Suspect arrested in attempted armed robbery on North Shore
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Police have arrested a suspect in a violent attempted robbery on Oahu’s North Shore. Another suspect still has not been located. Police said the two men approached another man in Mokuleia Friday night. One of the men allegedly assaulted the victim while the other one threatened him with a han
County closures for the 4th of July
Federal and state offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6. The holiday schedule for Hawaii counties on Friday:. City and County of Honolulu. Emergency medical services, fire, lifeguard, medical examiner...
Woman faces drug smuggling charges after arrest at Honolulu airport
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 30-year-old woman remains in federal custody on charges that she tried to smuggle cocaine on a flight from Honolulu to Japan Saturday. Vanesa Selena Ramirez made her initial court appearance on Tuesday. Customs agents at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport claim they found about 34 pound
Shake Shack to debut Hawaii location at Ala Moana in 2027
Shake Shack plans to open its first Hawaii location at Ala Moana Center in 2027, joining other new stores and restaurants that have recently opened in the area.
14 endangered missing children found safe in Oʻahu operation
“Operation Shine the Light reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s youth."
Night dive tragedy strikes Hawaiʻi’s North Shore
A 30-year-old man was found unresponsive while night diving off Oʻahu's North Shore and was later pronounced dead, highlighting the dangers of Hawaii's ocean environment and the importance of following ocean safety tips.
Hawaii woman spearheads donation drive for Venezuela earthquake relief
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — A Venezuela native is leading a donation drive in Hawaii to provide relief for families in Venezuela who lost everything. Two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 killed more than 1,700, according to the country’s government. Many remain missing and thousands were left homeless.
Waimanalo kauhale faces community pushback over major expansion plans
WAIMANALO (HawaiiNewsNow) — A nonprofit operating a kauhale for homeless residents in Waimanalo is planning to move and significantly expand its village, drawing a grassroots opposition effort from some neighbors. Hui Mahiʻai ‘Aina, led by CEO Blanche McMillan, currently operates 59 tiny homes housing 106 homeless resi
‘I was the villain’: Waianae’s Lorenzo Patricio wins World Boxing Cup in China
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Waianae native Lorenzo Patricio loves being an underdog on a big stage. His mentality fueled a gold-medal run at the recent World Boxing Cup in China. Out of his five wins, four came by unanimous decision. “That final fight, it was a hell of an experience. The...
HPD officer vacancies near record levels as new chief David Lazar takes over
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - David Lazar will be sworn in Thursday as Honolulu’s new police chief, inheriting an officer shortage that has grown steadily for years and now sits near record levels. The Honolulu Police Department is currently down more than 20% of its uniformed officers. Vacancy numbers show the...

















