot in the case, an alleged murder-for-hire investigation that helped...
The Sunshine Blog: The Tale Of The Hitman, The Judge And The Prosecutor
Hit parade: One of the more bizarre stories in recent times surfaced during the 2024 bribery trial of former Honolulu County Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro and a raft of other defendants, including local businessman Dennis Mitsunaga, who were accused of funneling $50,000 in campaign contributions to Kaneshiro in exchange...
8 Unassuming Diners In Hawaii Serving Legendary Home-Cooked Breakfast
Looking for hidden breakfast spots in Hawaii with amazing home-cooked meals?. These 8 local eateries serve up delicious dishes and welcoming vibes!. 1. Sweet E’s Café (Honolulu) Sweet E’s Café might look modest from the outside, but inside awaits breakfast paradise!. This unassuming spot is like...
Man pleads guilty to killing 4-year-old boy in 2016 stabbing in McCully
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A 35-year-old man pleaded guilty in court on Friday to stabbing a four-year-old boy to death and attacking the boy's in McCully in 2016. On Oct. 10, 2016, Waiser Walter attacked the child and the child’s aunt in an apartment on Lime Street in McCully. They both suffered multiple stab wounds,...
New UH research reveals ‘Sharktober’ is real
It has been confirmed "Sharktober" is real and no, that isn't the name of the newest movie in the "Sharknado" franchise.
Fuel Dump Drama: United Honolulu Flight Forced Back to Newark
United Airlines passengers headed from Newark to Honolulu had their island getaway put on hold Saturday when Flight UA363 dumped fuel and turned back to Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 767 landed safely, taxied back to the terminal, and passengers were deplaned. United later...

















