Kalani High School senior aims high with U.S. Air Force Academy acceptance
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Ryder Goto, a senior at Kalani High School, is headed to the United States Air Force Academy, turning his goal of becoming a leader and possibly a pilot into reality. "One of my biggest motivations to applying for the air force academy is the leadership opportunities...
Honolulu Police Commission advances to 6 applicants for next HPD Chief
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Six applicants for Honolulu’s next Chief of Police have advanced in the selection process, the Honolulu Police Commission announced on Tuesday. The commission expects to select a new chief on May 20. The commission said the six semi-finalists to be the Honolulu Police Department’s (HPD)...
Rally highlights bike safety, e-bike bill in Hawaii
Advocates for safer streets in Honolulu rallied on Tuesday, April 21, to celebrate a legal win thousands of miles away and call for safety improvements around Hawaii.
Gas leak prompts late-night building evacuation in Kapahulu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A gas leak prompted a late-night evacuation at a Kapahulu building. The Honolulu Fire Department said crews responded around 10:10 p.m. Tuesday to a reported gas leak at 938 Kapahulu Avenue. Firefighters arrived at 10:18 p.m. and confirmed a leak inside one of the units. The leak...
Honolulu Highway Havoc As Overturned Dump Truck Forces H-1 Drivers Onto H-2
An overturned dump truck leaking diesel turned the H‑1 westbound approach to the H‑1/H‑2 merge into a mess late Tuesday morning, April 21, around 11:55 a.m., forcing all westbound traffic onto the H‑2 northbound. State crews rushed in to remove the truck and contain a diesel spill that reached the roadway. Drivers were told to steer clear of...
East Honolulu Food Festival is coming up
Executive Chef Keith Endo along with his lead line cook Jason Ebesu from Vintage Books are cooking up something delicious for the event.
Man severely injured after pinned by car in Waipahu collision; driver also hospitalized
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Two men were hospitalized after a collision in Waipahu on Tuesday afternoon where one of them was pinned by a car. First responders said the collision occurred near Hans L'Orange Neighborhood Park in Waipahu on Puko Street and Managers Drive at 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services performed advanced life-saving treatment on a pedestrian...
Over 30 agencies offering storm relief at Waianae Mall Saturday
More than 30 agencies and community partners are bringing housing, food, health, and disaster recovery support directly to Waianae families still recovering from recent storms at a resource fair Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waianae Mall.
Water restriction notice issued for Downtown, South Hilo customers effective immediately
HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Department of Water Supply has issued a water restriction notice for Downtown Hilo and South Hilo customers effective immediately. A Water Restriction Notice requires affected customers to reduce water use by at least 25 percent. A Water Restriction is necessary to allow the Piihonua #3 tank...
DCR employee charged with fraud, theft from inmate at Halawa Correctional
HONOLULU (Island News) – A Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) employee was arrested and charged for offenses related to fraud and theft. On April 8, 2026, Julianne Kaniaupio faced nine criminal charges stemming from the theft of a credit card containing $8,960.11. The Department of Law Enforcement conducted the investigation, which determined that Kaniaupio used her position to steal the card from the out...
