Drones to survey aging cemeteries across Hawaii
A new cemetery office under the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services is using drone technology to assess deteriorating burial grounds, including Hanapepe Cemetery. A 10-week survey of historic cemeteries across Oahu and Kauai will guide restoration efforts for burial sites dating back to the 1800s.
86-year-old man dies after pulled from waters of Waikiki beach
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- An 86-year-old man died from his injuries after getting rescued from the ocean at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki on Saturday afternoon. The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department responded to a water emergency at 4:34 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Waikiki involving an 86-year-old man. The unconscious swimmer was in the lagoon near lifeguard tower...
Schofield Barracks lockdown over: All apprehended, no injuries
There is no threat to the community following a lockdown at Schofield Barracks.
Man arrested for allegedly setting a house on fire in Pearl City
A 59-year-old man who is accused of setting a house on Hoolana Place in Pearl City on fire on Saturday morning was arrested for arson. The two-alarm fire resulted in a resident being left without a home.
Honokaa High School Jazz Band bring music to HNN
Honokaa High School Jazz Band joins us from the Big Island for National Jazz Appreciation Month and shares details on today's Ala Moana performance.
Waimanalo Street Erupts As Officer Fires At Attacking Dog
A Waimanalo neighborhood turned tense on Friday when a Honolulu police officer opened fire at a dog that was in the middle of attacking a man, according to police. The animal injured the man, who was treated and taken to a hospital. None of the rounds hit the dog, which bolted from the area but was later found nearby.
What’s Cooking: Mahaloha Burger returns to Spam Jam, raising funds for flood victims
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For 16 years, Mahaloha Burger has been serving up quality certified USDA Angus burgers with local twists. The fast-casual eatery was among the first eateries to be part of the popular Waikiki Spam Jam Festival each year, but took a break after the pandemic. Chef-owner Jesse Aguinaldo...
Boil water notice for Oahu’s North Shore due to E. coli
Boil water notice issued for Oahu's North Shore as E. coli bacteria found in water supply. Residents advised to boil water or use bottled water.
Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 new homes by 2050, AARP report finds
Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 additional housing units by 2050 to meet future demand, with much of that need driven by an aging population and rising housing costs, according to a new analysis prepared for AARP Hawaiʻi. The study, prepared by ECOnorthwest through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Advisors...
‘Safer Roads, Together 2026’ launches to reduce deadly crashes on Oahu
The campaign aligns enforcement visibility, prevention messaging in partnership with first responder agencies and transportation partners.
