Honolulu police raid Kalihi illegal gambling room, arrest two suspects, seizing machines
Honolulu police arrested two people and seized gambling machines, drugs, and cash during a raid on an alleged illegal gambling operation in Kalihi last week, according to the Honolulu Police Department. The raid happened Thursday, May 7, around 7:30 p.m. on Keaulikē Street. Officers assigned to the department’s Narcoti
Oahu Is getting Its first Sonic Drive-In and the menu is worth the wait
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Hawaii’s only Sonic Drive-In is currently located in Maui, but that’s about to change. The beloved fast-food chain is gearing up to open a new location in Kapolei on Oahu, possibly as early as May. The Sonic team says they are working hard to make it happen and are thrilled to bring the full experie
Stories of Hawaii: Popular locally owned hotel reopens following massive renovation
The Pagoda Hotel on Rycroft Street in Honolulu has reopened, following a $9.9 million renovation and upgrade.
Volleyball fans show support thousands of miles away, championship shirts available for order
Fans of the Rainbow Warriors volleyball team showed their support for the team's national championship run, and the school is now taking orders for fans to commemorate the historic win.
Kaiser Moanalua named top maternity hospital for 5th year
Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Best Maternity Hospitals for 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the hospital has earned this recognition.
Rep. Tokuda visits North Shore flood zones, considers solutions for future disasters
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Last Wednesday, North Shore businesses and residents were visited by U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, who said recovery from the recent Kona Low storms is far from over. “People still need a lot of help,“ Tokuda said. ”I was out in Waianae the other day, even out...
HPD chief candidate Lazar makes case for top job
David Lazar, a former San Francisco Assistant Chief, has outlined his vision for the Honolulu Police Department, emphasizing the need for modernization, transparency, and stronger wellness support for officers.
Governor Green live on legislative preview, tax relief, floods
Governor Green joins us live in studio to discuss federal funding to flood victims, Maui fire settlement and legislative preview.
Investigation ongoing after near-fatal crash on Honoapiilani Highway
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - On Sunday, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred on Honoapiilani Highway near the intersection of North Kihei Road. Preliminary investigation reveals that a gray 2015 Volkswagen Jetta was driving southbound on Honoapiilani Highway, approaching the intersection with No
HFD extinguishes blaze at abandoned home in Kaneohe
KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a building fire incident that occurred in the Kaneohe area on Monday morning. While crews were on their way to the scene, they saw a large column of smoke and upgraded the incident to a second-alarm response. The first unit arrived on scene
