Hawaii island police request help identifying man
HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hawaii island police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who is wanted for questioning in relation to an incident under investigation. The incident that is under investigation occurred on March 4th, 2025, at a beach in the Puna district. The...
First Alert Forecast: Elevated rain chances for Kauai and Oahu due to approaching cold...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A weak cold front is expected to approach the island chain on Thursday and Friday, increasing the chance for rain over Kauai and Oahu. This front is currently positioned to the northwest of the Garden Isle, slowly creeping toward the state. Kauai will start seeing rain and...
Fence held up by wooden posts at OCCC raises concerns
The state's largest jail is showing serious signs of disrepair, including a damaged fence line held up with wooden posts.
Discharge into storm drain leads to notice of violation for Oahu company
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An incident involving the discharge of water into an East Honolulu storm drain is prompting a notice of violation to one Oahu company. It happened on March 24 in Aina Haina. HNN cameras filmed an HTM Contractors truck with a trash bin sitting next to a storm...
Five people involved in Vineyard Blvd collision
HONOLULU (Island News) – Emergency crews responded to a collision reported at the intersection of Vineyard Blvd and Punchbowl St. that included five people. The collision occurred on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 12:50 p.m. and involved two vehicles. According to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS), a...
California Culinary Community Mourns Loss of Rising Star Chef Gianna Isabella Buzzetta in Tragic...
The California culinary community is facing a tragic loss, as one of its rising stars, Gianna Isabella Buzzetta, has died in a hiking accident in Hawaii. The 26-year-old, an executive pastry chef at the Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie restaurant in Carlsbad, suffered a fatal injury when she was struck by a falling...
Man sought for questioning in connection with Puna beach incident
Hawai‘i Police Department is looking for a man wanted for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into a March 4 incident at a Puna beach and it is asking for the public’s help with identifying him. An image from a cellphone video taken by the victim in...
Travel-size shampoo and conditioner bottles might be checking out of Hawaiʻi hotels
Beloved travel-size shampoo and conditioner bottles might be checking out of hotels soon. House Bill 348 would ban small single-use plastic bottles in hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts — essentially any place with 50 or more lodging rooms — starting next year. Once 2028 rolls around, this ban will apply to any...
Raising a Child Now Costs Nearly $300K—Hawaii Tops the List, MA, WA close behind
A new LendingTreestudy reveals that the cost of raising a child in the U.S. has surged 25%, reaching an estimated $297,674 over 18 years. The biggest expense jump? Day care costs, which skyrocketed 51.8% from $11,752 to $17,836 since 2023. Other major increases include food (29.6%) and health insurance premiums...
City Plans To Finish Waiʻanae Police Station, But It May Not Mean More Cops
For years, Sharmaine Taua and her husband Robert have been asking Honolulu police for help with vandalism and trespassing at their house on the Westside — broken fence posts, monkeying around with their security cameras, apparent tampering with their SUV. The response, they said, has been inadequate. Officers told...
