Honolulu Drug Dealer Sentenced to 12 Years for Selling Lethal Dose to Marine
In a recent ruling that has sent a strong message to drug traffickers in Honolulu, Rayshaun Ducos, a 27-year-old local resident, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. Ducos, who admitted to selling cocaine to a 25-year-old active-duty U.S. Marine that tragically led to a fatal overdose, faced Judge J. Michael...
Downtown park under consideration for affordable housing location
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The need for new housing options in Honolulu persists, including Chinatown. The topic was discussed Thursday night at the Downtown Chinatown neighborhood board meeting. Addressing community members in attendance, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi stated, "I read your sign: Density with dignity,...
Hawaii’s Fight Against Rising Seas Just Became A Losing Battle
Turns out paradise is sinking. No, not metaphorically, but literally. The sea is rising, the land is dipping, and that dream beachfront property? Give it a few decades; it might be part of the reef. The worst part is that it’s happening faster than anyone predicted. So, what now? Let’s talk about it.
14 facts: Zuckerberg’s secret +$270M Hawaiʻi compound
Recently, there was an expose on Mark Zuckerberg's Kauaʻi compound where he and his partner have been making waves in the local community.
Narcotics, firearms investigation prompts search of Pukalani home
MAUI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- An ongoing narcotics and firearms investigation led to a search at a Pukalani home on Thursday morning. Nearby resident Anthony Goodrich witnessed the police activity at the Pukalani Street property and said there were more than a dozen law enforcement agents involved. "They had...
Castle’s Keegan Goeas Earns Senior All-American Honors at NHSCA Nationals
Castle High School’s Keegan Goeas showcased his talent on the national stage, finishing 3rd in the 160 lbs weight class at the 2025 NHSCA High School National Championships in Virginia Beach. With this impressive performance, Goeas earned Senior All-American honors, cementing his place among the nation’s top high...
City considers using downtown minipark as a site for affordable housing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Mayor Rick Blangiardi said the city is considering redeveloping a downtown mini-park into affordable housing units. But he also told a gathering that it’s still just an idea. The mayor spoke at the Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board meeting Thursday night as his administration tried to...
Two Oahu hospitals receive $10M in grants to expand access to critical cancer care
“It’s about making sure our patients in Hawaii have access to care in all of our communities but stay close to home when it’s at all possible.”
State agencies warn about imposter door-to-door salespeople
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Multiple state agencies are warning the public to be aware of door-to-door salespeople who claim to work for the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA), and use aggressive sales tactics. HGIA employees do not sell solar systems, cold-call or go door-to-door. Any individuals caught...
Hawaiʻi Is Ramping Up Measles Vaccination Campaign
Hawaiʻi health officials are trying a new tactic to convince families to vaccinate their children against measles amid what they say is the growing risk of an outbreak. The health department plans to issue an emergency rule allowing children with religious exemptions to receive the vaccination protecting against...
