Downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Is Back—in a New Spot
For the first time in seven years, one of Downtown’s biggest block parties is making a comeback. The St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival, an annual Nu‘uanu Avenue tradition that ran for more than 30 years until the pandemic, returns on Tuesday, March 17, to a new venue on Fort Street Mall.
On This Date: Giant Hawaii Hail Smashed State Record
A massive 4.25-inch hailstone fell in Hawaii during a supercell thunderstorm, breaking the previous state record of 1-inch hail. The hail photo in this article could be anywhere in, say, Texas and while massive in size, could be considered typical in spring in the Plains. But in the early morning...
Suspect who died after jumping from Waipio apartment in kidnapping incident identified
WAIPIO, Hawaii (Island News) -- The 44-year-old man who died after jumping from an apartment building in Waipio trying to escape an alleged kidnapping incident was identified by the medical examiner. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) responded to a report of an argument at a home on Hulukupuna Street in...
Kailua house fire impacts 5 people, including 2-year-old child: EMS
Firefighters responded to a building fire that impacted five residents in Kailua on March 9, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services reported.
Celebrate with Zippy’s on their 60th anniversay
We all know their famous chili, ono kine korean fried chicken and so much more.
LIST: Hawaii initiates multiple closures, cancellations ahead of stormy conditions
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Multiple facilities, parks, and services are set to temporarily close as Hawaii prepares for stormy conditions. Honolulu Zoo: Set to take effect Wednesday, March 11. All city golf courses: The Ala Wai, Ewa Villages, Kahuku, Pali, Ted Makalena, and West Loch golf courses are closed until...
Side Street Inn on Kapahulu set to close, reopen in Waikiki
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A local favorite spot is set to close, but not for long. Side Street Inn on Kapahulu Avenue said it will close after the first week of April and relocate to Waikiki. The owners are finalizing the lease before they announce the new location. “We are super excited about the new location […]
Lt. Gov. Luke’s voluntary audit finds about $7,800 in unreported campaign donations
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s self-imposed audit of her campaign spending reports between January 2021 and July 2022 revealed some discrepancies. Eleven contributions, each about $1,000 or less, were deposited into her campaign bank account but not reported to the Campaign Spending Commission. The total amount that went...
Aiea man charged with murder connected to meth trafficking
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Federal and local law enforcement officials worked together to charge an Aiea man with murder relating to drug trafficking. Taliau Tauvela-Afalava, 31, of Aiea, was charged and made his initial appearance in court Monday. He and his co-defendant Filimone Tavake, 38, of San Francisco, are...
Preparing for heavy rain to hit Hawaii
With days of rain ahead, Oahu's sewer system is being prepped to handle the influx, but will it be enough? Longtime Manoa resident James Rumford shares his insights on weathering the storm.
