With measles outbreaks taking hold on the mainland, Hawai’i officials urge
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The number of measles cases is spiking across the continental U.S., with more than 600 infections in 22 states. While there are no reported cases in Hawai'i, health officials are urging the public to do its part in the fight against the illness. According to the...
Free Kilohana hula show, inspired by the iconic Kodak hula show, ends its run...
HONOLULU — This week, the Kilohana hula show quietly gave its last performance in Waikiki, but organizers hope to bring it back in the future. The iconic Kodak Hula Show ran in Waikiki for 65 years before shutting down in 2002. In Jan. 2024, City and County of Honolulu officials and the Council for Native Hawaiian...
Hawai‘i Island police officer, fearing for his life, shoots at car careening toward him
A 21-year-old Kailua-Kona man was arrested early the morning of April 4 after allegedly nearly hitting a Hawai‘i Police Department officer with a car while the officer was responding to the scene of a traffic crash on Palani Road in Kona. The officer, fearing for his life, fired his...
Hawaii Energy offering rebates as economic fears strengthen
"Earth Month is the perfect time to think about how we use energy in our homes and how small, simple changes can add up to big savings."
Excessive speeding bill gives mandatory jail time, possible forfeiture of vehicle for repeat offenders
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Our roads are not a racetrack. That’s the message from Honolulu police as they say they’re catching more drivers going well above the speed limit. Lawmakers are pushing a bill that’ll try to help the problem. Police say they’ve heard every excuse in the book when they stop people for speeding....
Outdoor dining now a permanent option for Honolulu restaurants with new law
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A restaurant bill was signed into law allowing outdoor dining to become a permanent feature across Oahu. Bill 1 (2025), which was signed into law by Mayor Blangiardi, was initially a pilot program in 2022. During its trial, 15 businesses were granted permits to service outdoor dining to...
TRANSFER PORTAL: Boise State Defensive Tackle Braxton Fely on the Move
Boise State starting defensive tackle Braxton Fely announced his entrance into the transfer portal this week after a standout three years with the Broncos. In 2
8 things to know about this new home trend: Hawaiʻi real estate
Wellness rooms are designed to help people focus on their physical and mental health. With more people paying attention to their well-being, wellness rooms are becoming a popular feature in homes in order to offer a space where people can relax, exercise, meditate or simply take care of themselves.
Portions of Palani Road are closed for the next several hours following a vehicle...
Portions of Palani Road will be closed for the next several hours following a vehicle crash this morning. The crash occurred on Palani Road at the Konalani Street intersection. Hawai‘i Island police also closed Palani Road between Henry and Kealaka‘a Streets. Traffic is being detoured onto Manawalea Streets,...
Hawaiʻi Cops Said They Don’t Have Agreements With ICE. They Do
Honolulu Police Department Chief Joe Logan, pictured here during a West Oʻahu Town Hall on public safety in September 2024, said his department is not joining in federal enforcement of administrative violations of immigration law. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024) The Honolulu, Maui and Kauaʻi police departments told...
