Lane closure on Kamehameha Hwy near Waimea Bay from fallen boulders continues through late...
HALEIWA, Hawaii (Island News) -- After large boulders fell onto Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay earlier this month from severe weather, a lane closure for a rockfall protection project will last throughout the summer, the Honolulu Department of Transportation (HDOT) said in an update. Kamehameha Highway north of Waimea Bay...
Island Impact: Earth Day milestone reached as Genki Balls splash into Ala Wai Canal
HONOLULU (Island News) -- More than 1,000 Genki Balls were launched into the Ala Wai Canal on Earth Day as students, educators and community partners celebrated a major environmental milestone in Honolulu. The Genki Ala Wai Project said it has now reached 300,000 Genki Balls placed into the canal through...
Resilient Ecki seeks loving home in Hawaii
A three-legged puppy is looking to find an active, loving forever home. Could that be yours?
UH offers free soil testing for farmers impacted by flooding
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Farmers affected by the storms? UH Manoa can help. The University of Hawaii at Manoa will be reopening the Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center to local farmers following the Kona Low storms. The center will offer free soil and plant testing through July 21 at a temporary in-person collection site at Twin Bridge […]
Hawaii joins national movement to safely dispose of medications
In an effort to create a safer community and prevent medication misuse, residents will be able to safely dispose of unused or expired medications – no questions asked.
Despite opposition, another round of raises approved for city officials
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu’s top elected and appointed officials are set to receive another pay raise after the city’s Salary Commission approved a 4.7% increase for the 2027 fiscal year. The commission voted 5-0 Wednesday to adopt the salary adjustments, marking the third significant increase for city leadership...
Bribery charges being considered against Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke
Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke has been identified as the target of a bribery investigation by the state, according to her attorney.
Neal Milner: We Are All Victims Of The Sylvia Luke Mess
Well, Sylvia Luke up and did it. Facing the inevitable — family pressures and bad polling — she pulled out of the lieutenant governor’s race. Someone on the website NextDoor said that now she can breathe a sigh. It shouldn’t be a sigh of relief, though.
Hawaiian Chip Company discontinues Menehune Mac Chocolates
The Hawaiian Chip Company has announced that it will no longer produce the Menehune Mac Hand-Scooped Chocolates due to rising costs and labor challenges, but customers can still purchase the final batches at the company's retail store in Kalihi.
Isagawa provides relief as Mid-Pacific tops ‘Iolani in ILH tourney
Oliver Isagawa came through with 51⁄3 scoreless innings in relief as Mid-Pacific rallied for a 6-3 win over ‘Iolani on the first day of the ILH round-two double-elimination tournament. Third-seeded Mid-Pacific will meet second-seeded Pac-Five today at Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park. Top-seeded Kamehameha will play...
