Hawaiʻi Drivers Say Uber AI is Shortchanging Them
A few years ago, being an Uber driver was a decent way to make a living, Joseph Awaa said. Driver pay had started to inch up after dropping during Covid, a trip from the airport to Waikīkī would pay him maybe $24, and he could make $800 or more a week pretty easily.
66-year-old woman dies after snorkeling incident at Hanauma Bay
Lifeguards located her about 10 feet from shore in front of Tower 3C and quickly brought her to land.
First Alert Forecast: Sunshine and trade winds today
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Trade wind weather continues for your final day of the blowing through next week. Meanwhile, a couple of weaker “disturbances” in the atmosphere pass over: one today, another Monday, strengthening into a larger system by Tuesday. That means more clouds and more showers overall, lasting into the end of next week.
Campbell KOs Kapolei to claim OIA Division I title
Dalexy Sanchez belted two home runs as Campbell routed Kapolei 19-1 in five innings to capture the OIA Division I softball championship on Saturday night at Tiger Softball Stadium. The senior smoked a grand slam in the first inning and a solo shot in the third off her Dynasty Hawaii...
Update about February cybersecurity incident at University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
People who might have been impacted by a February University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cybersecurity incident are reminded that deadlines are approaching to enroll in 12 months of free credit monitoring and $1 million in identity theft insurance. Enrollment codes will no longer work after deadlines pass. Deadlines. May...
Purple Maia to host Eahou Fest celebrating ancestral knowledge, modern stewardship
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nonprofit Purple Maiʻa is hosting an Eahou Fest from May 1 to 3, showcasing modern technology with traditional Hawaiian values and culture. The three-day festival will feature films, panels, workshops, interactive events and a night makeke, taking place in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Shinnyo-En Temple, and the Church of the Crossroads in Mōʻiliʻili.
Annual Filipino festival celebrates culture, traditions of one of Hawaii’s largest ethnic groups
WAIPAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Experience the food, history and traditions of one of Hawaii’s largest ethnic groups at the 14th annual Flores de Mayo and 34th annual Filipino Fiesta. One in four Hawaii residents claim some Filipino ancestry, and the annual celebration of Filipino culture gives attendees a chance to...
Woman taken in critical condition after being found unresponsive at Hanauma Bay
HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) – A woman was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive in the ocean on Sunday morning. According to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS), crews responded to Hanauma Bay around 9:30 a.m. to treat a woman believed to be in her 60s.
Suspect arrested in connection to Ewa Beach armed robbery
Honolulu police said the incident happened around 1:34 a.m. April 19, when three suspects allegedly robbed and assaulted two men at gunpoint.
Kansas man charged with Attempted Murder after alleged stabbing on Kona fishing boat
KONA, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaii Island police arrested and charged a 21-year-old Kansas man for Attempted Murder following an apparent stabbing incident that occurred at sea. The incident occurred aboard a fishing vessel off the Kona coast on Thursday, April 16, 2026. It was reported that on Thursday,...

















