AI Jukebox At Honolulu Airport Hits Sour Note With Locals
Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has quietly slipped AI-generated, island-themed songs into the music that plays across its terminals. The short tracks, meant to chime in at the top of every hour, have quickly turned into a litmus test for how people feel about artificial intelligence in a place that trades heavily on culture and ambience.
Grand jury indicts man accused of killing elderly man in Chinatown
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The man accused of killing an elderly man in Chinatown has been indicted Wednesday. Prosecutors said a grand jury indicted Fredrick Hoisington, 52, for manslaughter. According to authorities, the charge stems from an incident on March 30, when Hoisington allegedly kicked a 95-year-old man, in the leg,...
In Their Words: Cyrus and Guy Tamashiro on the End of Tamashiro Market
Tamashiro Market closes for good April 30, taking with it a piece of Honolulu’s identity and part of ours. But all of us in mourning need to know this: That time capsule of a Kalihi fish and poke store is a success story for the Tamashiro family, who are closing it on their terms after 85 years. Brothers Cyrus and Guy Tamashiro are 72...
Halawa Horror, Judge Says Accused Tomahawk Killer Fit For Trial
A Honolulu judge has ruled that 38-year-old Frank Julio Bright is mentally competent to stand trial on a murder charge in the killing of his ex-wife, beloved educator Aimee Takaki. The decision ends a lengthy pause in the case for psychiatric evaluations and puts Bright back on the courtroom calendar, with arraignment and plea now set for April 27. He remains...
Spotlight Now: Department of Environmental Services Director Roger Babcock
Department of Environmental Services Director Roger Babcock provides an update on how the tons of storm debris collected after the recent string of Kona Lows.
HECO response to residents across East Oahu dealing with persistent flickering light issue
HAWAII KAI, Oahu (KHON2) — For 26 years, Alex Dzierba has lived in his Hawaii Kai home and been through multiple storms. But following the recent string of storms, said he’s been dealing with an unusual pattern, even after the blackouts ended. “I was concerned that there was a problem with the light fixture, so […]
City proposes new landfill in West Oahu, drawing opposition from landowner and lawmakers
The city’s proposal for a new municipal landfill in the Makaiwa Hills above Kapolei has surprised West Oahu residents and some lawmakers.
North Shore businesses struggle as revenue drops after floods
More than half of businesses on Oahu’s North Shore report significant losses, as recovery efforts continue following the Kona Low storms and relief funds begin to grow.
Police Commission narrows Honolulu chief candidates to 6 semifinalists
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The search for Honolulu’s next police chief is moving into the next phase. The Honolulu Police Commission announced it has narrowed the candidate pool to six semi-finalists, selected from an initial list of 11 applicants identified by a recruitment firm. “The commissioners feel these six applicants...
Kaimuki’s Ruger Market workers waiting for thousands in unpaid wages
KAIMUKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- The closure of Fort Ruger Market did not only shock customers, employees were also left in the dark. It's been a week since Ruger Market abruptly closed down and some employees said they are still waiting for thousands of dollars in wages, including Kiana Awong and Lori Hanson.
