Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to meet with Hawaii leaders on Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is en route to Oahu this week as part of his first official visit to the Indo-Pacific region. The Pentagon said Hegseth will travel to Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, and Japan where he will meet with senior U.S. military and civilian leadership and participate...
$20 Japan Dining Favorite Coming to Hawaii—No Tip Required
Hawaii’s dining scene is about to sizzle, literally, with the arrival of Pepper Lunch, a popular Japanese restaurant concept offering interactive meals under $20. Known for fast, hot, iron-plate dining, the brand is set to launch its first three Hawaii locations within the next 12 months, with a long-term plan to...
8 Places to Get Really Good Jook
Your don’t need to be under the weather—or chilled by the weather—to savor a good bowl of jook, especially with the countless options in Honolulu. From simmering Chinese congee with pork and century-old egg to a Vietnamese version brimming with beef, herbs and a fried egg, rice porridge sheds its bland reputation...
Hawaii’s Dangerous Yet Breathtaking Tide Pool Offers Adventure With Risks
Do you like some risk with your tropical vacation? Then head to Kauai to experience this dangerous, yet beautiful, tide pool. Just don't go in winter.
New City And State Homeless Directors Face Monumental Task
Roy Miyahira and Jun Yang have just stepped almost simultaneously into a pivotal moment in the landscape of homelessness in Hawaiʻi. Each is the third person to hold their position in as many years. That may be where their obvious similarities end. Miyahira came out of private sector retirement...
20 for the Next 20: Ka‘iulani Sodaro, Howard Hughes – Ward Village
Since joining Howard Hughes in 2021, Ka‘iulani Sodaro has taken on the monumental task of developing 60 acres of prime real estate in Kaka‘ako. Sodaro oversees planning, permitting and the “super messy and fun” work of upgrading sewer and water lines in the yearslong remake of Ward Village, which has accelerated...
Hawaii Islands Sinking Faster in Some Areas, Increasing Flood Risk
Parts of Hawaii are sinking faster than others, according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, highlighting the flood risk to infrastructure, businesses and communities in low-lying areas especially in certain urban areas of Oahu. “Our findings highlight that subsidence (gradual...
It’s Your Money: Youth Facility Can Spend Up To $80,000 On Fast Food
The Hawaiʻi Youth Correctional Facility in Olomana has again received approval to spend up to $80,000 this year on meals from Zippy’s, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and Times and Foodland grocery stores because it doesn’t have enough cooks in its kitchen. The 30-bed facility got the greenlight to...
High Surf Advisory for most north and west facing shores
HONOLULU (KHON2) – The approach of a cold front from the northwest will keep the ridge axis shifted south of its usual position and nearly atop of the island chain, maintaining a light east-southeasterly flow across the state through tomorrow. The cold front will stall north of the state tonight, along with the bulk...
Man hospitalized after apparent stabbing in Chinatown
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department is investigating what appears to be a stabbing in Chinatown that occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on March 23. According to emergency officials, a 65-year-old man was apparently assaulted and stabbed in the leg during an altercation. He was taken to the hospital in...
