Local sisters inspire leadership in Hawaiʻi’s Summer Fun program
Three sisters volunteer with the City and County of Honolulu's Summer Fun program, where they help create a fun, welcoming environment while building leadership skills and watching keiki form friendships.
Honolulu Bill Would Let Affordable Rentals Rise to 60 Feet With No Parking Required
Honolulu bill would let affordable rentals rise to 60 ft (or existing zoning), require no parking or bike stalls, and cut setbacks.
Kaua’i teen reunited with medical team who saved her life a decade ago
"I just feel so grateful that we live in a state that really takes care of one another, literally down to the hardest moments of your life."
14-year-old armed with machete allegedly carjacks woman feeding cats in Waianae
A 14-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly using a machete to carjack a 76-year-old woman in Waianae, and later crashing the vehicle near Kapiolani Medical Center.
State AG’s office will review Sylvia Luke’s campaign, Luke’s second investigation
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is under a second criminal investigation by the state Attorney General's office for her campaign's alleged mishandling of money and filing false reports.
Adopt Irie: Energetic terrier mix ready for adoption
This week’s Wags & Whiskers featured pet is Irie, a lovable terrier mix looking for a forever home.
Luke Campaign Violations Referred To AG For Possible Prosecution
The Hawaiʻi Campaign Spending Commission on Wednesday voted to refer a set of alleged campaign finance violations by Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s campaign to the Attorney General’s Office for possible prosecution. The commission’s executive director, Kristin Izumi-Nitao, filed the complaint with the commission in May accusin
City says ‘flushable’ wipes not really flushable, causing stinky problems
The City and County of Honolulu is warning residents to not flush "flushable wipes" down the toilet as they are clogging the sewer system and causing costly backups.
Police arrest man for allegedly shooting at man at Ala Moana Beach Park
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Police arrested a 24-year-old man following a fight at Ala Moana Beach Park involving gunshots on Wednesday afternoon. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) said officers responded to reports at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, regarding a man who allegedly had a handgun in the Ala Moana area.
DEA moves to ban ‘gas station heroin’ sold openly in Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Drug Enforcement Administration has filed a notice of intent to ban 7-OH and two related synthetic compounds, MGM-15 and MGM-16, saying the substances have no medical purpose and are dangerous. If the temporary ban takes effect, selling the products would become a federal crime. Currently
