Four arrested for ruthlessly beating up Leilehua High School special needs student
WAHIAWA, Hawaii (Island News) -- After the video of a special needs student getting brutally attacked off campus near Leilehua High School spread online, four students were arrested. The video showed a group of students picking on the 21-year-old student after school on Wednesday, May 21, taunting then hitting her....
Attack of a young woman with special needs incites anger, along with a parent’s...
WAHIAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A disturbing video of a young woman with special needs being attacked in Wahiawa has angered the community, and led to the arrest of four teenagers. It has also prompted an apology from the parent of at least two of the suspects. Video of the recent assault...
Police investigate after woman shot in torso in Kahuku
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Kahuku early Wednesday. An emergency call came in just before 2:30 a.m. Honolulu police confirmed that a 30-year-old woman was shot in the torso during an argument. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police opened an...
West Oahu calls for utility companies to fix fire hazards on Farrington Highway
With summer heat coming as a threat to the drier areas of West Oahu, Rep. Darius Kila along with the community called on Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Telcom and Charter/Spectrum Hawaiʻito to take urgent action to repair and remove hazardous infrastructure along Farrington Highway.
Best Ewa Beach, HI Golf Courses
When it comes to golf, Ewa Beach in Hawaii is a hidden gem. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner looking to enjoy a day on the greens, Ewa Beach and its surrounding areas offer some of the best golf courses that Hawaii has to offer. Let’s explore these top golf destinations that promise not just a game, but...
Tsukuneya closing down on Oahu after 2 decades in business
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Tsukuneya across from UH Manoa on University Avenue is serving up its final dish. The restaurant closing after two decades of serving hungry visitors and also providing a lifetime of memories. It has been extremely rewarding for employees. Emy Sakuma with the Tsukuneya ownership group told...
Tsukuneya in Honolulu to close its doors after 2 decades
Beloved Japanese restaurant Tsukuneya is closing its doors on May 31, after 20 years of service. The restaurant has been a staple in the community, known for its delicious tsukune and warm atmosphere.
ACLU Hawaii prepares to sue HPD over ‘concerning trend’ of sober drivers arrested for...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The American Civil Liberties Union Hawaii could pursue legal action against the Honolulu Police Department over a “pattern and practice of falsely arresting drivers in Honolulu without probable cause and without due process,” a letter sent to the police chief on Tuesday read. It’s the...
Illegal game room raid in Kailua leads to two arrests by HPD
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) – Another illegal game room was raided on Oahu, this time in Kailua on Kipuka Place. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) officers from the Narcotics and Vice Division’s Gambling Detail, along with help from the District 4 Crime Reduction Unit and the Specialized Services Division, conducted...
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 22–28, 2025
Catch the live-action remake of Disney’s 2002 animated movie in theaters this weekend. Not only is the story set in Hawai‘i, but there are a ton of local ties, from screenwriter Chris Kekaniokalani Bright to actors Tia Carrere and Amy Hill to musicians such as Iam Tongi and the Kamehameha Schools Choir.