36th Annual Talk Story Festival features stories of Honolulu’s urban art scene

HONOLULU (Island News) — The 36th Talk Story Festival will be held on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park to recognize public art and Hawaii’s vibrant art scene. The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to organize an …

Honolulu Morgue Aims To Start Giving Families Answers Faster With New Deputy

The city has a deputy medical examiner for the first time in five years. The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office hopes the arrival of its first new deputy in five years will help it winnow down the time it takes to finalize reports, which has mounted due to …

Multitalented entrepreneur Cione redefined Hawaii entertainment

His willingness to let the people of Hawaii see whatever prudish public officials said should not be seen made him a legend in Hawaii’s entertainment history. His belief that it was better to do something and ask forgiveness than to ask permission and be …

Hawaii Foodbank receives over $5K from Aloha Petroleum

HONOLULU (Island News) — Aloha Petroleum donated $5,416.12 to the Hawaii Foodbank through funds raised from its customers. The donation was on behalf of canister donations at participating Aloha Island Mart convenience stores across the state. “We are …

Daniel Dae Kim to executive produce indie film with 8 different Native Hawaiian directors

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A 4th of July luau on Oahu is the setting for the biggest-budgeted indie film created entirely by Native Hawaiians. Alongside eight Kanaka Maoli directors, Actor Daniel Dae Kim will serve as Executive Producer. Funding will come …

Honolulu’s Dying Palms To Be Replaced With This New Tree — For Now

The city begins felling the first of 80 trees marked for removal on the North Shore. Most of Oahu’s dead and dying coconut trees will not be replaced until the population of voracious coconut rhinoceros beetles is under control, the Honolulu parks …

Disappearing tickets: Hawaii man warns of suspected theft on Ticketmaster sites

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Last week, Wayne David Levy put the finishing touches on a trip he’s been looking forward to for months — two tickets to see comedian Nate Bargatze in Las Vegas this January. Shortly after, he got an email from Ticketmaster …

Honolulu firefighters and city start Fire Prevention Week with proclamation

With today being the start of the Annual Fire Prevention Week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi thanked the Honolulu Fire Department during a proclamation signing event. HONOLULU (Island News) — As the Annual Fire Prevention Week started today, the City and County …

Honolulu City Council will discuss lawsuit for Lindani Myeni case

HONOLULU (Island News) — The case filed by the widow of Lindani Myeni against the city will go before the full city council on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Last month, the Executive Matters and Legal Affairs Committee voted to advance the Corporation Counsel…

Aztecs triumph in nail-biter against Hawaii, 27-24

SAN DIEGO — In a Mountain West Conference opener that kept college football fans on the edge of their seats, San Diego State managed to clinch a narrow victory over Hawaii with a final score of 27-24. Marquez Cooper was the star of the night, leading the …

Margotto Hawaii’s Brand New Truffle Burger & Wine Bar

Davey D makes a trip down to Margotto Hawaii to try their newest truffle burger. Owner, Robert Hori, and Chef Shiori share what makes this new dish special and exciting news that you can even order it on UberEats! In addition to the new burger, Robert …

Hawaii Loa Ridge murder suspect seeks to withdraw guilty plea

HONOLULU (Island News) — A court hearing took place Monday where Hawaii Loa Ridge murder suspect Juan Baron filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea. Baron took the stand to explain why he wants to change his plea after pleading guilty in March. Baron…

Daniel Dae Kim To Exec Produce ‘Makawalu’, Hawaii’s Biggest Ever Indie Feature, Co-Directed By Eight Native Hawaiian …

EXCLUSIVE: Actor  and producer Daniel Dae Kim has come on board to executive produce Makawalu, a feature film initiated by Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF), entirely created and to be co-directed by eight Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) filmmakers …

Honolulu Fire Department honored at proclamation event for start of Fire Prevention Week

As Warriors return from Hawaii, Andrew Wiggins returns to practice

Hawaii Loa Ridge murder suspect filed to withdraw guilty plea

Celebrating National Principals Month with Hawaii Principals

They lead our schools and work hard to inspire teachers, staff, and students. They want every student on their campus to thrive, even if that means working through challenges to make it happen. They are our school principals! And to celebrate, we welcome …

Native Hawaiian moth research wins ‘best student talk’ at competition

Reading time: 2 minutesAustin holding caterpillars of Spheterista reynoldsiana on a leaf of ʻohe makai, a rare native tree that this species of moth needs to survive.(Photo credit: Zach Pezzillo) For his work on Native Hawaiian moth conservation, a …

Aztecs score late touchdown, hold on for 27-24 win over Hawaii

San Diego State running back Marquez Cooper prides himself on his toughness. Maybe that’s why Cooper appeared embarrassed to be seen watching rather than participating in Tuesday’s practice while wearing a knee brace. Cooper held up one finger and said to …