Bring community issues directly to mayor in 2026 town hall series
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Beginning in April, Oahu residents will have the opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Rick Blangiardi and his senior leadership team on issues that matter most in their community. Directors of all city departments will join the mayor in meetings around Oahu to hear public comment on...
Dozens of Oahu homes damaged by recent flooding
KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Weekend downpours turned the normally tranquil waterfall along the Kea'ahala Stream into raging rapids. "Occasionally the stream rages, when there's a lot of rain coming from the mountains, but Saturday was definitely the most rain I've ever seen come down. There was a huge amount of...
HMSA Proposal: Hawaiʻi Health Care Could See Radical Transformation
In mid-January lawmakers from the Hawaiʻi House and Senate committees on consumer protection called in executives from HMSA and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health to explain their proposal to create a new system designed to address Hawaiʻi’s health care crisis. Despite lengthy talk about “risk-sharing,” “value-based care” and...
Hawaii fentanyl deaths rise, town hall planned on Oahu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Data from the Honolulu Medical Examiner shows fentanyl-related overdose deaths have surged in recent years, even as law enforcement steps up seizures. A meeting is planned on Tuesday, Feb. 23 to raise awareness on the issue. The Medical Examiner’s annual Statistical Report for Fiscal Year 2025...
Pig and the Lady Returns to Kaimuki
There’s something special about a full-circle moment—and that’s exactly what this visit to Pig and the Lady felt like. The Le family, who once owned a toy shop just a block over, has returned to Kaimukī—but instead of toys, they’re now serving some of the best Vietnamese food on the island. We couldn’t be happier for...
Farmer rescues co-worker from flood in Waialua
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A former firefighter, Chris Greer, did not hesitate when his co-worker needed him after being trapped in flood water Saturday at their workplace, Laulau Solutions farm in Waialua. “She just called me screaming, like ‘we need help!,’ and I was like, let’s do it,” Greer recalled. “Just...
Death Threats, Doxxing And A Secret Honolulu Family Taking On Kamehameha Schools
A Honolulu family suing Kamehameha Schools over its Native Hawaiian admissions policy is asking a federal judge for one basic protection: to keep their names off the public record. Their lawyers say the request is not about drama or strategy, but safety, after a wave of threats and harassment that ramped up as soon...
Where to find the best sandwiches across Hawaiʻi’s islands
Sandwiches are more than just bread and fillings. They’re a whole vibe; and in Hawaii, people love grabbing sandwiches from local spots that mix fresh ingredients with flavors that pop.
Nanakuli Blackout Kills Signals And Chokes Farrington Traffic
On Saturday morning, a sudden power outage cut electricity to roughly 1,349 customers in Nānākuli and took out traffic lights at one of the Leeward coast’s busiest intersections, turning Farrington Highway into a slow-moving mess. The outage started around 10:17 a.m., leaving the Farrington Highway and Nanakuli...
Hawaii cyclist finishes 24-hour ride for Alzheimer’s cause
"It's very important that people get early detection and so I'm out here trying to raise awareness."
