Award-Winning Tokyo ramen brand MENSHO opens first Hawaii location
MENSHO, the internationally celebrated ramen restaurant founded in Tokyo, is opening its first Hawaii location at Ka Makana Aliʻi in Kapolei!
Denby Fawcett: Respecting Those Who Have Legitimate Concerns
I get irked when I hear the word NIMBY, short for “Not in my backyard,” used to put community members on the defensive when they raise legitimate concerns about a nonprofit or commercial development proposed for their neighborhoods. Invoking the acronym NIMBY can collapse opposition into a singular...
Hawaii Pet Expo returns to the Blaisdell this weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The first week of May is National Pet Week. To mark the occasion, the Hawaii Pet Expo is returning to the the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. The free expo will take place in the Exhibition Hall on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gun found in student’s backpack at McIntosh Elementary
An unloaded gun was found in a student’s backpack at McIntosh Elementary School, the school’s principal said in a letter Monday that was addressed to families.
Coast Guard, Navy Aircraft assist in search for missing fisherman
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A large-scale search is underway for a missing fishing vessel crewman in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Coast Guard said the 59-year-old man reportedly fell overboard from a fishing vessel about 1,200 miles southeast of the Big Island. Officials said the incident happened around 12:15 p.m. Sunday...
‘Cold sweat feeling’: Woman shares $13k loss in bank scam
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A local woman is sharing her experience after falling victim to an elaborate bank scam. Jessica Kern of ʻAiea said she lost more than $13,000 in a single day after being targeted by scammers posing as representatives from Navy Federal Credit Union. She said the situation...
The Visitor Industry Charity Walk 2026 has something for everyone
Join the Visitor Industry Charity Walk 2026 in Honolulu, a community fundraiser supporting local non-profits. Enjoy food, entertainment, and activities!
Kaneohe Bay Drive partially closed due to water main break
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A water main break shut down a portion of a road in Kaneohe shortly before noon on Monday. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the closure runs along Kaneohe Bay Drive, between Kaimalu Drive and Kuono Place. Crews with the Board of Water Supply are on scene...
On the Green with Guy: Ala Wai Golf Course
On this Muni Monday, Guy Hagi heads to the Ala Wai Golf Course with the golf guru from the city, Jordan Abe.
HPD arrests suspect in Haleiwa robbery after week-long investigation
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) arrested the suspect involved in a robbery incident that occurred last week in Haleiwa. The incident occurred on Monday, April 20, 2026, at approximately 4:10 p.m. at a business on Kamehameha Hwy. It was reported that an unknown man entered...

















