New Honolulu police chief patrols Waikiki during Independence Day
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Just two days after being officially sworn in as Honolulu police chief, David Lazar was out walking a police beat Saturday. It’s part of what he calls his “listening and learning” tour of Oahu as the city’s top law enforcement official. Lazar explained...
Woman killed after crashing car into H-1 center median in Nuuanu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A 28-year-old woman was killed on Saturday evening after her car crashed into the center median on the H-1 Freeway in the Nuuanu area. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the crash happened around 5:58 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the H-1 Freeway westbound in Nuuanu. The woman w
77th Kailua Independence Day Parade, a longtime tradition for many
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) -- For some, it's a tradition that's been passed down for generations. “I'm very fortunate; I grew up on Kainalu Drive, so my entire life has been the Fourth of July parade,” said Jade Lau, Neighborhood Board member, Kailua. For others, it's the start of...
Why Locals Go GAGA Over This Hole-in-the-Wall Burger Spot in Honolulu, HI
Wedged into a small storefront just off the beaten path in Waikiki, HI Burger has become the kind of place locals whisper about instead of shout. 🍔. This hole-in-the-wall burger spot in Urban Honolulu doesn’t rely on flashy signage or a sprawling dining room — it relies on made-to-order patties and island-inspired topp
Previously suspended search for stranded Nuuanu hiker ends in rescue
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu firefighter crews rescued a distressed hiker in Nuuanu Saturday morning. HFD received a call Friday shortly before 8 p.m. about a stranded hiker in distress on the Kapalama Trail. The man, reportedly in his 20s, was hiking alone around 2:30 p.m. when he slid about 20...
Honolulu Ocean Safety performs dozens of rescues across Oahu on Independence Day
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Throughout Independence Day, the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department rescued dozens of people and performed thousands of preventative actions on Oahu during one of the busiest beach days of the year. Safety personnel conducted 7,772 preventative actions and 46 rescues across the island as of 5 p.
Local Chocolate Maker Snaps Up Dole’s Waialua Cacao Fields
Honolulu-based Lonohana Estate Chocolate has sealed the deal on Waialua Estate, picking up 151 acres on Oʻahu that include more than 60 acres of mature cacao. With the purchase, the company becomes Hawaiʻi’s largest cacao grower, shifting the island’s biggest cacao planting out of corporate hands and into local steward
Kalihi Street Chaos As Driver Accused Of Using Car To Target HPD Officers
A tense roadside stop in Kalihi turned into a dangerous confrontation Friday when Honolulu police say a man used his car in an apparent attempt to hit officers. District 5 Crime Reduction Unit officers had spotted the man working on a vehicle that was partially blocking the roadway and moved in to contact him. No offic
What’s Cooking: New ADEZ steakhouse levels up fine dining with a fun twist
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new steakhouse on Kapahulu is taking fine dining to the next level with a modern, high-energy twist. Owners Adam Ikeda and Ezekiel Infiel are the names behind “ADEZ” Steakhouse and Lounge, a combination of their names and play on the phrase “at ease.” They and general manager Lawrence Pae j
Building fire at Kaimuki school extinguished, no one injured: HFD
On Saturday, July 4, Honolulu Fire Department responded to a building fire in Kaimuki at 10:32 a.m.
