Hawaiʻi religious institutions make up nearly $200M in real estate deals this year
Religious institutions in Hawaiʻi have collectively made nearly $200 million in just four real estate deals so far this year. That's expanded a wide footprint of church-owned real estate throughout the islands. The biggest real estate transaction by a Hawaiʻi religious institution in 2025 was at the start of...
Mililani HS graduate, Washington State Trooper dies in line of duty
TACOMA, Washington (KHON2) — A Washington State Patrol trooper with Hawaii ties passed away while on duty on Friday, Dec. 19, in Tacoma, Washington. Washington State Patrol said Tropper Tara-Marysa Guting was investigating a car accident when she was hit by another vehicle just before 7:30 p.m. PST on southbound...
Kona resort workers walk out on one-day strike
KAILUA-KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) - More than 150 Kona resort employees walked off the job for a one-day strike Friday. Employees at Royal Kona Resort, including housekeepers, maintenance workers, bell staff and cooks, have been working without a contract since February. According to their union, Unite Here Local 5,...
The new year’s resolution mistake most people make: 8 things to know
It's not too early to begin contemplating your New Year's resolutions for 2026, Hawaiʻi. In fact, the gluttony of the holidays is a good motivation to think about what you want out of the next chapter in your life.
New Chief selected to lead Honolulu Ocean Safety Department
"I really want to see what we can do for this department, and I want to show that we're going to take those next steps forward."
Man, 40, arrested following attempted murder incident in Kapolei
A 40-year-old man was taken into custody following an attempted murder incident in Kapolei yesterday, Dec. 18.
Suspect wanted in Radford High School burglary
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect accused of taking several items from the Radford High School shop. An unknown male suspect was seen on surveillance video on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at approximately 11:46 p.m. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the...
Project to add hundreds of affordable units in Kalihi breaks ground
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State and city leaders gathered Friday to break ground on a project that will add hundreds of affordable units in Kalihi. Friday’s ceremony marked the start of construction on the new Kūhiō Park Low Rises and Homes development, and kicked off phase one of the revitalization of Kuhio Park...
Girl, 15, arrested for terroristic threatening at Campbell High School
Honolulu Police arrested a 15-year-old girl for first-degree terroristic threatening after a message was discovered on campus.
Four siblings charged under new law for promoting gambling
"Hawaiʻi law now squarely places responsibility on property owners who knowingly permit illegal game rooms to operate."
