City honors teen who rescued a man lost at sea
The city honored a local teen for his heroic ocean rescue that saved a man's life.
Cost-of-living concerns shape ideas on how to recruit, retain Honolulu police
A new report recommends housing stipends, better medical benefits and other efforts to help recruit and retain Honolulu Police Department officers and civilian employees. A city task force created by the Honolulu City Council published the report this week. The group includes leadership from the council, the mayor's...
Best and Worst US Cities for Singles in 2026 Plus Surprising Financial Secrets About...
With more than 49% of the U.S. population aged 15 and older being unmarried and the cost of dating steadily rising, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst Cities for Singles in 2026, as well as expert commentary, alongside its new Financial Secrets Survey, to help people...
Armed robbery suspects target a home in St. Louis Heights
Honolulu police are actively searching for armed suspects who invaded a home on St. Louis Heights, leaving a 58-year-old man injured. The incident occurred on Alencastre Street when two armed men broke into the home early Tuesday morning. The suspects attacked a man who was asleep in his bedroom. A second victim...
Police search for two masked men after early-morning armed burglary
KAIMUKI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are searching for two armed and masked men who allegedly broke into a home and attacked its residents. The incident occurred Tuesday morning at around 2:25 a.m. on Alencastre Street. According to the Honolulu Police Department, two men armed with firearms allegedly entered a...
Oahu Scam Shock: $7M Vanishes As Crypto Cons Target Kupuna
Honolulu officials are sounding the alarm after police told state lawmakers Wednesday that Oahu residents have already lost more than $7 million to fraud this year. Community groups and legislators singled out cryptocurrency kiosks and impersonation scams that are disproportionately hitting kupuna. Honolulu police...
Medical Examiner identifies woman pulled from waters near Kakaako park
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Medical Examiner identified a woman who was pulled from the water near Kakaako Waterfront Park. Kelu Zhang, 40, was pronounced dead after she was rescued on Sunday, Nov. 23, near the surf break known as “Flies,” about 50 yards from the shoreline. First...
Prosecutors dismiss attempted murder charge in Kalihi shooting
Tanumafili “Tano” Fotu now faces charges for place to keep pistol or revolver and first-degree reckless endangering.
Changes ahead for a tree lot that has brought holiday cheer to Oahu families...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Changes are coming to a tree lot that’s been bringing the holidays alive to Oahu families for decades. Paula Minako Tajiri and her daughter Ami, have been managing the popular tree business at Ala Moana Center for the past few years. They’re carrying on the legacy...
Ala Moana Center security guards saved Japanese tourist’s life with CPR, AED
Security guards from Ala Moana Center were recognized by the city on Dec. 3 for their quick reaction time in helping to save a life.

















