Centuries of Islamic art and history come alive in this Honolulu treasure
In 1935, tobacco heiress Doris Duke fell in love twice – first with her new husband, then with Islamic art. What began as a 10-month honeymoon through Egypt and India soon changed her life. After seeing the Taj Mahal, she hired local craftsmen to make a marble bedroom suite....
Intermittent Showers and Possible Thunderstorms in Store for Honolulu and Kauai
Honolulu residents can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine with the chance of some passing showers and breezy conditions over the next few days, as noted in the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Honolulu. The NWS predicts "partly to mostly cloudy conditions with intermittent rain," which could...
Spotlight Now: Former Gov. David Ige weighs in on local, national issues impacting Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Former Hawaii governor David Ige joins Spotlight Now with his take on issues impacting Hawaii on the local and national levels. Then Josh Wisch with the Holomua Collective explains how many Hawaii families are thinking of leaving the state in the next five years. Then we’re joined...
Kamehameha Schools face legal challenge over long-standing admissions policy
Kamehameha Schools is prepared to fight a lawsuit challenging its long-standing admissions policy that prioritizes students of Native Hawaiian descent. On Monday, Students for Fair Admissions filed a lawsuit against Kamehameha Schools, targeting its admissions policy, which gives preference to Native Hawaiians. This...
$10K/day fines: Navigating Oʻahu’s short term rental landscape
In Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, short term vacation rentals (STR) have become one of the most debated topics on Oʻahu.
Waianae High Teen Hero Dies Trying to Save Friend Swept Off Kaena Point Rocks...
Two Waianae High School seniors fishing off Kaena Point on Saturday morning became the latest tragic casualties of one of Oahu's most deceptively dangerous coastlines. Tony Siufanua and Maikah Hampp-Iriarte, both 17, died after one was swept off the rocks by a wave and the other dove in to help.
Doctor serves as guiding light for cancer patients while striving to find a cure
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On her 40th birthday, Lynn Enright decided to get her first mammogram. After multiple tests, the wife and mother of three was stunned to learn she had breast cancer. It was one of the darkest moments of her life. “That day, I just remember I was in...
Donate Zippy’s pumpkin pie for Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving meal
Crowded with goodwill and up to 2,000 attendees on Nov. 27, Zippy's customers can make sure there's pumpkin pie to complete the meal for each family.
Jewel or Juice: Smoothies, acai bowls and even jewelry
Nestled in the historic Kaimuki neighborhood lies “Jewel or Juice,” a fan favorite for residents. Good2Grind host Bryan Min took a field trip to the juice shop and learned more about their offerings of acai bowls, smoothies and much more. They have a wide variety of acai bowls — from the deluxe acai bowl, honey […]
Waipahu boy meets famous YouTuber thanks to Make-A-Wish Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A dream came true for a Waipahu boy who met Mr. Beast, the most-subscribed creator on YouTube, at Disneyland over the weekend. David, 12, recently completed treatment for lymphoma and is now in remission. Over the weekend, he met Jimmy Donaldson, also known as Mr. Beast, during...

















