Highway Inn sues state over tax on pandemic-era Restaurant Revitalization Fund
This is a challenging time for all small businesses in Hawaiʻi, and in some ways, especially for restaurants. Some of those issues go back to the time of the pandemic and the government response. One Hawaiʻi restaurant is suing the state over a tax issue that they say is...
‘Serious red flags’: Title theft scheme halted by suspicious realtor
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two men accused of forging deeds from Oahu homes and stealing nearly half a million dollars pleaded not guilty Monday and were ordered held without bail. The suspects allegedly targeted vacant properties or homes held in trust for multiple absent owners. Three residential properties were...
First-ever Josh Groban concert in Hawaii; locals get first dibs on tickets
HONOLULU (Island News) – Josh Groban will perform in Hawaii for the first time ever in 2026, with a concert at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on February 7, 2026, according to Rick Bartalini Presents (RBP). RBP is offering an exclusive online presale for Hawaii residents starting November 21, 2025,...
Crash closes Farrington Highway eastbound near Lualualei Naval Road
WAIANAE (HawaiiNewsNow) - Farrington Highway eastbound was closed Monday evening near Lualualei Naval Road after a motor vehicle crash damaged a street light pole. According to the state Department of Transportation, the crash occurred near a McDonald’s and left the light pole leaning, creating a safety hazard....
Lunchtime Chaos On Kapiolani As Two Pedestrians Struck Near Ala Moana
A lunchtime crash on Kapiolani Boulevard just northeast of Ala Moana Center left two pedestrians in serious condition last Saturday, briefly turning one of Honolulu’s busiest corridors into a bottleneck. A 32-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man were hit around 12:45 p.m. and taken to the hospital, where they...
Fried Manapua Frenzy Hits Moʻiliʻili’s Little Corner Cafe
Moʻiliʻili’s Little Corner Cafe, the new Honolulu Kitchen offshoot that opened earlier this year, has turned deep-fried mini manapua into one of its star grab-and-go items. The bite-sized buns come stuffed with both savory and sweet fillings, from char siu and kalua pork to a vivid purple ube cream cheese. They share...
Popular North Shore eatery to close
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A popular North Shore eatery will close next month. Papa Ole’s Kitchen in Hauʻula Kai Shopping Center shared the news on social media Monday. “This was not an easy decision, but one made with the best interest of our ohana in mind,” the post read.
Great-grandmother cares for great-grandkids, needs learning toys
A great-grandmother on Hawaii Island is raising her two great-grandchildren who have experienced prenatal drug exposure and is seeking donations to help provide for them.
A nearly $4 million project aims to improve the Keehi Small Boat Harbor lot
The state will begin a nearly $4 million project on Monday, Nov. 17, to level, repave and improve the west parking lot at Keehi Small Boat Harbor.
New Waimanalo housing project helps 188 unhoused residents
A new project in Waimanalo is set to provide village-style housing for over 100 people, including kūpuna and families.
