The Honolulu City Council Fought A Bill Requiring Greater Neighborhood Density. Now It Must Carry It Out

Council members say that their housing efforts already address the state’s desire to create greater density and do more to encourage locals to stay in Hawaii. Honolulu City Council members must implement a controversial state bill that they said would ruin …

The Oahu highway named in honor of a Hawaiian Princess

HONOLULU (KHON2) – From the ahupuaʻa of Kāneʻohe to the ahupuaʻa of Kalihi lies a busy highway that connects windward Oʻahu to the busyness of Honolulu.  We are speaking of Likelike Highway. The word Hawaiian word likelike could mean “alike, similar, or …

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Hawaii

The number of COVID-19 cases and patients hospitalized continues to rise as summer gets underway, according to the latest data from the Hawaii Department of Health. DOH today reported an average positivity rate — or percentage of all tests positive — of 16 …

Letter: Nepotism threatens a better future for Hawaii

The deep-rooted practice of nepotism has stifled many an island society and may well do the same in Hawaii. Not hiring the best person available for a job reduces the overall performance and output of a company, reducing productivity, morale and engagement …

Hawaii seeing a summer COVID-19 surge

For Kaimuki resident Jan Hayashi, it started with a headache halfway through the workday. Hayashi, 67, went home early on June 3, took a COVID-19 test — and tested positive. Symptoms quickly developed afterward, she said, into chills, body aches, then a …

Honolulu ethics panel lauds bill clarifying gift-giving rules

The Honolulu Ethics Commission on Wednesday lauded what members say is a long-awaited measure addressing gift-giving for city and county employees. Crafted with the panel’s assistance, Bill 23 is supposed to tighten existing rules that bar city workers …

Puerto Rico and Hawaii

Three out of the four members of the Hawaii delegation in Congress have signed on as cosponsors for the Puerto Rico Status Act.  In the House of Representatives, both Rep. Ed Case (D-HI) and Rep. Jill Takoda (D-HI) are on the bill.  In the Senate, Sen. …

Off the news: Urban Honolulu violent crimes grab attention

A 32-year-old Walmart employee was stabbed on Keeaumoku Street Saturday evening; and five men, ages 22 to 34, suffered injuries after an incident outside an Ala Moana area bar early Sunday. Both cases were investigated by police as attempted murders. …

Hawaii football promotes Locher to full-time coach

1/1 Swipe or click to see more STEPHEN TSAI / STSAI@STARADVERTISER.COM Nick Locher In finalizing the staff, the Hawaii football team went through all the safety checks in promoting Nick Locher to full-time assistant coach. Locher was named the …

Over $40M to fund substance abuse treatment, recovery in Hawaii

NANAKULI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Tens of millions of dollars for substance abuse treatment in the Islands is what dozens of recently-awarded State contracts call for across Hawaii. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest …

Hawaii teacher gets creative to help students memorize grammar … by rapping about it

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Public school educator Donna Fisher marches to a very different drum. The DOE complex area resource teacher writes and records her own rap songs to help students memorize grammar rules and other complex educational concepts. “I …

Friends of the Library of Hawaii holds 75th annual book sale for a good cause

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Another island tradition continues with the 75th annual Friends of the Library of Hawaii book sale. Hosted at the McKinley High School cafeteria, the nine-day event is one of the oldest-running book sales in the country and the …

RoadTrips USA: Aloha auto adventures through the Hawaiian Islands

From breathtaking beaches to jaw-dropping volcanoes, this road trip journey – through six major islands – is packed with activities that’ll have you saying “Aloha” at every freakin’ moment, promising a journey filled with unforgettable experiences and …

HFD extinguished rubbish fire in Honolulu

by: Juri Dagio Posted: Jun 19, 2024 / 01:51 PM HST Updated: Jun 19, 2024 / 01:51 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at 2:30 a.m. for a fire that had spread on a construction site at the intersection of Kona …

Hawaiian Teen Wins $10,000 for Research on Mysterious Outbreak Killing Sea Turtles

Though many high school students may not be enthusiastic about science projects, one determined student decided to take it upon himself to spend nearly three years on one. Meet Maddux Alexander Springer, a Hawaiian teen who noticed a lack of study on a …

AES Hawaii begins operation of state’s largest solar facility

Transpac: Not just a race to Hawaii

While the start is imminent for the 2024 Newport to Bermuda Race on June 21, another biennial race is now ramping up as the 2025 Transpac Race attracts entrants for the 53rd edition of the 2,225 course from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Honors for the first …

Pair of hiking trails at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopens 2 weeks after eruption

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A pair of hiking trails at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that were forced to close due to the eruption earlier this month are now back open. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park said Kau Desert Trail and Maunaiki Trail were previously …

Honolulu Zoo’s Wildest Show Concert Series underway

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you’re looking for something to do this Wednesday night, head down to the Honolulu Zoo for the Wildest Show Concert Series. Shelby Carlos, the Honolulu Zoo Society’s community engagement director, and musician Rickey Kamai joined Wake …