Family of missing teen offers $50K for safe return
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The family of Samantha Chun, 17, is making one final push to find her. The Chun family is offering a $50,000 reward for the teen’s safe return or information that leads to her safe return by March 1. According to the family: “This reward will be...
2 men arrested after police recover ghost gun in Waianae
The Honolulu Police Department seized a ghost gun in Waianae after DLNR officers heard gunshots fired in Waianae.
Hawaii Brain Parasite Scare: Truth Or Tactics
Recent media reports quickly caught our attention, as they may have yours. They highlighted something that’s a genuine health concern in Hawaii—rat lungworm disease. However, these reports took a sensationalized approach, using dramatic headlines that could lead one to believe there is some unavoidable or widespread...
New sponge species discovered in Kaneohe Bay
Researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Hawaii Institute for Marine Biology (HIMB) have uncovered 10 new species of marine sponges in Kaneohe Bay.
If You’ve Experienced These 10 Things, You’ve Lived in Hawaii for Far Too Long
Hawaii is a place where paradise meets everyday life, and the pace is as relaxed as the sound of ocean waves crashing on the shore. The tropical weather, stunning landscapes, and unique culture all make living in Hawaii feel like a dream—but only if you’ve lived here long enough to truly appreciate it. If you’ve...
DEA shifts focus of arrests to include immigration violations in Honolulu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Honolulu woman with more than two dozen convictions was the target of a recent Drug Enforcement Administration bust on Oahu. Hawaii News Now is not naming the woman because her immigration case is still pending. She is from Southeast Asia and has been in Hawaii for...
KuruKuru Sushi to close in Pearl Kai after 22 years
AIEA, Hawaii (Island News) -- KuruKuru Sushi in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center will be closing this weekend after 22 years. KuruKuru has decided to close after it began its conveyor belt sushi service in Aiea in 2002. Restaurant management told Island News that their last day will be on Sunday, Feb. 23.
Rising costs, good timing lead longtime Hawaii restaurant to close
Local restaurant owners are feeling the squeeze of rising costs from food to labor.
Hawaii students showcase career skills, network with professionals at Honolulu conference
The conference provides students with the opportunity to leverage their passions and apply them to real life situations.
Leaks And Mold At The 4-Year-Old State Hospital Will Cost Millions To Fix
Gov. Josh Green’s administration is asking lawmakers to put up millions of dollars in emergency funding to fix leaks, clean up mold and make other repairs to a $160 million building that opened at Hawaiʻi State Hospital just three years ago. The request for funding includes $6.16 million...
