Texas-based developer buys Hawaii Kai Shopping Center
HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hunt Companies Hawaii has purchased the Hawaii Kai Shopping Center for an undisclosed amount, the company announced Wednesday. Kamehameha Schools owns the land underneath the 145,000-square-foot Safeway and Longs Drugs-anchored East Oahu shopping center. Texas-based Hunt Cos. Has...
State vows to eradicate illegal fireworks
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Popping fireworks is a deeply-rooted tradition beloved by generations in Hawaii. But the state's hoping to change that with fines and criminal penalties including jail time to prevent another major disaster. "It's not gonna change, not gonna deter anybody," said Jack Kaauwai Jr. "It's...
Motorcyclist, 22, dead in Kailua crash
An early morning crash in the Kailua area claimed Oahu's 40th traffic fatality of 2025 -- a 22-year-old motorcyclist.
City ‘struggling to keep up’ with car registration backlog, impacting thousands on Oahu
MPD search for missing elderly man who failed to return home from walk. Gerald Boiani of Kihei was last seen Monday at around 1 p.m. leaving his residence at Luluka Place. A 22-year-old man has died after crashing his motorcycle in Kailua Wednesday morning. Kauai police identify suspect in Kapaa...
Medical Examiner’s Office identifies man killed in Pali motorcycle crash
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s (ME) Office released the identity of the young man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Pali Hwy on June 6. The ME Office reported that 23-year-old Jesse Kauahi of Kailua was the man that died in the incident.
Jury Awards Sushi Chef $3.15 Million In Case Against Luxury Restaurant Owner
Andrew Debellis came to Honolulu with dreams of becoming a traditional sushi chef, and before long landed a job as sous chef at Margotto, the Honolulu branch of Margotto e Baciare, which is featured in the prestigious Michelin Guide to Tokyo. Instead of learning fine art of Japanese cuisine, the...
The Pig and the Lady returns to its roots in new Kaimuki location
HONOLULU (Island News) – The Pig and the Lady is set to open a new location in Kaimuki this fall!. The popular Vietnamese restaurant was first opened in Chinatown and will host its last day of service on Aug. 22, with future plans to undergo a rebranding to complement the new Kaimuki location as well as manage...
Roots and Relics takes its last swing after 35 years
After nearly 35 years in business, selling golf gear both new and used, Tanaka is ready to take a swing at the 19th hole.
New plan to tackle crime, cleanliness in Downtown Honolulu
A new plan could bring more safety, cleanliness and coordination to Downtown Honolulu.
City & County of Honolulu’s 4th of July schedule
HONOLULU (Island News) – The City and County of Honolulu released its schedule for Fourth of July along with the schedule for the rest of its operations and the traffic and parking regulations that will be in effect for Friday, July 4, 2025. The holiday schedule for the City...
