Native Hawaiian glass artist Samson Tanoa Low, Oʻahu – HPR’s Artist Spotlight
Oʻahu-born and raised artist Samson Tanoa Low works with molten glass to create art inspired by his Hawaiian culture. “I began working with glass as a student attending the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. I had no idea that custom hand-shaped glass existed until I found a class offering glass art as an elective. It...
‘Good’ problem hitting Skyline as ridership increases – lack of parking
More and more people are using the city's Skyline rail system to get to work. But it's come with an unintended problem - not enough parking stalls for commuters on the West side.
Queen’s medical system talks ‘intended and unintended consequences’ of HMSA-HPH deal
Earlier this month, the state’s largest health insurer announced a major shakeup in Hawaiʻi’s health care landscape. HMSA proposed a deal with Hawaiʻi Pacific Health that would create a new model similar to Kaiser Permanente’s managed care system. HMSA and HPH maintain that the move...
Board Meeting: Downtown Honolulu Gets Its First Charcuterie Chain
Downtown Honolulu’s office crowd just got a new way to dress up lunch. Graze Craze, a franchised charcuterie chain known for Instagram-ready grazing boards, has opened its first Hawaii location inside the Finance Factors Center on Bishop Street. The shop is leaning into the weekday rush with grab-and-go cups, picnic...
Woman pleads not guilty in Schofield domestic incident
The woman accused of pouring boiling liquid on her husband appeared in court on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Honolulu store among dozens to close by luxury retailer
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is shutting down dozens of Off 5th stores nationwide. Saks Global announced Thursday that it is closing the majority of its Saks Off 5th stores, including its store at Ala Moana Center, and all remaining Last Call stores. A closing sale...
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa online nursing program gets high national marks
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene was recognized in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation’s best online programs, released Jan. 27. The university’s flagship campus placed No. 62 out of the top 209 online master’s in...
Reggae artist Josh Tatofi signs to EMPIRE record label; new single out next Friday
NEW YORK (Island News) -- The locally-beloved musician Josh Tatofi has a big year ahead of him as he has signed with EMPIRE record label following the recent announcement of his Blue Note residency in Hawaii. EMPIRE announced on social media that Reggae artist Josh Tatofi is joining their bracket...
Hawaii county police chief candidates weigh in on immigration enforcement
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii County Police Commission interviewed eight finalists for permanent police chief Wednesday, five months after former chief Ben Moszkowicz was forced to resign after applying to be Honolulu’s chief. The eight finalists include the department’s current interim chief and assistant...
Potholes and poor lighting make West Loch Drive in Ewa Beach a dangerous road
West Loch Drive in Ewa Beach is a road known for its hazardous conditions, causing frustration among local residents. Residents have noticed that while there have been attempts to fix the pavement, the repairs are often short-lived.
