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Robert Wilcox and Samuel Nowlein launched a three-day rebellion from January 6 to 9, 1895, trying to overthrow the Republic of Hawaii and restore Queen Liliuokalani. When the uprising failed, weapons were found at the queen’s Washington Place home, leading to her arrest on January 16. She was tried by a military...

In the quiet neighborhood of Manoa on the island of Oahu, residents were startled by an unusual visitor—an exotic-looking wildcat roaming near homes and wooded backyards. Surveillance footage and cellphone videos captured the feline weaving through driveways and shrubbery. Its size, posture, and stealthy movement...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Helping thousands of individuals each year in Hawaii contending with homelessness, the Institute for Human Services (IHS) celebrated 47 years of serving those in need on Saturday. IHS hosted its "Peanut Butter and Purpose" Founder's Day event at A'ala Park in Honolulu. IHS Executive Director...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A celebration of Filipino culture through a family-friendly tournament of traditional games begins today at the Filipino Community Center. The inaugural “Palarong Pinoy,” or “Filipino Games,” is a competition featuring games played in the Philippines for generations, including:. Tumbang...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Incarcerated fathers at Halawa Correctional Facility (HCF) reunited with their keiki to celebrate Father’s Day Saturday. HCF hosted the over three-hour Keiki Day event in collaboration with Keiki O Ka Aina (KOKA) Family Learning Centers, and fathers and their keiki enjoyed games, arts and...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man riding an electric scooter was hospitalized after he was hit by a vehicle in Waikiki. According to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Service, a 35-year-old man was hit by a vehicle along Kalakaua Avenue at around 4 p.m. EMS said the victim suffered serious head injuries...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu is warning the public about a new text and email scam that claims to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles. City officials said that scammers are posing as the DMV in an attempt to trick residents into giving personal information by demanding payment for...

HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - A family’s dream vacation to Hawaii turned into a three-month nightmare after a medical emergency left them stuck on the island. Ellen Ennis Smith, her husband, PJ Smith, and her adult son, Geoffrey, arrived in Hawaii from North Carolina on April 9, excited for what they called the “trip...

I couldn’t disagree more with several recent columns supporting Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s position that he should have more authority to hire and fire the chief of police for the Honolulu Police Department. These same commentators applaud Blangiardi for being a strong mayor. There is nothing wrong with being...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In honor of a World War II battalion’s anniversary, a special trailer screening was held Saturday for veterans, families, and supporters. Over 200 people attended a banquet in honor of the 100th Infantry Battalion’s 83rd anniversary, which coincided with the premiere of a trailer for the...