Water main break closes town-bound lanes on North School Street in Kalihi
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A water main break in Kalihi has prompted lane closures and traffic delays along North School Street. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply said crews are continuing repairs to a broken 16-inch water main between Leilani Street and Kalihi Street on Sunday. All town-bound lanes are closed,...
Wendy’s Hawaiʻi creates loco moco with local input, adds to menu
A fast-food chain with locations on Oʻahu and Maui will soon be serving up a familiar comfort food -- the loco moco.
Evacuation at Blaisdell Hall shopping event after apparent chemical incident
HONOLULU (Island News) – Attendees at a local shopping experience at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall on Sunday were suddenly evacuated after an incident left multiple people coughing. First responders arrived at the Hawaii Holiday Craft and Gift Fair at approximately 3:27 p.m. for an apparent chemical incident. Officials were...
Alaska Weather Alert: Warmer November Expected as Winter Sets In
Fairbanks averages fall toward 9 below zero by month's end despite expectations for a warmer November.
Two people arrested after breaking into abandoned West Olympia mansion on Halloween
Thurston County deputies arrested two suspects for residential burglary at an abandoned West Olympia home.
Drop Box Use Surging Across Washington, 70 Percent Of Ballots Submitted That Way So...
The clock is ticking on mail-in ballots in Washington. Older voters are turning them in at high rates, but younger voters are dragging their feet so far this election cycle.
Washington’s beloved Lights of Christmas celebrates 30 years with a new walking experience for...
A beloved Pacific Northwest holiday tradition is celebrating a major milestone in 2026. Lights of Christmas, located about an hour north of Seattle in Stanwood, is marking its 30th anniversary—and this year, visitors will have a whole new way to experience the magic. The holiday event is debuting a new walk-through format filled with festive activities, seasonal treats, and family-friendly entertainment.
Nine insurers approved to provide healthcare plans to WA small businesses
Small businesses planning to offer health insurance to their employees have up to nine insurers to choose from in the new year, and all are planning to bump their rates up. The Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner approved rate increases between 6.9% and 21.6% for the insurers, according to a release. Approved rate increases were based on actuarial reviews of each insurer’s financial projections and mostly reflect increases in the basic cost of healthcare.
Skagit Commissioner caught on video campaigning inches from ballot drop box
A video posted Saturday shows Skagit County Commissioner Joe Burns standing inches from an official ballot drop box while identifying himself as a candidate seeking to retain his seat in the Nov. 3 election. In the clip, Burns says: “Hey, Skagit County Commissioner Joe Burns running to retain my seat...
Police Say He Hit 127 MPH in a Porsche GT3, Then Asked How to...
A 21-year-old in a blue Porsche 911 GT3 was arrested after a chase through Everett, Washington, and when he asked a deputy how he could get the car back, the answer was short: "Not run from the police."
