Honolulu HI

Honolulu's commitment to affordable housing took a concrete step forward with the recent groundbreaking of Kūhiō Park Low Rises and Homes development, a project set to provide sustainable and accessible living spaces to residents in need. In a ceremony that underscored the state's efforts to support its communities,...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new year means new sewer rates. Sewer rates in Hawaii rose by 6% on Thursday, Jan. 1. Officials with Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services are urging residents to use less water to save on sewer bills. The city is also changing how it calculates bills,...

The Queen’s Medical Center in Punchbowl welcomed its first baby born in 2026 just a few hours after midnight. Mom Kristine Miyasato gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Queen’s Hospital located in Downtown Honolulu at 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Her parents, Kristine and Kevyn Yonesaki, have not given her a...

"I would say my New Year's resolution is to lose weight and be healthy."

Outdoor warning sirens across Oʻahu will be tested today at 11:45 a.m. The test is routine.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new survey is revealing how Hawaii residents feel about housing, the military and Skyline rail — and how well the state is handling challenges. Federal cuts in 2025 hurt folks already struggling with high costs of housing, food and insurance, and with a recession expected this year, the...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A sweet crop, cultivated in a rural town in Japan, is being met with sweet success thanks to a joint effort between a local farmer and the town’s mayor and council. Just a few months ago, Shinichi Kimura, 69, was hard at work harvesting what has...

Kalani freshman Stevens Au is known for earning straight A’s, but he says academic perfection isn’t what matters most; instead, he prioritizes making connections and understanding his school work on a deeper level. He explains that building friendships and learning for himself are what keep him motivated. “It’s...

The Hawaiʻi Bowl reached 2.7 million viewers nationwide, marking the event's most-watched game in more than a decade.

At least seven people were hurt with suspected fireworks injuries in five separate incidents on Oʻahu this New Year's Eve. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services transported six patients in serious condition to various hospitals. EMS believed they were injured by illegal fireworks due to the nature of their injuries....