10 things the ‘uber wealthy’ do … and don’t do
Accumulation and flamboyance have long been a pop culture marker of wealth and prestige.
Keanianileihuaokalani – Healing Stone of Wahiawa
Cultures collided at Keanianileihuaokalani. Keanianileihuaokalani was a large tongue-shaped stone that has since been split into three pieces. Hawaiians view it as a healing stone; Hindus see it as an embodiment of the god Shiva. (According to reports, they appear to have worked (working) out how they work together.)...
Viral photo of dead, shell-less turtle prompts warning from the state
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A disturbing picture circulating on social media is prompting a warning from state wildlife officials. An anonymous user posted a photo showing a dead turtle with its shell ripped off, insinuating it was discovered at Hau Bush in Ewa Beach. The post has gone viral with hundreds...
Family of siblings killed in Manoa fire appeals for help after theft
The family of two siblings who perished in a Manoa house fire on March 19, are appealing to the public for assistance after discovering that their cars and personal belongings were stolen from the property.
Two men cited for picking opihi at protected site
State conservation officers cited two men Wednesday for illegally collecting opihi from the Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District on Oahu’s North Shore. Following up on an anonymous tip, officers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement located the two...
Municipal golf courses on Oahu hitting historic levels in rounds, revenue
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Business is booming at Oahu’s city golf courses. Officials say it’s thanks to targeted marketing toward women and re-investing some money back into the course. Golfers in the know say the Ted Makalena Golf Course in Waipahu is a hidden gem. “Yes this is the best kept secret so we don’t want […]
Suspects charged in connection to Ala Moana Beach Park attack
Jenisus Otto and Henry Walliby were charged with attempted murder and robbery in connection to an attack that critically injured a man.
Artist paints Hawaii’s tallest mural in Halawa
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A local artist is beautifying the city and breaking records. A neighborhood in Halawa will soon be growing with some impressive news sights right in their backyard. Kamea Hadar started drawing even before he could remember. When other kids stopped, he never did. “My main goal is just to leave the...
State shuts down Hilo eatery after multiple repeated food safety violations
A Hilo eatery was closed Friday after an inspector with the Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch determined it was an imminent health hazard to the public because of multiple repeated food safety violations. Hiro’s Place was issued a red “closed” placard and shut down immediately after demonstrating...
O’ahu Commuters Brace for Lane Closures on Fort Barrette Road Amid Infrastructure Upgrades
Ongoing infrastructure efforts have necessitated lane closures on O‘ahu’s Fort Barrette Road to the potential dismay of daily commuters. According to an announcement from the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), reconstruction of existing railroad crossings and lighting improvements are to blame, with crews...
