Graffiti artist creates ‘Slick’ legacy mural at alma mater
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Richard Wyrgatsch II is a graffiti artist who goes by the name “Slick.” His artwork has been featured around the world. His latest project took him back to his alma mater, Aiea High School. For the last two weeks, he and his team have been...
City agencies address July tsunami warning response and improvements
The July 29 tsunami warning sent thousands of people scrambling to higher ground.
Oahu woman calls for action on social media against illegal dumping in Nanakuli
Illegal dumping is impacting Oahu's westside, but one young woman is leading an effort to make a change. Ohiʻa Lehua Lapina, who grew up on Oahu's Leeward Coast, took action upon returning home from Florida to address the issue on Lualualei Naval Road. Lehua utilized social media, posting a call to action on TikTok,...
Leeward Kai paddlers choose the canoe over violence
Just steps away from where the latest shooting and rally that took place, these girls have chosen the waʻa, or canoe, over violence.
Contracts executed for demolition, construction of Aloha Stadium
The New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District project team on Thursday finalized its first two agreements with Aloha Halawa District Partners, clearing the way for demolition of the current stadium and construction of a new, modern venue in Halawa. The Stadium Development and Operation Agreement grants AHDP the...
Historic ban on shipments to Molokai aims to keep out coconut rhinoceros beetle
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A one-year ban is now in effect on all shipments of plants, gravel and other gardening materials to Molokai. It comes after the state board of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) on Tuesday approved a community-led petition to keep the last island free from the invasive...
Get Honolulu low-income transit fare (HOLO): How to apply, verify income, and load your...
The Honolulu low-income transit fare program, which the City and County runs, can provide Oahu residents with great savings if they are facing transportation expenses. This critical initiative offers households that qualify significantly lower prices in TheBus and Skyline rail services at specially issued HOLO cards....
Police investigate fatal moped crash in Kalihi
Guy Hagi's Hawaii weather and surf report for Sept. 24, 2025. Trades will gradually decline through Wednesday as a storm far northeast of the islands moves in closer to the state. UCE wrestling tryouts and show coming to popular Honolulu venue. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. UCE Wrestling will be...
Man bites police officer in Waikīkī, officer hospitalized
A 44-year-old man was arrested for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, among other crimes, in Waikīkī on the morning of Sept. 25, the Honolulu Police Department said.
Man accused of beating elderly man in Waikiki Ross pleads not guilty
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A man who allegedly beat up an elderly man inside Ross in Waikiki pleaded not guilty in court on Thursday. Helkena Carland, 27, is awaiting trial after getting arrested for the alleged assault of a 69-year-old man inside the Ross bathroom on Seaside Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2025.
